2009 Press Releases
November 20, 2009
- Governor Paterson Announces Nearly 3 Million Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Have Been Distributed Statewide to Date
- $1.15 Million Awarded to Help Nursing Home Residents Learn, Decide about Community-Based Care
November 13, 2009
November 12, 2009
- Governor Signs Executive Order No. 30 Establishing the New York 2010 Census Complete Count Committee
November 7, 2009
November 6, 2009
November 5, 2009
November 3, 2009
October 29, 2009
October 22, 2009
- Governor David A. Paterson Announces Suspension of Flu Shot Mandate for Health Care Employees Due to Shortage of Vaccine
- New York's Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver Housing Subsidy Program Receives National Award
October 19, 2009
October 16, 2009
October 14, 2009
October 13, 2009
October 9, 2009
- New York Health Plans Continue to Lead the Nation in Performance and Consumer Satisfaction
- National, State Reports: HIV/AIDS Continues to Take Tremendous Toll on New Yorkers
October 8, 2009
- October Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Governor Paterson Holds Roundtable Meetings to Discuss Progress in Stem Cell Research
October 6, 2009
October 1, 2009
- Long Island College Hospital Awarded $22 Million to Ease Debt, Allow Merger Talks to Progress
- Governor Paterson Announces $43 Million in Stimulus Funds for Clean Water Projects
- Governor Paterson Announces $9.8 Million in Stimulus Funds for Clean Water Projects in Western New York
- Governor Paterson Announces $2.5 Million in Stimulus Funds for Clean Water Projects in the Southern Tier
- Governor Paterson Announces $6.3 Million in Stimulus Funds for Clean Water Projects in Central New York
- Governor Paterson Announces $5 Million in Stimulus Funds for Clean Water Projects in The Capital Region
- Governor Paterson Announces $6.4 Million in Stimulus Funds for Clean Water Projects in The Mohawk Valley
- Governor Paterson, Senator Schumer And Congressman Arcuri Announce More Than $1 Million for Oneida County Clean Water Projects
- Governor Paterson Announces More Than $7 Million in Stimulus Funds for Clean Water Projects in The Hudson Valley
- Governor Paterson Announces $3.5 Million in Stimulus Funds for Clean Water Projects in The North Country
September 29, 2009
September 28, 2009
September 25, 2009
September 24, 2009
September 23, 2009
September 18, 2009
September 17, 2009
September 10, 2009
September 9, 2009
September 8, 2009
September 4, 2009
- Governor Paterson Announces More Than $8 Million for Oswego County Health Care Services
- Media Advisory: State Health Commissioner to Hold Lake Placid H1N1 Preparedness Town Hall Meeting to Inform Public on Plans to Combat Expected Return of H1N1
September 2, 2009
- Media Advisory: State Health Commissioner to Hold Long Island H1N1 Preparedness Town Hall Meeting to Inform Public on Plans to Combat Expected Return of H1N1
- State Health Commissioner Holds Meetings in Buffalo, Rochester to Inform Public on Preparations for Response to Novel H1N1 Flu
September 1, 2009
- City of Schenectady Wins State Drinking Water Taste Contest
- Governor Paterson, State Senate and Assembly Announce $300,000 in Grants to Four School-Based Clinics in Brooklyn
- State Health Commissioner Holds Syracuse Meeting to Inform Public on Preparations for Response to Novel H1N1 Flu
- Competition for Best Tasting New York Water to Commence at New York State Fair
August 31, 2009
- Media Advisory: Five More Regional H1N1 Preparedness Town Hall Meetings Scheduled to Inform Public on Plans to Combat Expected Return of H1N1 Flu
- Governor Paterson Kicks Off H1N1 Preparedness Town Hall Tour
- Governor Paterson Announces $87 Million in Federal Funds for Drinking Water Projects Across the State
August 27, 2009
August 25, 2009
August 21, 2009
- New York State to Provide Additional $30 Million to Improve Health Care Services in Queens
- Media Advisory: Metropolitan Region Drinking Water Taste Contest to be Held at Natural History Museum
August 14, 2009
August 11, 2009
August 07, 2009
- Governor Paterson Announces Additional Support to Counties to Combat Novel H1N1 Influenza
- Governor Paterson Signs Executive Order to Eliminate Unnecessary Regulatory Requirements on Businesses and Local Governments
August 06, 2009
- State Health Department Launches Media Campaign To Increase Public Awareness About Hepatitis
- Four Earn Honors For Breast Cancer Research And Education
- State Health Department Issues Call To Action To Promote Breastfeeding In New York
July 30, 2009
- Statement from New York State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D.
