NY: Health
Thursday, March 28, 2024
NY senior advocates see advantages to dual-use special needs plans
Senior and older adult advocates in New York are pointing to certain health care plans to help people get the best bang for their buck. Dual-use …
NY Legislature includes ‘coverage for all’ in Senate, House budgets
Both chambers of the New York state Legislature have included coverage for all legislation in their respective budgets. The bills would update the …
Community health center leaders examine primary care crisis
Community health center leaders from New York and across the nation are meeting in Washington this week. They'll be strategizing about how to address …
Grants awarded to buy NY electric school buses
Federal funds have been awarded to New York applicants transitioning to electric school buses. The $69 million grant is part of the Environmental …
NYers' mental health declines despite increase in practitioners
New York bucked a national trend of increasing chronic conditions, but faced other health issues. UnitedHealthcare's America's Health Ranking …
Advocates urge Gov. Hochul to ban harmful pesticides in NY
Wildlife advocates are urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign what's known as the Birds and Bees Protection Act. The bill bans neonicotinoids…
Defensores de discapacitados en NY dan consejos sobre clima invernal
A medida que se acerca el invierno, los neoyorquinos con discapacidades se preparan para afrontar una época difícil del año. Uno de …
NY disability advocates provide winter weather tips
As winter approaches, New Yorkers with disabilities are preparing to tackle a tough time of the year. One of the biggest challenges is getting …
Proyecto de Ley de Asistencia Médica para Morir recibe fuerte apoyo en NY
La legislación para permitir la ayuda médica para morir se ha introducido en el estado de Nueva York cada año desde 2015, y sus …
Medical aid-in-dying bill sees stronger support in NY Legislature
Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …
Proposed WIC cuts could prove detrimental to NY families
Congress' proposed cuts to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children will have significant effects on New York …
NYC community health centers focus on migrant health
A network of New York City community health centers is in the crossfire of the city's migrant crisis. Ryan Health is a system of primary health …