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

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Photo by Steve Johnson on Pexels.com Department Staff to March in Capital Pride 2024 Parade and Table Events Across New York State Pride Celebrates the Voices and Contributions of LGBTQ+ Communities Department Reaffirms Commitment to Establishing Affirming, Inclusive Health Care for LGTBQ+ Communities The New York State Department of HealthContinue Reading

Protecting Eyes and Preparing for Weather and Traffic Key to Enjoying the Celestial Spectacle Watch State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald’s Eclipse Safety Tips Public Service Announcement here The highly anticipated total solar eclipse of 2024 will cross New York State’s afternoon sky on April 8th. Although it’s an exciting, once-in-a-lifetimeContinue Reading

LiveOnNY, the federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) for the NY Metro region, announced today a strategic collaboration with The Greater NYC Black Nurses Association (GNYCBNA). This beneficial connection will leverage and blend the expertise of these two industry leaders, creating professional education advantages while addressing the needs of underservedContinue Reading