2004 Press Releases

December 29, 2004

Four New York Health Plans Rated in the Top Ten Nationally for Excellence

December 20, 2004

State Health Department Partners with Supermarkets Statewide to Fight the Flu

December 6, 2004

Communication Option for the Severely Disabled Improves

December 2, 2004

State Health Commissioner Novello Honors New Yorkers Contributions In Fight Against HIV/AIDS

November 29, 2004

State Health Commissioner Novello Announces Appointment Of New State Board Chair For Professional Medical Conduct

November 24, 2004

Independent Evaluation: State's Anti-Smoking Efforts Succeeding

November 23, 2004

Wadsworth Center Receives National Honor From The Scientist Magazine

November 17, 2004

Commissioner Novello Marks 28th Anniversary of Great American Smokeout

November 10, 2004

More than $13 Million in Adult Home Reforms Unveiled - Builds on State Efforts to Improve Services and Resources for Adult Home Residents

November 3, 2004

Health Department Redistributes Existing Flu Vaccine Supplies

November 1, 2004

State Health Department To Host Conference On Medicaid Buy-In For Working People With Disabilities

October 20, 2004

State Health Commissioner Novello Takes Further Action to Protect New Yorkers Most Vulnerable to the Flu

October 6, 2004

State Health Commissioner Offers Advice in Response to National Flu Vaccine Shortage

October 1, 2004

State Health, Agriculture and Markets Officials Issue Advisory About Illness Linked to Apple Cider

September 28, 2004

State Health Commissioner Novello, Comptroller Announce Changes in System Tracking Accidental Deaths, Injuries in Hospitals & Clinics

September 2, 2004

Health Department Offers Tips for Outdoor Activities, Urges New Yorkers to "Fight The Bite" - Simple Steps Can Prevent Disease and Injury over the Labor Day Weekend

August 20, 2004

Hepatitis A Advisory Issued for Saratoga County Restaurant — Possible Hepatitis A Exposure for Some Patrons of Ripe Tomato Restaurant

July 30, 2004

State Health Commissioner Urges Mosquito Precautions — Rainfall amounts, confirmation of additional mosquito-borne viruses are of concern

July 26, 2004

Statement From New York State Health Commissioner Antonia C. Novello

July 9, 2004

Health Department Issues Latest Health Advisories for Fish

July 1, 2004

State Health Commissioner Stresses Importance Of Careful Pest Control Practices

June 25, 2004

State Health Department Fines Saratoga Hospital $10,000 for Unauthorized Construction, Financing of Regional Outpatient Surgery Center

June 22, 2004

State Health Commissioner Novello and Suffolk County Executive Levy Announce Public Meeting to Update Community on Breast Cancer Follow-Up Investigation

June 18, 2004

Hepatitis A Advisory from the New York State DOH

June 14, 2004

Commissioner Novello Urges New Yorkers to Donate Blood to Address Blood Supply Shortage

June 4, 2004

Department Issues Updates on Hickory Woods

May 28, 2004

State Health Department Fines Albany Medical Center $18,000 For Violations In Heart Transplant Program

May 14, 2004

Health Department Fines Manhattan Hospital $20,000 for Serious Breakdowns in Patient Care

May 6, 2004

State Health Department Releases Reports on Cardiac Surgery — New York First in Nation to Release Heart Valve and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Data

April 23, 2004

State Health Department Cites Strong Memorial Hospital for Deficient Care in Liver Transplant Program

April 14, 2004

State Health Commissioner Novello Urges Eligible New Yorkers to Give The Gift of Life, Register as Organ Donors

April 13, 2004

State Health Department Announces Over $5.5 Million to Extend Smokers' Quit Line

March 31, 2004

New York State Health Department Announces Series of Conferences on Nursing Home Quality Practices

March 12, 2004

State Health Department Announces $600,000 in Grant Awards as Part of its Statewide Patient Safety Initiative

February 27, 2004

Commissioner Novello Announces Funding Targeting Overweight and Obesity Issues in Minority Communities

February 11, 2004

Health Department Takes Action Against Queens Nursing Home

February 5, 2004

Statement Regarding Bishop Charles Waldo MacLean Episcopal Nursing Home

January 14, 2004

Health Department Offers Cold Weather Advice

January 13, 2004

Health Department Offers Cold Weather Advice