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125 years! We’re celebrating more than a century of advancing public health. Join @NYHealthCommish as he recounts some of our inspiring history.
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NYSDOH
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Our Mission: To protect and promote health and well-being for all, building on a foundation of health equity.
Joined March 2010
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Severe thunderstorms are impacting several areas of the state today into this evening. Be prepared by following these thunderstorm safety tips and by texting your county or borough to 333111 for real-time emergency & weather alerts. 🔗 More safety tips: dhses.ny.gov/thunderstorm
- County health departments are hosting free and low-cost rabies vaccination clinics throughout the summer. Find contact information and see other tips to protect family and pets from rabies: on.ny.gov/4vkeDRl
- Pride is a journey from a riot, a protest for rights afforded others, to an idea that the LGBTQ community is here as friends, family and neighbors. The Department’s AIDS Institute has shared the community’s journey from fight for visibility to celebration of their own identity.
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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Massachusetts, New York and Vermont until 3 PM EDT
- NYSDOH repostedStrong thunderstorms are moving through the western parts of the state and will continue moving east. Damaging winds up to 50mph, lightning & high rainfall rates are expected. A tornado is possible in northeastern NY. Monitor your local forecast & sign up for emergency alerts.
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It's a very active weather day in NY today! There are currently 13 (!) issued @NWS products. Wind is the greatest hazard today: both from severe thunderstorms as well as from winds outside of thunderstorms. Our website lists all NWS products & more: nyswrcc.org
- Seek shelter AS SOON AS you hear the first rumble of thunder. Stay inside for 30 minutes after the last rumble. More tips: on.ny.gov/4tzDTCl
- Exposure to the sun’s rays happens during everyday activities like gardening, walking and biking. Even when a sunburn or tan fades, damage caused to skin cells does not. Know how to protect yourself and your family: on.ny.gov/4vwv9y0
- Protect Your Pets from Rabies. Pets aren’t like family, they ARE family. Protect your family & pets. Stay up to date on all rabies vaccinations and boosters. Local health departments across NYS are offering free rabies vaccine clinics all summer. Visit health.ny.gov/rabies.
00:00 - NYSDOH repostedLooking Ahead: Thursday will be the warmest day this week with "feels-like" temps reaching the mid-80s to 90s in some areas. Rain & thunderstorms are possible across the state, with 25-50 mph winds in Western NY, North Country & the Finger Lakes. Monitor your local forecast.
- The New York State Department of Health, in partnership with the Mount Sinai Center for Sickle Cell Disease, hosted a World Sickle Cell Day celebration in observance of June 19 at Mount Sinai.
00:00 - Department staff met with festival goers at the Albany Pride Parade and the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Pride celebrations in a commitment to eliminating health disparities that continue to impact LGBTQ+ communities. on.ny.gov/4vb0jdA on.ny.gov/3S8SJ4M
