New York health officials confirm state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus

The state Health Department said the virus, which has been spreading in China and elsewhere, was identified in a person ...
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NY Dept. of Health reminds of the importance of medical screenings for newborns

The New York Department of Health is highlighting medical screenings for detecting serious, but treatable conditions, in ...

What rural health providers want New York to do with its share of $50B federal program

A battle is brewing over the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation program, of which states are drafting up applications to secure funding.

What is the chikungunya virus, now transmitted in NY for first time in years?

A mosquito-borne virus more common in South America has been detected in the United States. Health officials say the ...