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Fishing tournaments and derbies can be great fun but be sure to follow the Department’s guidance for eating what you catch, which varies by waterway and fish species:
Bacteria in your well water can put your family at risk of health symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting. Private well owners are encouraged to regularly test for bacteria and other contaminants to ensure water is suitable for household use.
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@NYHealthCommish
: “Asthma is a common chronic condition that affects nearly 2 million New Yorkers and can be serious and even life-threatening. Although there’s currently no cure for asthma, it can be fully managed with guidelines-based care.”
Bonnie Allen will draw on her 30-years of experience working with victims of domestic violence and children in her presentation, which will also cover safety measures. For more information, send an email: DrugUserHealth
@health
.ny.gov
Before vaccination programs eliminated measles in 2000, 2.6 million people around the world died every year from this extremely contagious virus. Listen to Department epidemiology experts on your favorite podcast platform and our website:
Every mother deserves to feel joy & excitement as they bring life into the world.
Every baby deserves a healthy start in life.
New York is the first state in America to offer paid leave for prenatal health care – to improve maternal & infant health so all families can thrive.
Inhalers are the primary method of delivery for asthma medications, but they are only effective when used properly. Test and refresh your knowledge of asthma devices with these how-to videos:
Receive important
@NYStateofHealth
updates right on your phone! Signing up for texts is an easy way to ensure you don’t miss important info, including when to renew your
#NYSMedicaid
health insurance.
Our budget makes nation-leading investments in maternal and infant health — including making New York the first state in the nation to offer paid prenatal leave.
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Did you know catfish is among the fish you should not eat if you catch it in the Hudson River because of PCB contamination? Check our advisories for the river and its tributaries:
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@NYHealthCommish
viewed the Showcase Day presentations created by students from the School of Public Health
@UAlbanySPH
to highlight their work, including research and field work.
Build your confidence and skills to interact effectively and respectfully with people with disabilities. Enroll for free in our NEW Public Health Training - Disability Etiquette Course:
#DisabilityHealth
There’s some great fishing along the Erie Canal! Be sure to review our advisories for eating what you catch, which varies by waterbody, type of fish, and if you are under age 50 & can get pregnant or a child under age 15. Learn more:
Grad students, don’t miss the upcoming presentation from the New York State Public Health Corps on how to become a paid fellow in our community.
@HealthNYGov
➡️ Register for an upcoming presentation:
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Fish can be a great choice for a healthy diet. However, some fish contain chemicals at levels that may be harmful. Statewide advice for eating fish you catch is no longer 4 meals/month and now changes by fish. Catch the latest advice at .
“I used to think menthol cigarettes weren’t as bad as other cigarettes because they didn’t seem as harsh. Here’s a tip. Heart attacks caused by smoking menthols are just as harsh. Trust me. I had one at the age of 36.”
Beginning next Jan. 1 most adults enrolled in the Marketplace Individual Stand-Alone Dental Plan will no long have a waiting period for services. The change is the first of an initiatives to enhance dental benefits.
We’re making New York a national leader in protecting the rights of workers with disabilities.
Honored to host
@NatlGovsAssoc
in the house President Franklin Delano Roosevelt once lived in to discuss working together to build a more inclusive workforce & a more equitable future.
Prepare for your upcoming
#NYSMedicaid
renewal. Read our frequently asked questions (FAQs) to learn more now so you and your loved ones
#StayCovered
for the year ahead!