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Left to right: The Singh family, Council Member Julie Menin, 32BJ President Manny Pastreich, PRA Research Director Ilaria Santangelo, Power to the Patients Co-Founder Kevin Morra, and supporters gathered at City Hall New York City patients empowered to compare prices, save on care, fight surprise bills PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) announced the New YorkContinue Reading

Photo Courtesy of NYCEDC The Ribbon Cutting Includes the Completion of a Perimeter Flood Wall and an Upgraded Storm Water Detention System to Ensure New Yorkers Can Continue to Receive Critical Care in the Event of Future Flooding Today, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), NYC Health + Hospitals, andContinue Reading

An artist’s rendering shows the building façade with new windows after restoration Project to increase accessibility of main entrance and lobby; renovate cellar spaces; rehabilitate building roof and exterior; add skylights The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYC Department of Design and ConstructionContinue Reading

Image by tammyatWTI from Pixabay Supervision, Swimming Instruction and Swimming at Places with Lifeguards Significantly Reduces Risk of Drowning NYSWIMS Expands Access to Pools to Improve Safety for Children Across New York State As summer begins and ahead of the July 4th holiday, the New York State Department of Health remindsContinue Reading

Photo: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Legislation S.7974A/A.8970A Renames “Christopher Street-Sheridan Square” Subway Stop to “Christopher Street-Stonewall National Monument Station”  Legislation S.7809/A.8475 Improves HIV-related Testing Requirements and Timely Diagnosis of HIV  Legislation S.8144C/A.8834B Prohibits Discrimination Against Individuals Prescribed PrEP for HIV Prevention  Legislation S.1001A/A.1619A Prohibits Insurers from Restricting orContinue Reading

The Board of Trustees of the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan announced the unanimous approval of infertility treatment benefits. Beginning January 1, 2025, Participants and their covered spouses will be eligible for medically necessary infertility treatment coverage through Carrot, a comprehensive network of infertility treatment benefit providers. Covered infertility treatment and prescriptionContinue Reading

Image by DrSJS from Pixabay Department Recommends Regular and Proactive Cancer and Diabetes Screenings, Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Men The New York State Department of Health recognizes Men’s Health Month during the month of June and urges men across New York to practice preventive health care, rather than waiting forContinue Reading