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NYC Health + Hospitals Reports Colorectal Screening Gains as Mobile Care Reaches Neighborhoods
More than 117,000 eligible patients received colorectal screening in 2025, while Street Health Outreach + Wellness units offer no-cost care at recurring community locations.
Health · Priya Nair · October 15, 2026
Alexandria LaunchLabs Anchors the East Side’s Life-Science Startup Network
The 15,000-square-foot startup platform sits within a major laboratory campus between Bellevue Hospital and NYU Langone, connecting early-stage companies to shared facilities and the city’s broader life-sciences strategy.
Health · Priya Nair · October 12, 2026
New York Schools Expand Water Testing and Flushing to Reduce Lead Exposure
A $5 million initial city investment will increase monitoring at affected faucets and add protections in public schools, health and education officials say.
Health · Priya Nair · September 30, 2026
Beauty From the Inside Out: New York’s Wellness Industry Rethinks Anti-Aging
Beauty businesses are talking not only about appearance, but also about sleep, stress, scalp health, preventive care and the way people want to feel as they grow older.
Maimonides Deal Nears a Decisive Vote, With Brooklyn Patients Watching
A state committee has advanced the $2.2 billion plan to bring Maimonides Health into NYC Health + Hospitals, but questions about community voice remain before a Sept. 17 vote.
Health · Priya Nair · September 9, 2026
The Economics of Prevention: Why Global Health Is Looking Beyond Hospitals
A new international brief makes the financial case for investing in animal health, food systems and disease surveillance before outbreaks become crises.
Warm Nights Extend Heat Health Risks Across New York City
Clinicians say overnight conditions can matter as much as afternoon peaks, especially for older adults, outdoor workers and residents without reliable cooling.
Free Health Insurance Help Returns Before Fall Renewal Season
Enrollment counselors are adding appointments to help New Yorkers compare notices, update household information and avoid paying unofficial brokers for basic assistance.
Health · Jules Adeyemi · August 24, 2026
New York City Will Open Free Mental Health Clinics in All 59 Community Districts This Fall
The $520 million initiative, funded through a combination of city capital and federal ARPA dollars, aims to make same-week appointments available to every New Yorker regardless of insurance status.
Health · Dr. Lisa Park · August 16, 2026
Trump Administration Halts Federal COVID Vaccine Guidance for Children
Federal health officials have suspended updated COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for Americans under 17, raising alarm among pediatricians and public health researchers who warn the pause could undermine fall immunization campaigns.
Health · Sarah S.Y. · August 14, 2026
Medicaid’s New Reality: How Federal Rules and Funding Cuts Will Reshape New York Healthcare
As a $13 billion federal healthcare overhaul shifts from political rhetoric to strict administrative mandates, 1.5 million low-income New Yorkers face unprecedented bureaucratic hurdles to maintain their medical coverage.
Health · Aspen Yang · August 13, 2026
Can a New Rule Close a Food Loophole That Has Lasted 68 Years?
A new FDA rule would require food manufacturers to notify the government whenever they decide an ingredient is safe — closing a self-certification loophole that has stood since 1958, though critics say premarket approval authority still requires an act of Congress.
Health · Aspen Yang · August 11, 2026
New Extended-Hours Clinics Aim to Ease the Crush on City Emergency Rooms
A coordinated push to open late-night urgent care and connect residents to same-day appointments hopes to divert non-emergencies away from overcrowded ERs.
Health · Marcus Bell · August 4, 2026
New York City Launches the Nation's Largest Free Mental Health Network, With 30 Clinics Across All Five Boroughs
The ThriveNYC 2.0 initiative, backed by $1.2 billion over five years, will offer walk-in counseling, crisis stabilization, and psychiatric care at no cost to any city resident — addressing a gap that advocates say has been widening since the pandemic.
A Handful of City Employers Pilot Menopause Support, Nudging a Long-Ignored Health Topic Into the Open
New workplace programs offering flexible scheduling, clinical referrals, and education aim to keep experienced workers from quietly stepping back.
Health · Priya Nair · August 1, 2026
Longevity Clinics Boom in Manhattan as Doctors Urge Caution on Unproven Promises
Expensive memberships promising to slow aging have multiplied across the city, and mainstream physicians are warning that the science often lags far behind the marketing.
Health Officials Warn of Tick Surge in City Parks After Mild Winter
A booming tick population and rising Lyme disease cases have prompted new signage, trail treatments, and guidance for park-goers across the outer boroughs.
As the Heat Climbs, a City Hospital System Sends Care to the People Who Can't Come In
A public hospital network has launched a summer program of mobile cooling clinics and door-to-door outreach aimed at the elderly and chronically ill during heat waves.
Health · Priya Nair · July 25, 2026
Community Fridges Evolve Into Neighborhood Health Hubs Across the Boroughs
What began as pandemic-era food sharing has grown into a citywide network offering fresh produce, nutrition classes, and blood-pressure screenings.
Health · Anika Bose · July 22, 2026
The Science Behind "Zone 2": Why New York Runners Are Slowing Down to Get Faster
A metabolic-training approach once confined to elite athletes has swept the city's running clubs — and exercise physiologists say the hype has real evidence behind it.
Health · Aspen Young · July 19, 2026
Public Hospital System Launches $60 Million Nurse Recruitment Drive Amid Staffing Squeeze
Signing bonuses, loan forgiveness, and expanded child care are at the center of a push to fill more than 1,200 vacant nursing positions across city hospitals.
Health · Dana Okafor · July 16, 2026
Wildfire Smoke Drifts South Again, Triggering Air Quality Alert Across the Region
Hazy skies and an acrid smell returned to the city as smoke from distant fires pushed fine-particle levels into the unhealthy range for a second summer running.
Health · Marcus Bell · July 13, 2026
City Expands Free Teen Mental Health Clinics to Every Borough Ahead of School Year
A summer pilot placing therapists in 44 community sites aims to close a widening gap in adolescent care before the fall crunch.
Health · Mateo Ruiz · July 9, 2026
City Opens Record Number of Cooling Centers as July Heat Emergency Grips Five Boroughs
With the heat index climbing past 104 degrees for a third straight day, the Health Department activated more than 600 cooling sites and dispatched wellness teams to check on vulnerable residents.