“In New York City, as in our nation, people are getting sicker and dying sooner than they should.” Ashwin Vasan, the New York City health commissioner, hopes to reverse these declines with a new program, HealthyNYC. harvardpublichealth.org/policy-practic…

Great news: President Biden has announced the new prices for the first 10 prescription drugs under Medicare's landmark negotiations. This is a major step forward in making essential medications more affordable for older Americans. on.nyc.gov/4fL2cXj

My feature on Eyewitness News offers the latest guidance on #mpox for New Yorkers. youtube.com/watch?v=XYOJbV… People at risk for mpox should get two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine for maximum protection. A third dose is not recommended at this time: on.nyc.gov/mpoxvaccine

My statement on mpox featured in Gothamist: We have learned many lessons from the 2022 outbreak, and we are prepared. gothamist.com/news/what-new-… For guidance on mpox and resources in NYC, visit nyc.gov/mpox.

If you are currently at higher risk for mpox, getting vaccinated now is key. Two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine provides the best protection: on.nyc.gov/mpoxvaccine

Today, we approved and granted emergency use authorization for updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 formula) to include a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2. fda.gov/news-events/pr… The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have

New COVID-19 vaccines will be available for New Yorkers soon, likely beginning in early to mid-September. The NYC Vaccine Finder will be updated with locations where you can get the new vaccine when it is available. Learn more: nyc.gov/covidvaccine

The staff of nychealthy perform their roles heroically every day but rarely in the proverbial — much less literal — spotlight. This musical is not only a uniquely powerful story about compassion and hope, but also a timely call to action.

If we care about public health, then we have to take care of our nurses. And that means pay parity! I stand with the NYSNA fighting to protect the safety and wellbeing of our nurses and their patients. #SafeStaffingSavesLives #PayParityNow

NYC Teenspace offers free online mental health support for students from ages 13-17! 🫶 Through @nychealthy, powered by talkspace, NYC students can access a Talkspace therapist at no cost. To learn more, visit: nyc.gov/teenspace #BacktoSchool #Countdown

Happy #LaborDay, NYC! Today we're celebrating our city's public health workforce, and sending a huge thank you to our staff who work tirelessly to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers—we can't thank you enough!

Are you between the ages of 16 and 24 and passionate about youth mental health in NYC? Apply to join our Youth Committee on Mental Health! You'll play a crucial role in informing government decisions on youth mental health and earn a stipend. More info: on.nyc.gov/3MybOah

When we launched NYC Teenspace, we set a goal to make it easier for our youth to get mental health care. Hear from one teen about what makes this service so valuable:

I joined PIX11 News to discuss the importance of annual pediatric health visits to ensure children's immunizations are up to date. I also discussed nychealthy's efforts against West Nile virus and the critical importance of the COVID vaccine. pix11.com/news/morning/h…

Thanks to Sandro Galea, dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, for joining our Commissioner's Grand Rounds! We had an insightful discussion on the importance of trust and communication in conveying relevant public health risks to the community.

To tackle our maternal mortality crisis, both locally and nationally, we must identify the people at the highest risk of death and provide unwavering support throughout their pregnancies. #HealthyNYC is our plan to reduce Black maternal deaths 10% by 2030. apnews.com/article/matern…