Nonprofits
NYN Media
SUNY Downstate is still in debt after serving as a ‘COVID-only’ hospital during the pandemic
President Wayne Riley said the state needs to recognize the institution’s contributions to Brooklyn and beyond.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Female-majority council passes bill to expand doula access
The legislation was passed along with several other maternal health-related bills on Thursday.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York City’s IT czar answers to monkeypox website failures
“We have learned from our mistakes and we are committed to doing better going forward,” a health department official said.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
NYC nonprofits respond to monkeypox outbreak
As members of the LGBTQ+ community seek coveted monkeypox vaccination appointments, the uptake in demand is also revealing the wider disparities in vaccination access.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mondaire Jones critiques Dan Goldman’s moderate stance on health care reform
A recent debate highlighted more differences in the 10th Congressional District race.
New York State
Policy
New York City declares state of emergency over monkeypox – what it means
The declaration is largely intended to send a message to the federal government to release additional vaccines more quickly, officials said.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
SOMOS Community Care moves forward after helping NYC’s most vulnerable residents during COVID-19
The nonprofit bills itself as the largest, physician-led network in the five boroughs.
Health Care
Policy
New York City has struggled to get COVID-19 antiviral treatments to residents quickly
The treatments need to be taken soon after a positive test in order to be effective.
Health Care
Policy
How much would it cost for New York to insure low-income undocumented people? Depends who you ask.
The governor and lawmakers have vastly different thoughts on the price tag to expand public health care to undocumented immigrants, hindering an initiative to do so in the state budget.
Health Care
Policy
How does at-home testing impact COVID-19 data in New York?
While at-home tests can detect variants of the coronavirus, health officials are not officially tracking their results.
Health Care
Policy
In a letter to state leaders, unions back immigrant health care expansion
Several politically powerful unions announced support of “Coverage for All” legislation to insure low-income New Yorkers without visas, green cards or citizenship.
Health Care
Policy
Will this be the year New York extends public insurance to undocumented people?
Amid an energetic campaign to get it passed, the “Coverage for All” bill has advanced further than ever in the state Legislature.
Health Care
Policy
Is New York City ready to relax COVID-19 safety measures?
As New York City eases some of its COVID-19 protection measures, health experts and lawmakers look to prepare for future waves.
Health Care
Politics
As NYS removes COVID rules, health experts urge caution over new BA.2 variant
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday said the state’s hospitalization rate has dropped enough to resume elective procedures at all facilities.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Legislation provides incentives to address nursing shortage in NYS
The “Respect Nurses” Act offers loan forgiveness, among other benefits, to encourage New Yorkers to pursue nursing careers.
Health Care
Policy
Why isn’t New York enforcing its nurse staffing law?
The state health department has delayed putting staff ratios in place, even as nurses continue to be overwhelmed by patient loads.
Health Care
Policy
Bassett defends Hochul administration policies on masks
New York legislators questioned state Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett at a Tuesday budget hearing.
Health Care
Policy