- Governor Paterson Announces Request for Proposals for the Healthy Food/Healthy Communities Initiative
July 29, 2009
July 24, 2009
July 22, 2009
July 21, 2009
July 17, 2009
- July is Latino HIV Testing Month
- State Health Commissioner Announces $600,000 Federal Grant to Support Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative
- State Health Department Provides 23,000 Health Care Providers with New Asthma Toolkit
- Report Compares Four Comprehensive Reform Proposals and Their Impact on Health Insurance Coverage in New York
July 15, 2009
July 14, 2009
July 14, 2009
July 10, 2009
July 8, 2009
July 2, 2009
- State Health Commissioner Advises: Leave Fireworks to Professionals
- State Advisory Issued in Advance of July 4th Fireworks Displays
June 30, 2009
- New York Hospitals Have Lower Rates of Surgical-Site Infections
- Media Advisory: Health Department to Issue Second Annual Hospital-Acquired Infections Report
June 27, 2009
June 26, 2009
June 25, 2009
June 18, 2009
June 16, 2009
- State Awards $3 Million to Adult Care Facilities to Improve Residents' Quality of Life
- Young Winners of Annual DOH Poster Contest Highlight Prevention of Skin Cancer
June 13, 2009
June 12, 2009
- Governor Paterson Announces Federal Approval of New York's Expansion of Children's Health Insurance
- Governor David A. Paterson today announced that more than 100 of the New York's preeminent scientists are gathering in Albany today to discuss progress made in stem cell research.
- State Health Department Issues Annual Fish Advisories
June 11, 2009
- Statement by Commissioner Daines on WHO Decision Declaring H1N1 (Swine Flu) a Pandemic
- More Than 100 Scientists to Meet to Discuss Progress in Stem Cell Research
June 5, 2009
June 4, 2009
June 3, 2009
- Statement from Governor David A. Paterson
- Scientist's Research Opens Door to Treatment of Parasite Disease
June 2, 2009
- Governor Paterson Issues Executive Order 21 Establishing the Governor's Task Force on the Prevention of Childhood Lead Poisoning
- Governor Paterson Establishes Task Force to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
- Media Advisory: State Officials Announce New Efforts to Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning
- U.S., New York State & Local Agencies Conduct 'Dirty Bomb' Exercise (PDF, 99KB, 4pg.)
- NYS Council on Food Policy to Meet June 12 in Harlem
June 1, 2009
- Statement Issued by Commissioner Daines Regarding Hospitals in Queens
- Commissioner Daines Calls for Smoke-Free Movies for Children
May 29, 2009
May 28, 2009
May 22, 2009
- Statement from Governor David A. Paterson on H1N1 in New York State
- 'Protect Against Tick Bites,' Urges State Health Commissioner
- State Health Commissioner Reminds New Yorkers: 'Bicycle Helmets Save Lives'
May 21, 2009
May 20, 2009
May 19, 2009
May 18, 2009
- May 19 Marks National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- Governor Paterson and First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson Celebrate Winners of Healthy Steps to Albany: First Lady's Challenge
- Governor Paterson Introduces Calorie Posting Legislation to Help Wage the War on Obesity
May 17, 2009
May 15, 2009
- Statement from Governor David A. Paterson on the Closing of Additional New York City Schools due to H1N1
- Statement from Governor David A. Paterson on the Start of Hudson River Dredging Project
- Governor Paterson and First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson Congratulate Winners of Healthy Steps to Albany: First Lady's Challenge
- Governor Paterson Introduces Legislation to Make Health Insurance More Affordable and Improve Access to Health Care
May 14, 2009
- Statement from Governor David A. Paterson on the Closing of Three Queens Schools Due to H1N1
- First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson Urges Federal Government to Adopt Childhood Nutrition Programs
May 13, 2009
May 12, 2009
May 11, 2009
May 8, 2009
May 7, 2009
- Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
- Governor Paterson Announces $175 Million in New Funding for Restructuring of State's Health Care System
May 6, 2009
- Governor Paterson Applauds Obama Administration for Removing Barriers to Providing Better, More Cost-Effective Health Care
- Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
May 5, 2009
- Governor Paterson Announces One New Confirmed H1N1 Case
- Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
- Media Advisory: State Update on H1N1 (Swine Flu) Response
May 4, 2009
- Governor Paterson Announces New York's Wadsworth Laboratories' H1N1 Testing Validated by CDC
- Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
- Media Advisory: State Update on H1N1 (Swine Flu) Response
May 3, 2009
May 2, 2009
May 1, 2009
April 30, 2009
April 29, 2009
April 28, 2009
April 27, 2009
- Media Advisory: State Update on Swine Flu Response
- April 28 is Workers' Memorial Day
- Health Commissioner Suspends License of Ram Makker, M.D.
