Hochul Extends Measles Emergency Through December 4
Governor Kathy Hochul's extended disaster declaration follows the death of an unvaccinated child in Lewis County, the state's first measles death in over 30 years.
New York Health News
Across New York, coverage here takes in medical research, wellness trends, public health warnings, disease, and health insurance changes. Reporting follows the institutions, policies, and personal decisions that shape state-level well-being.
Diseases
Quitline Offers Free Help During Lung Cancer Month
New York's free Quitline provides coaching and nicotine replacement medications to residents trying to stop smoking or vaping during Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Children’s Health
Live Poll
Do you believe consolidating local medical clinics into larger regional centers improves community healthcare access?
Kaleida Health Will Consolidate Pediatric Facilities
The health system plans to move psychiatric and ENT services to new locations in Buffalo.
Substance Abuse
Live Poll
Do you trust local government to spend the Meta settlement money well?
Meta Settlement Sends $819 Million to New York
New York is set to receive at least $819 million from Meta's $17 billion multistate settlement over addictive social media platforms.
Senior Health
Live Poll
Do you trust the health insurance information you receive when choosing Medicare coverage?
Medicare Enrollment Closes Dec. 7 for Plan Changes
Beneficiaries have until December 7 to review and change their Medicare coverage for next year as some insurers adjust benefits and costs.
Sexual Health
Live Poll
Should states repeal outdated business health codes when medical data shows HIV transmission risks have decreased?
Advocates Sought Repeal of 1985 State Sex Code
New Yorkers for a Modern Health Code petitioned the governor to strike down a state law that bans sexual activity in businesses.
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