Health News
September 4, 2008
Cancer Remains Number 2 Cause of Death for New Yorkers
Despite advances in prevention and treatment, cancer continues to be the second leading cause of death in New York State, exceeded only by heart disease.
Governor Paterson Sends Disaster Specialists to Assist with Hurricane Gustav Clean-Up Efforts
Governor David A. Paterson this week deployed an interagency team of New York State disaster management specialists to assist Hurricane Gustav-battered parishes in Louisiana. The 24-person team begins a two-week tour of duty today and will be staged in Hammond, Louisiana, to assist one of four battered parishes - New Orleans, Palquemines, St. Bernard, or Jefferson - in recovery efforts. Team members are specialists in managing the various aspects of response and recovery including command, operations, planning and logistics.
Most Retailers Complying with Law Prohibiting Sale of Tobacco to Minors
Nearly 93 percent of retailers who sell tobacco are complying with the law that forbids the sale of tobacco products to youth under the age of 18, according to a new State Health Department report.
September 3, 2008
New Childhood Obesity Reporting Requirement Launches with Start of School Year
To help guide childhood obesity prevention efforts in New York State, beginning this month selected public schools will begin reporting aggregate body mass index (BMI) data to the New York State Health Department.
Governor Paterson Joins Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to Announce the Future Site of New York Downtown Hospital's Wellness and Prevention Center
Governor David A. Paterson today joined New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, New York City Deputy Mayor Robert Lieber, community leaders and hospital officials to announce the future site of the Wellness and Prevention Center at New York Downtown Hospital as well as the future purchase of the first public MRI machine in Lower Manhattan.
September 2, 2008
People First Forums Yield Actions from Four State Agencies, Progress Made on Access to Care and Quality of Services
Four state agencies serving New Yorkers' health, mental health, disabilities and addiction treatment services today announced the implementation of nearly 50 actions in response to the five People First Forums that focused on improving care across multiple systems.
August 29, 2008
Governor Paterson Urges Families to Apply for Newly Expanded Child Health Plus Program
Governor David A. Paterson today reminded New York families that effective Monday, September 1, 2008, all of New York's uninsured children will be eligible for moderate or no-cost health care coverage, thanks to a recent expansion of Child Health Plus – New York State's health insurance program for children.