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Public health data chaos: How New York is protected from federal communications freeze

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Sign up for Your Local Epidemiologist New York and get Dr. Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. The data were still being updated, and I could do my job: translating public health science for you. Decentralized public health system In the United States, our public health system is decentralized.

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What congestion pricing and measles mean for New York City’s public health

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Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Congestion pricing and measles outbreaks are making national headlines. One could change the air we breathe, the other reminds us how tragic infectious disease outbreaks can be. Increasing pollution even slightly could worsen health disparities.

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New York public health updates: Measles outbreak nearby, DOGE cuts to 9/11 first responder program reversed

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Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Heres what happened this week in New York public health and why it matters. They were diagnosed at a younger age (around 56 vs. 59 years old) and were more likely to have cancer detected at an early stage. All three cases were unvaccinated.

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New York public health successes: overdose death decline, paid prenatal leave, air quality in schools

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Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Before we take on the (numerous) health challenges of 2025, Id like to reflect on the many health successes in our state over the past year. 11-Health insurers are now required to cover EpiPens , and patient out-of-pocket costs are capped at $100.

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Covid-19, influenza, and RSV increasing around the holidays in New York

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Sign up for Your Local Epidemiologist New York and get Dr. Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, nationally, there are 100,000150,000 hospitalizations among adults age 60+ years due to RSV. Just reply to this email.

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RSV, Covid, flu cases are on the rise in New York

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Sign up for Your Local Epidemiologist New York and get Dr. Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Last week, I had the privilege of attending a White House convening of public health communication and advocacy experts. Have questions, comments, or ideas for future topics? Just reply to this email.

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New York winter virus report: Norovirus, flu, and Covid-19 on the rise

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Sign up for Your Local Epidemiologist New York and get Dr. Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. National RSV hospitalization rates for people 4 years of age and younger. Have questions, comments, or ideas for future topics? Just reply to this email. I would love to hear from you. Yeah, me too.