New York State Department of Health

"New York Department of Health" redirects here. For the New York City entity, see New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Further information: Healthcare in New York (state)
New York State Department of Health
Department overview
FormedFebruary 19, 1901 (1901-02-19)
JurisdictionNew York
HeadquartersAlbany, NY
Department executive
  • James V. McDonald M.D., M.P.H., Commissioner (Appointed June 9, 2023)
Key document
Websitewww.health.ny.gov

The New York State Department of Health is the department of the New York state government responsible for public health. It promotes the prevention and control of disease, environmental health, healthy lifestyles, and emergency preparedness and response; supervises local health boards; oversees reporting and vital records; conducts surveillance of hospitals; does research at the Wadsworth Center; and administers several other health insurance programs and institutions. Its regulations are compiled in title 10 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations.

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