Today we released a special report on social media and mental health. The report includes data that explores the many factors around social media use and its impact on users’ mental health.
Read the report:
This Thursday we're going to be celebrating our
@WNBA
champs, the
@nyliberty
!
I want ALL New Yorkers to join us for our special parade honoring the team here in downtown Manhattan.
Everyone 6 months and older should get a COVID-19 vaccine this season. The vaccine is especially lifesaving for people who:
✅ Are 65+
✅ Are pregnant
✅ Have an underlying health condition that puts them at higher risk for severe outcomes
Learn more:
While there are certain risk factors for breast cancer that you cannot change, such as your family health history, here are some steps you can take to reduce your risk.
If you are 40 or older, ask your health care provider about screening:
Most children with lead poisoning do not look or feel sick. The only way to know if your child has been exposed is to get a blood lead test.
This
#NationalLeadPoisoningPreventionWeek
, take a minute to learn more about lead poisoning and how to prevent it:
Want to learn about safe and effective methods for preventing rats? Join us on Tuesday, October 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for our free Rat Academy training!
Register:
We're working to understand the needs of New Yorkers who are connected to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).
If you or a loved one have been impacted by ADRD, take this survey:
This fall, NYC will vote for the president, Congress, state representatives, judges and ballot proposals.
Meet the candidates and get ready to vote today at
Thank you
@Lynn4NYC
for presenting me with a proclamation on behalf of
@nyccouncil
! I'm truly grateful for our time spent working together to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers.
Today I gave
@Lynn4NYC
the 2024-2025
#COVID19
vaccine. Anyone can get sick from COVID-19 but older New Yorkers are at greater risk for severe illness. If you're 65 or older, the updated vaccine can be lifesaving. Get vaccinated:
As Dr. Ashwin Vasan ends his tenure as
@NYCHealthCommr
, check out some favorite moments from the past two and half years.
From all of us here at
@nychealthy
, thank you Dr. Vasan for your leadership and dedication to improving the health of New Yorkers!
It's OK to not be OK. If you’re feeling sad, anxious, worried or overwhelmed, or would just like some support, 988 counselors are here for you, 24/7:
💜 Call 988
💜 Text 988
💜 Chat online:
You should get vaccinated against mpox if you may have been exposed or could be at risk of exposure in the future. It's important to get two doses for maximum protection, regardless of the amount of time that has passed since your first dose.
More info:
Powered by cannabis tax revenue, these grants will address mental health, workforce development, and housing needs, ensuring
#NYcannabis
continues to create equitable opportunities and support communities.
➡️ Learn more and apply now:
📣 The initial round of Community Reinvestment Program Grant applications is now open!
With $5 million in available funding, this program offers nonprofits the chance to support young people (ages 0-24) in underserved communities across New York State.
Overdose deaths decreased slightly in 2023 after four consecutive years of increases, our latest report found. There were 616 overdose deaths in the first quarter of 2024, the lowest quarter on record since 2020.
Learn more:
Did you know that smoking is a cause in more than 80% of lung cancer deaths? If you smoke, quitting is an important way to reduce your risk of lung cancer.
Visit to talk to a quit coach and apply for a free starter kit of nicotine medications.
The NYC Poison Center is available 24/7 and has translation services in more than 150 languages. All calls are free and confidential.
Save this number for when you have questions about potential poisons: 212-POISONS (212-764-7667):