Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Does contact tracing need more cultural awareness?
New York City’s contact tracing program’s lack of Yiddish-speakers is just a symptom of the program’s larger issues.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
New generation of politicians open up about mental health struggles
Corey Johnson cited depression in deciding not to run for mayor. His frankness reflects a shift.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Amid pandemic, mental health services needed more than ever
Continued investment and flexibility will be important despite city and state budgetary constraints.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Should police respond to mental health calls?
The death of Daniel Prude in Rochester has prompted calls to reimagine mental health crisis response.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Why children are in pediatric nursing homes, separated from family by COVID-19
Disability advocates point to a nursing shortage, among other causes.
New York State
Policy
Will essential workers have enough PPE for a second wave?
Mixed messages and flimsy regulations could leave nurses and others defenseless again.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Pandemic drives New York’s Medicaid enrollment up
Increased reliance on Medicaid could further increase the state’s spending, though federal aid has helped offset the burden.
New York City
Policy
NY quarantine doesn’t apply to VMA celebs
In the latest instance of COVID inequality, performers at MTV award show get special treatment.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Lawmakers express horror at planned EMS layoffs
Without more funding, the city says it will be forced to fire 400 first responders.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
State evaluates bill that would require hiring more nurses
A new Health Department report said it could be too costly to implement for some hospitals and nursing homes.
New York City
Personality
5 things to know about Dave Chokshi, NYC’s new health commissioner
He is taking over following Oxiris Barbot’s resignation.
New York City
Politics
Oxiris Barbot resigns as NYC health commissioner
She will be replaced by Dave Chokshi, who was a senior leader at New York City Health + Hospitals.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
COVID-19 testing delays require federal action
Experts say a national program to increase the supply of materials is needed.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Young people are becoming a bigger share of coronavirus infections
What the “revolving core” of COVID-19 says about infections in New York.
Opinion
Opinion
Cuomo's nursing home panel overlooks important fact
Testing residents and employees sooner could have slowed the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes.
New York City
Policy
NYC turns its attention to medical racism
After a Black woman died after giving birth, renewed interest in tackling longstanding racial disparities.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
What Cuomo’s nursing home report does not say
Nursing home deaths from COVID-19 are more complicated than the state Department of Health report explains.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
How the coronavirus harkens back to another modern epidemic
There are differences between how AIDS emerged compared with the coronavirus. But the faltering government response, disparate health outcomes for people of color and heightened stigma during the coronavirus pandemic harken back to the HIV/AIDS crisis.
New York State
Policy
What will New York’s pandemic response look like in the future?
Previous disasters have inspired policy and structural change.
Health Care (Archived)
Personality
ThriveNYC director reaches out to isolated New Yorkers
A Q&A with Susan Herman on the mental health impact of the coronavirus, her office’s transparency and telemedicine.
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