Health Care

Dichter Pharmacy in Inwood
New York State
Independent pharmacies need COVID-19 testing support
Unlike CVS and Walgreens, the state’s smaller pharmacies may struggle to begin administering coronavirus tests.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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Some doctors have switched from giving their patients intravenous chemotherapy to oral chemotherapy medication so they can receive their treatment at home, but this doesn't work for all patients.
Health Care
Critical medical procedures delayed by COVID-19
Everything from cancer treatments to organ transplants have been put off due to the pandemic.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
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Dr. Oxiris Barbot, Commissioner of New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, alongside Mayor de Blasio.
Health Care
How will the city’s most vulnerable weather the crisis?
Economic and health disparities create new challenges for New Yorkers amid the pandemic.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
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Governor Cuomo and Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa.
Health Care
How to tackle COVID-19? Launch a task force
What you need to know about the federal, state and city groups responding to the pandemic.
By JANA CHOLAKOVSKA, AMINA FRASSL
Policy
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In New York City, the current starting salary for a trained EMS worker is about $33,320, whereas the starting salary for a NYPD officer is $42,500 and it’s $45,196 for a city firefighter.
Health Care
Why are NYC’s EMS workers paid less than other first responders?
EMS workers make less than cops and firefighters and COVID-19 has hit them hard. That’s why they want a raise.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
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The entrance the Lenox Hill Northwell urgent care facility in Greenwich Village on May 1.
Health Care
NY’s efforts to find COVID-19 treatments
From immunotherapies to vaccines, the state’s medical community is looking at all of its options to combat the infectious disease.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
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New York nursing homes have become COVID-19 hotbeds.
Health Care
How NY nursing homes became death traps
Limited staff, insufficient training and a lack of funding.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
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With direct help from the state and federal governments unlikely, health insurance companies are pushing for the federal government to subsidize private health insurance.
Health Care
So bad, New York’s health insurers are crying, ‘Uncle!’
An unpopular industry turns to Washington for help.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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COVID-19 is taking an emotional toll on New York City's residents.
New York City
New Yorkers are struggling with mental health issues
But the city and state have resources available for those in need.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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State Budget Director Robert Mujica 2020
New York State
Cuomo warns of $8.2 billion in cuts to localities
New York would slash health care and education – unless the federal government comes through.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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