RT @HealthNYGov: Insect repellent containing DEET is an effective protection against mosquito-borne disease. You can reduce the use of repe….

RT @HealthNYGov: Governor Hochul joined elected and community leaders to describe proposed federal health care cuts as devastating to New Y….

Community Health Centers were founded on principles of justice and equity. Let us not only celebrate the essential role these centers play in our communities but also speak out against efforts to dismantle them. My full statement:

RT @HealthNYGov: Bats can enter a structure through very small gaps in siding, the roof, chimneys & attic vents. While most bats are health….

RT @HealthNYGov: FACT: People with measles spread the virus by coughing or sneezing into the air. Measles is one of the MOST CONTAGIOUS DIS….

Your chances of being infected with a disease through a mosquito bite are very small, but diseases spread by them have increased in recent years. Learn how to reduce your risk of being bitten:

@SpectrumNews1Albany welcomed Off of Pub Hlth Med Dir Dr Elizabeth Whalen & I to the studio to discuss the robust new Prevention Agenda. Learn more about this 6-year blueprint that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all individuals in New York:

New York’s groundbreaking Master Plan for Aging will address a number of critical issues facing the State’s aging population and work to improve pathways to identify and support people at risk. Learn more about the MPA:

Pleased to join Off of Pub Health Med Dir Dr Elizabeth Whalen (far rt, pic #1), @RepPaulTonko and @PatriciaFahey46 for a discussion at @WhitneyYoungHC about how federal funding actions are threatening Community Health Centers across New York.

Outdoor air quality can change several times over the course of a single day, so be sure to check it in your area, especially for those who may be sensitive to air conditions:

RT @HealthNYGov: .@NYHealthCommish: “It’s so important that we break down barriers in our communities, health systems and workplaces so eve….

Maintaining opportunities for meaningful social and civic engagement across the lifespan is a key focus of New York’s robust Master Plan for Aging. Learn more about the 9 pillars included in the MPA:

RT @NYSDEC: DEC and @HealthNYGov have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for TOMORROW, August 6, for Fine Particles in the the Lower Hud….

RT @HealthNYGov: Planning a family trip? Before leaving home, contact your health care provider to be sure the whole family is protected fr….

RT @HealthNYGov: Simple steps can protect against diseases carried by mosquitoes: use insect repellent, eliminate outdoor standing water &….

RT @HealthNYGov: Air Quality Advisory for today- Tues. Aug. 5.

One of the 9 pillars of NY’s Master Plan for Aging addresses underserved communities, particularly Black and Brown communities and veterans who historically have had diminished access to needed series. Learn more about this pillar of the MPA:

I recently joined @NYSDEC to tour the Hall Creek Field Station, which tests fish for contamination, including PCBs, heavy metals, pesticides and other chemicals:.

Addressing the affordability of basic needs is one of the pillars of New York’s robust Master Plan for Aging. This pillar includes proposals to address affordability. Find additional information here:

RT @NYSLabor: The air quality will be dangerous in parts of New York State today! Protect your outdoor workers to ensure their safety in th….