Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan

New York City Health Department: Overdose “Crisis Is Killing A New Yorker Every Three Hours”

Photos: YouTube Screenshots The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released a Commissioner’s Advisory for residents, providers and people who use drugs, urging action amidst a ...

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), flu and COVID-19 activity are increasing in New York City.

COVID-19, Flu Activity, On Rise In New York City

Photo: YouTube November 21, 2022 — Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), flu and COVID-19 activity are increasing in New York City. Young children, older adults ...

“Smoking kills and its inequitable impact is not accidental, it is by design,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan.

Health: “Smoking Kills And Its Inequitable Impact Is Not Accidental”

Photos: YouTube The New York City Health Department Monday released a new report emphasizing the need to address the root causes of smoking inequities, ...