Health Department
NYC Warns Of ‘Absolutely Terrifying’ Meningitis Outbreak, Urges Vaccination Among Gay Men
The outbreak of meningitis among gay men has sickened four people already this year, increasing the number of cases to 17 since 2012, according to city health officials.
Chelsea’s New Venus Diner Back Open After Health Department Shutdown
The New Venus Diner in Chelsea has reopened, after being shut down by the city late last week for mouse and fly infestation.
Manhattan Youth Soccer Club Bans High-Fives Due To Flu Epidemic
Forget about shaking hands with anyone these days – the flu emergency has some people taking drastic precautions.
Report: Gas Drilling Safe Under Proposed Rules
An unreleased state report found potential health impacts from fracking are addressed in the Department of Environmental Conservation’s regulatory plan, making a separate health impact study unnecessary.
Nothing Is Immune, Apparently: Bedbug Found In City Health Department
The agency said in a statement that there wasn’t any evidence of infestation, and standard procedures were followed. Those include steam cleaning and vacuuming, as well as alerting the staff.
NYC Restaurant Health Inspection Results Come To Smart Phones
If you are a skeptical diner or just want to be a smarter one, smart phones will soon be able check the cleanliness of a restaurant through an application that scans a code.
NYC’s ‘Baby Friendly Initiative’ Pushes More Moms To Breastfeed
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the city Department of Health hope to spread the initiative to as many as 24 other hospitals.
Suspected Botulism Cases May Have Come From Tofu Bought For ‘Stinky Tofu’ Dish
The city Health Department has confirmed one case and suspects a second case of botulism. The botulism is believed to have come from tofu bought at a store in Flushing.
Health Department Kicks Off Giveaway Campaign To Help New Yorkers Quit Smoking
The health department will be giving away nicotine patches and gum through March 16.
NYC’s ‘Condom Finder’ App Now Available For Windows & BlackBerry Phones
The app works by using GPS technology or manual address input to determine the five closest NYC Condom distribution venues.
NYC Health Department Defends Using Photoshopped Amputee In Anti-Obesity Ad
The issue came to light following a story in the New York Times that reported the man, whose face is obscured in the ad, is actually a model who posed for a stock photo.
Brooklynites Weigh In On Failed Health Inspection At Legendary Di Fara Pizza
The restaurant was hit with 67 code violations last week by the city because of food storage temperatures and signs of mice and flies.
Mayor Bloomberg Blasts Those Against NYC Horse Carriage Industry
They are lucky to have a job. Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday that carriage horses in the city are fortunate to be working — rather than dead.
Health Department Stats Show Drop In AIDS Cases In NYC
Health officials say the number of new AIDS cases in New York City declined by 25 percent in 2011, a possible outcome of improved medical care.
Health Officials Lift Pollution Advisory For Hudson River
Officials announced that all water recreational activities, including kayaking, swimming and water skiing, can resume on the Hudson River and surrounding waters.
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