Last week, the FDA issued a new draft voluntary sodium reduction guidance and announced that 40% of food categories met or almost met the sodium reduction targets they set in 2021. The FDA's approach was informed by the success of the NYC Health Department’s National Salt Reduction Initiative (NSRI), now National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative (NSSRI), launched in 2009. This initiative led a national partnership, released sodium reduction targets for packaged and restaurant foods, and monitored progress over time. Read more below:
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Hospitals and Health Care
Queens, New York 62,515 followers
Promoting and protecting the health of all New Yorkers.
About us
Welcome to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. With an annual budget of $1.6 billion and more than 6,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, we're one of the largest public health agencies in the world. We're also one of the nation's oldest public health agencies, with more than 200 years of leadership in the field. Every day, we protect and promote the health of 8 million diverse New Yorkers. Our work is broad-ranging. You see us in the inspection grades of dining establishments, the licenses dogs wear, the low- to no-cost health clinics in your neighborhood, and the birth certificates for our littlest New Yorkers. We're also behind the scenes with our disease detectives, investigating suspicious clusters of illness. Our epidemiologists study the patterns, causes and effects of health and disease conditions in New York City neighborhoods. These studies shape policy decisions and the City's health agenda. The challenges we face are many. They range from obesity, diabetes and heart disease to HIV/AIDS, tobacco addiction, substance abuse and the threat of bioterrorism. We’re also working to address enduring gaps in health between white New Yorkers and communities of color. Structural racism is at the root of these health inequities, which is why the Department has made racial justice a priority. The New York City Health Department is tackling these issues with innovative policies and programs, and getting exceptional results.
- Website
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http://nyc.gov/health
External link for NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Queens, New York
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1866
Locations
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Primary
42-09 28th Street
Queens, New York 10013, US
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42-09 28th St
New York, NY 11101, US
Employees at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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James Wolin, MBA
Director, Health Care, Program, Planning and Analysis at New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Marcelo Maia
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Zack Gisterak
Project Manager at New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Jessica R. Cole
Senior Strategist, with a background in disaster planning and response, and workforce development.
Updates
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Calling all nurses! We need you! We are hiring nurse practitioners for our Sexual Health Clinics. Nurse practitioners will conduct physical examinations, make presumptive diagnoses of STIs and provide treatment for patients with STIs and HIV. To apply: https://on.nyc.gov/4bivgCE
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Are you an administrative master who loves to organize? Then you need to join our team as our next project coordinator! In this role, candidates will lead racial equity and social justice work, develop and plan annual equity goals for the Chief Operating Officer's office, and provide support for various internal work. Apply today: https://on.nyc.gov/46ShaGK
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West Nile virus disease has been reported in four people living in NYC and the virus has been detected in mosquito pools across all five boroughs. New Yorkers should take precautions to prevent mosquito bites. Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/3Xba0dM
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Are you interested in being a part of our mission to improve the sexual health of New Yorkers? Apply to join our team as a physician-in-charge. This role will obtain patients' medical and sexual history, conduct physical examinations and provide treatment for STIs and HIV. To apply: https://on.nyc.gov/3xkG849
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Statement from NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan on the World Health Organization declaring mpox a global health emergency ⬇️ Learn more: on.nyc.gov/46McF0u
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Stop scrolling through LinkedIn and start applying! We are looking for our next data entry coordinator and you could be the perfect fit! This role will perform data entry of disease reports and outbreak data, maintain filing systems for disease reports and handle incoming phone inquiries from medical practitioners and the general public. Apply here: https://on.nyc.gov/3SC2ntW
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We're hiring a laboratory coordinator! This role will lead the management and coordination of laboratory resources and services, lead the preparation of bureau preparedness documents and analyze data and draft corresponding reports. Apply: on.nyc.gov/3WR8AF3
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Calling all data experts! We're looking to hire a data analyst, and you could be the perfect fit for our team! This role will develop and refine data collection instruments, improve data processes, manage existing data dashboards and prepare routine reports and presentations on program performance. Apply today: https://on.nyc.gov/3yoeQux
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In a recent blog post for NACCHO, Assistant Commissioner of Environment Surveillance & Policy Carolyn (Cari) Olson discussed how climate change is creating ongoing, escalating stress that is accumulating in our physical infrastructure, in our social, economic and government systems, and within the communities and people those systems serve. Read more: https://bit.ly/3SFIdiK
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