Now, more than ever, we need a strong public health workforce. As #NationalPublicHealthWeek comes to a close, we're calling on New Yorkers to be part of our mission. See our job openings: on.nyc.gov/healthjobs
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Hospitals and Health Care
Queens, New York 70,023 followers
Promoting and protecting the health of all New Yorkers.
About us
Welcome to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. With an annual budget of $1.6 billion and more than 6,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, we're one of the largest public health agencies in the world. We're also one of the nation's oldest public health agencies, with more than 200 years of leadership in the field. Every day, we protect and promote the health of 8 million diverse New Yorkers. Our work is broad-ranging. You see us in the inspection grades of dining establishments, the licenses dogs wear, the low- to no-cost health clinics in your neighborhood, and the birth certificates for our littlest New Yorkers. We're also behind the scenes with our disease detectives, investigating suspicious clusters of illness. Our epidemiologists study the patterns, causes and effects of health and disease conditions in New York City neighborhoods. These studies shape policy decisions and the City's health agenda. The challenges we face are many. They range from obesity, diabetes and heart disease to HIV/AIDS, tobacco addiction, substance abuse and the threat of bioterrorism. We’re also working to address enduring gaps in health between white New Yorkers and communities of color. Structural racism is at the root of these health inequities, which is why the Department has made racial justice a priority. The New York City Health Department is tackling these issues with innovative policies and programs, and getting exceptional results.
- Website
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http://nyc.gov/health
External link for NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Queens, New York
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1866
Locations
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Primary
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42-09 28th Street
Queens, New York 10013, US
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Get directions
42-09 28th St
New York, NY 11101, US
Employees at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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James Wolin, MBA
Director, Health Care, Program, Planning and Analysis at New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Marcelo Maia
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Zack Gisterak
Project Manager at New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Jessica R. Cole
Senior Strategist, with a background in disaster planning and response, and workforce development.
Updates
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In honor of #NationalPublicHealthWeek and our 220th birthday, we asked our staff to share why they work at the NYC Health Department. Here's what they said.
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Are you a student of public health and looking to gain valuable experience with one of the oldest public health agencies in the country? Apply today to be our health payment and financing intern! This role will analyze various healthcare finance topics, such as Medicaid/Medicare payment, perform background research in support of payment goals and prepare project summaries and reports. To apply: https://on.nyc.gov/43a9hwP
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Today, Acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse welcomed epidemiologist, data scientist and social entrepreneur Katelyn Jetelina for our Commissioner's Grand Rounds. They had an insightful conversation about how we can combat mis/dis-information in public health by building trust, simplifying complex health information, and making public health work more visible.
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We're looking for an attorney to join our team and you could be the perfect fit! This role will collaborate with other attorneys to oversee the daily operations of the legal partnership centers, recruit volunteers to participate in medical legal partnership programs and create relationships with local community-based organizations, local officials and legal services organizations. Apply today: https://on.nyc.gov/4iHmv9g
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🚨 We're seeking feedback from people who use COVID-19, RSV, or flu data! 🚨 The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is developing a digital tool to improve access to respiratory virus data. To make sure it’s useful and accessible, we’re talking with: ✅ Clinicians ✅ Community advocates ✅ Healthcare administrators ✅ Journalists ✅ Researchers If you use respiratory virus data or want to in the future, please complete this form and share your insights: bit.ly/3QYdPyT
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New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration, after the Department of Health and Human Services “abruptly and unlawfully slashing billions of dollars in vital state health funding.” Now, a federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order that has paused the federal administration from stripping New York City of more than $100 million in infectious disease prevention funds. If these funds are not fully restored, the cuts will have far-reaching and devastating consequences for the city both immediately and long term. This funding supported the long-overdue modernization of the city’s infectious disease work to prevent and quickly respond to future public health emergencies. As a result, New York City “will be less able to detect dangerous pathogens at early stages, making residents more vulnerable to disease outbreaks," Acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse said. Read more below: https://bit.ly/41Yp0xR
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Are you an experienced attorney who is passionate about public health? Apply to join our team! This role will interact regularly with internal stakeholders and external entities to ensure all contracting processes are followed, facilitate the resolution of business and legal issues and assess, develop and negotiate contract terms. To apply: https://on.nyc.gov/4c0i2fg
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Take the Pressure Off, NYC! recently hosted their citywide summit on hypertension, called Addressing Disparities in High Blood Pressure through Place-Based Initiatives. This year's summit was hosted at NYU Langone with leaders representing tech, health care, managed care, community, academic, local government, and faith-based organizations across NYC.
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Today, the NYC Health Department's Assistant Director of Clinical and Community Partnerships Alison Whitney is participating in a live webinar regarding doula-friendliness and doula integration in maternity hospitals. Join her and Health Leads in this webinar on as they spotlight innovative solutions from New York, Massachusetts, and Louisiana on integrating doulas into the healthcare system! ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3XYlEZe
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