New York City is allocating funds from opioid settlements to community organizations aiding drug users with services like harm reduction and addiction treatment.

New York lawmakers passed a bill to protect digital health data, requiring consent before data collection and sale, with serious fines for violations.

Lily Woo, a 73-year-old 9/11 hero and former NYC school principal, received a lifesaving kidney from a stranger, Samantha Marks, after a public search.

Deborah Finck, a mother from Staten Island with 3 sets of twins and social media fame, died at age 57 from cancer.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and health commissioner Dr. Morse have pledged continued support for abortion access, highlighting the Abortion Access Hub's role in aiding thousands, many from restrictive states.

Nearly one in four New York nursing homes have safety and quality issues, with similar concerns in 25% of US homes. Data suggests for-profit homes are often lower-rated; state hospitals also rank poorly nationally.

Governor Hochul announced a $180 million investment for a cancer care center in Jamaica, Queens, in collaboration with MSKCC, to improve local healthcare access.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $188 million investment into seven healthcare partnerships in New York, aimed at enhancing care quality and stabilizing safety-net hospitals.

MDC Brooklyn is scrutinized for deplorable conditions, operating with only two doctors for over 1,100 inmates, leading to medical neglect and raising concerns about inmate care.

NY Attorney General and DOH sued Herkimer County vape shop, G Smoke 360 Corp., for illegal sales of flavored e-cigarettes to minors and license violations.

Gov. Hochul outlined healthcare priorities in New York, focusing on mental health, abortion access, and medication costs, including plans for involuntary hospitalization and support for abortion providers.

Bellevue Hospital in NYC received a $2 million federal grant to prepare for the bird flu, focusing on staff education and diagnostic improvement to combat the virus's potential spread.

New York sees a 4% drop in RN graduations post-pandemic, with a faculty shortage and insufficient resources for students despite increased program applications.