The nonprofit Public Health Solutions is closing two of its Brooklyn SRH Centers due to financial difficulties, affecting services and the local community.

NY Governor Hochul allocates an additional $2M for the CARES UP initiative, aimed at boosting mental health and suicide prevention support for veterans and first responders.

NYC faces a surge in norovirus cases with 1,300 reported last December, hitting a high since 2012. Nationwide outbreaks are also up, with health experts emphasizing hand-washing and surface cleaning to combat the highly contagious virus.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a new initiative partnering with ILCs to improve New York's CDPAP, facilitating registration with PPL to maintain quality home care services.

New York AI startups Ataraxis and NYU Langone's AI tool advance cancer detection with recent funding and development in breast and lung cancer diagnostics, respectively.

The U.S. Surgeon General advocates for cancer warning labels on alcohol due to its link to several cancers, highlighting a lack of public awareness and a need for revised federal guidelines.

New York faces a lawsuit over a controversial $9 billion Medicaid home care overhaul, with claims of a "sham bidding process" for a Georgia-based firm's contract.

Northwell Health is expanding its cancer treatment capabilities with a $19 million investment in a new bone marrow transplant unit and hiring Dr. David Chung to advance research and treatment personalization, focusing on multiple myeloma.

New York is preparing for new lead paint regulations, with a state registry of older rental buildings and tighter E.P.A. rules for lead dust in homes and child-care facilities.

New York City confronts a winter surge in respiratory illnesses, with a 70% increase in flu cases and ongoing COVID-19 presence, while RSV shows a slight decrease.

New York introduces 20 hours of paid prenatal leave for private-sector workers starting January 1, aiming to improve access to prenatal care without income loss.

New York hospitals are preparing for financial strain in 2025 due to expected federal funding cuts, impacting Medicare, Medicaid, and other crucial programs.

New York faces a surge in respiratory illnesses including RSV, flu, and COVID, prompting mask mandates for healthcare workers and recommendations for public precautions.