The New York State Department of Health released its county opioid quarterly report, which showed a 14% increase in 2021 opioid overdose deaths compared to 2020.
In an effort to reorganize, the New York Department of Health (NYDOH) has formed a new Office of Aging & Long Term Care (OALTC), which would oversee long term care and senior living.
On July 29, Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett announced a set of new efforts to align the internal organization and focus of the Department of Health to leverage the department’s talent,.