Today we're celebrating the two-year anniversary of #HealthyNYC and announcing that New Yorkers’ provisional 2024 life expectancy rose to 83.2 years, exceeding the 2030 goal we set when we launched the campaign. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/43CptpZ

#HealthyNYC served as our North Star to equitably raise New Yorkers’ life expectancy to its highest level of 83 years. Today, the city has reached its goal of raising the life expectancy of New Yorkers to its highest-ever level of 83.2 years. This is an enormous victory.

This is extremely reckless and misleading from the CDC.

The NYC Health Department remains committed to our mission of protecting the health and safety of all New Yorkers. We will continue to provide factual information to anyone who seeks health guidance. Read Dr. Michelle Morse's statement ⬇️

As a practicing physician, my patients look to me to provide them with accurate information that will help them live healthier lives. It is my duty, and the duty of all public health officials, to put people first. Read my statement⬇️

New fed policy will cost New York $109M and thousands of supportive housing units crainsnewyork.com/health-pulse/s…

Thousands of supportive housing units in the city are at risk of defunding due to a HUD policy shift that will move money from permanent housing to short-term services and transitional units with new requirements for residents. My latest Crain's New York crainsnewyork.com/health-pulse/s…

Two years ago, as Chair of New York City Council Health Committee, I helped launch HealthyNYC, a comprehensive campaign to improve public health outcomes throughout NYC, with the goal of increasing life expectancy to 83 by 2030. Today, I joined nychealthy and Acting Commr. michellemorse

Acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse joined "The Rush Hour" today to talk about new life expectancy data, and react to the CDC website reflecting skepticism about vaccines and their potential link to autism. Watch here: ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

Seriously...stop playing NYC Get your flu shot 👉 on.nyc.gov/getvaccinated New York Liberty Ellie The Elephant

I joined Spectrum News NY1 to discuss our #HealthyNYC milestone: New Yorkers' life expectancy is now at an all-time high of 83.2 years! Just 5 years after the pandemic's emergency phase, we've not only recovered but surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Watch⬇️ ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

“We owe it to New Yorkers to make sure that these numbers continue to trend upward, or at the very least that we don’t backslide in coming years because of the very concerning public health decisions that are coming from the federal government.” -Dr. Michelle Morse

Flu emergency department visits are continuing to increase in NYC, according to our latest data. If you haven’t received your flu vaccine yet, now is the time to make an appointment! Find a location near you: on.nyc.gov/getvaccinated

I talked to Céline Gounder, MD, ScM, FIDSA 🇺🇦 about the new CDC “vaccines might not cause autism (but Secretary Kennedy wants you to think they do)” guidance. Vaccines don’t cause autism. This false claim will be used as a pretext to block access to as many vaccines as possible. kffhealthnews.org/news/article/c…

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On NY1, Dr. Michelle Morse responded to reckless claims from the CDC this week suggesting there may be a connection between vaccines and autism. New Yorkers should continue to turn to the people they can trust for answers to questions about vaccines: their doctors and nurses.

New Yorkers: Don't forget to sign up for health insurance during #OpenEnrollment! If you need help choosing a plan, talk to one of our enrollment counselors for free: on.nyc.gov/healthinsurance

3) Do Childhood Vaccines Cause Tornadoes? It hasn’t been ruled out. Benjamin Mazer well written. theatlantic.com/health/2025/11…

Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Accepting a suicide loss takes time and there is no right way to grieve. Everyone experiences grief differently. For free mental health support, 24/7, call or text 988, or visit nyc.gov/988