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fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NYC opioid deaths hit five-year low, latest data shows | amNewYork

Opioid overdose deaths in NYC fell to 498 in Q3 2024, the lowest total in five years.
fromsilive
1 month ago

Family rejoices as NYC Mayor Adams decides to let Staten Island pet pig stay

Mayor Adams allows family pet pig to stay due to health concerns, amid public support and petition effort.
NYC food
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 month ago

NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed June 6 - June 13

New York City's Health Department conducts rigorous unannounced inspections of restaurants to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

DHSC's 122m claim against Michelle Mone-linked company reaches high court

The government is suing PPE Medpro for returning £122m due to failed PPE contracts after recommendations from Michelle Mone.
fromWest Side Rag
1 month ago

Jacob's Pickles, Popular Upper West Side Restaurant, Closed by Health Department

Due to an issue uncovered by the Department of Health - referencing damaged areas of facilities - it's the necessary decision to temporarily close our doors for what we expect will be two days.
NYC food
NYC food
fromEater NY
1 month ago

The Health Department Will Finally Let Restaurants Know When They Will Do Inspections

New York restaurant inspections can significantly impact financial success, but recent changes allow more notification for establishments regarding inspection schedules.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Health department shuts new Cedric the Entertainer barbecue joint. Will it reopen this weekend?

AC Barbeque's operations halted due to incomplete health department permitting.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

RFK Jr. got rid of an 'alphabet soup' of health agencies. Now, Congress gets a say

Kennedy has drastically reduced HHS staff and funding, leading to mixed reactions from former leaders.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

RFK Jr.'s Ex-Running Mate Claims Someone is Controlling' Him

Nicole Shanahan alleges that RFK Jr.'s decisions at HHS are being controlled by someone other than President Trump.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

States Sue Over Trump Administration Cutbacks at H.H.S.

The suit argues the cutbacks already enacted have jeopardized a range of congressionally mandated programs, including mental health services, Head Start, and Medicaid.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Cupertino Whole Food temporarily closes following rodent, cockroach infestation

Whole Foods Market in Cupertino was closed by health authorities due to a vermin infestation.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Flat-Out Lie': RFK Jr. Ripped Over Disrespectful' Remarks About Kids With Autism

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims he can eliminate autism within months, triggering outrage and controversy over his remarks about children with the disorder.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Meals on Wheels, Child Welfare: Key HHS Staff in SF 'Woke Up and Our Jobs Were Gone' | KQED

The U.S. HHS is eliminating 10,000 jobs and closing offices to save $1.8 billion, impacting vital services and oversight.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Long Island 'homemaker' forged vaccine proof for middle schoolers, pretended to be medical professional: officials

A Long Island woman forged vaccination records for middle school students, leading to 17 felony charges.
Forging vaccination documents increases the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases spreading.
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Hochul admin offers 'grace period' for NY home care switch - but still denies any issues in chaotic rollout

The Hochul administration introduced a grace period for consumers amidst issues in the home care system overhaul.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | NYC health officials missed early COVID spread by following CDC bureaucrats: 'Possibility we could have saved lives'

The city's Health Department's adherence to CDC guidelines delayed COVID-19 testing, exacerbating the outbreak.
Inflexible federal testing criteria led to missed opportunities for early COVID-19 detection.
frommlive
4 months ago

Following rat infestation, famous Michigan Coney Island allowed to reopen

Lafayette Coney Island reopens after passing health inspection following a rat infestation.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Comparable to History's Most Deadly Plagues': RFK Jr. Announces Health Mission to End Anti-Semitism?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a mission to combat anti-Semitism on college campuses, likening it to a societal plague.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Citing Biological Truth,' Kennedy Issues Guidance Recognizing Only Two Sexes

The Health Department's new guidance emphasizes traditional sex definitions to exclude transgender women from female sports.
This initiative seeks to reinforce binary gender recognition in alignment with executive mandates.
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