Local network seeks investigation into Independent Health and MVP partnership

A Buffalo health care group urges a delay in the affiliation of Independent Health with MVP Health, citing potential reduced ...

NY state had far more COVID deaths last year than flu deaths, health department says

In 2024, New York lost far more people to COVID than the flu.
WBNG

Local health departments urge residents to get flu vaccine amidst hospitalization increases

In its most recent respiratory surveillance report, the New York State Department of Health reported that influenza ...
Troy Record

NYS Department of Health celebrates National Public Health Week

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Health is celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week from April 7-13, in support and recognition of the tremendous contributions of ...
Troy Record

NYS Department of Health promotes ‘Tips From Former Smokers’ campaign

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health is promoting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers (Tips) campaign to highlight the devastating health ...
News10NBC

Flu cases rise in region; Unvaccinated health care workers required to wear masks around patients

Flu cases are spiking around the Rochester region and the state. Because cases are rising, the New York State Department of ...
cnycentral

NYS Health Dept. makes 'limited progress' on nursing home crisis, comptroller reports

The New York State comptroller says the New York State Department of Health is making "limited progress" in fixing failures that came to light after the COVID-19 pandemic ripped through nursing homes ...