- Medical Conduct Board Revokes License of Staten Island Internist
April 26, 2009
April 25, 2009
April 23, 2009
April 22, 2009
April 21, 2009
April 20, 2009
April 16, 2009
April 15, 2009
- State Awards $3.2 Million to Adult Care Facilities to Improve Air Conditioning in Residents' Rooms
- Governor Paterson Creates Action Initiative to Address Addiction
- Media Advisory: New York's Two Top Docs Observe National 'Donate Life' Month By Registering as Organ Donors
April 14, 2009
April 13, 2009
April 10, 2009
April 9, 2009
- DOH Provides $17.8 Million for Lee Memorial Transition
- Governor Paterson Announces $60 Million in New Funding for Health Information Technology Projects
April 7, 2009
April 6, 2009
- Health Commissioner Salutes Tompkins County Tobacco Control Efforts During National Public Health Week
- State Health Commissioner to Highlight Local Public Health, Governor's Health Reforms During 8-County Visit for National Public Health Week
April 3, 2009
- Media Advisory: State Health Commissioner to Salute City of Ithaca,Tompkins County During National Public Health Week
- State Health Commissioner to Highlight Local Public Health During 8-County Visit for National Public Health Week
- Governor Paterson Proposes Legislation to Combat Obesity
April 1, 2009
March 31, 2009
March 29, 2009
March 27, 2009
March 25, 2009
March 24, 2009
March 23, 2009
- Uninsured New Yorkers Urged to Sign up for Health Insurance During 'Cover the Uninsured Week'
- Governor Paterson Announces Awards for New Doctors Across New York Program
- Governor Paterson Announces Program to Make Drugs More Affordable for Lower-Income New Yorkers with Free Prescription Drug Card
March 20, 2009
- Governor Paterson, Majority Leader Smith and Speaker Silver Enact Legislation to Ensure Continued Access to Health Insurance for Unemployed New Yorkers
- $2.2 Million Granted to Evaluate New York's WIC Obesity Prevention Efforts
March 19, 2009
- State Health Department Physician Honored For Lifetime Contributions in Birth Defects Research
- March 20 Marks National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 12,2009
March 10, 2009
March 9, 2009
- Governor Paterson Applauds President Obama's Action to Restore Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research
- 6th Annual New York State Occupational Health Awareness and Education Day on March 10 Noted by Commissioners Daines and Smith
- DEC Reports: NY's Vapor Program Called the Most "Proactive"
March 5, 2009
- State Health Department Launches Medicaid Utilization Management Program to Improve Patient Safety and Quality of Care
- Public Health and Health Care Leaders Express Support for Governor Paterson's Budget in New YouTube Video
- Paterson Administration Continues Push for Medicaid Reform
March 4, 2009
- Governor Paterson, Majority Leader Smith, and Speaker Silver Announce $2.7 Billion in Relief to Local Governments Through Increased Medicaid Reimbursements
- First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson Expands Statewide Wellness Initiative, Creates "Healthy Steps to Albany: School Challenge"
March 3, 2009
- State Health Commissioner Launches Statewide "Just the Facts Tour" To Discuss Governor Paterson's Health Care Proposals
- State Health Commissioner Daines Announces Selective Medicaid Contracting for Breast Cancer Surgery
March 2, 2009
February 27, 2009
February 26, 2009
February 23, 2009
February 17, 2009
- State Health Department Awards Grants to Ensure Access to Health Services in Queens
- 364,000 NY Households Received $5.6 Million in Fresh Produce in 2008
February 12, 2009
February 10, 2009
- Governor Paterson Announces $13.8 Million in Funding for Statewide Community Health Care Development Projects
- Governor Paterson Announces the Establishment of State Cabinet to Oversee Distribution of Economic Recovery Funds Across New York
February 9, 2009
February 6, 2009
February 5, 2009
February 4, 2009
February 2, 2009
- First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson Launches Statewide Tour to Kick-Off "Healthy Steps to Albany: First Lady's Challenge"
- Testimony by Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner, New York State Department of Health – Joint Legislative Budget Hearing, 2009-2010 State Budget
January 29, 2009
- State Health Commissioner, Partners Hail Benefits of New Model of Health Care for Adirondack Residents
- Health Department Kicks Off Poster Contest to Teach Kids About Skin Cancer
January 28, 2009
January 22, 2009
January 20, 2009
January 15, 2009
January 14, 2009
- State Health Commissioner to Visit Long Island, Highlight Governor's Paterson's Health Reforms: Health Insurance Coverage, Support for Primary Care, Obesity Prevention
- Dialysis Center Notifies Patients of Possible Exposure to Hepatitis C, Other Infections
January 13, 2009
January 12, 2009
- State, National Public Health Leaders to Explore Strategies to Eliminate Minority Health Disparities at First Statewide Summit
- Media Advisory: Public Health Experts Share Strategies For Eliminating Health Disparities
January 9, 2009
January 8, 2009
January 7, 2009
- State Health Commissioner Tours Western New York to Tout Governor's Health Care Reforms
- Expanding Health Care Coverage and Instituting Preventive Care for New York'S Most Vulnerable Citizens
- In First State of the State Address, Governor Paterson Outlines Plan for a Stronger New York: Talks of Confronting Fiscal Crisis Head on and Lays Out Progressive Policy Agenda to Help Working Families in these Difficult Times