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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Update: March, 2024 – HealthyNYC codified into law. “ Dr.

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March 27, 2025 

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

I am inspired by their leadership and dedication to improving maternal and child health outcomes for all. The awards recognize maternal and child health (MCH) leaders for their outstanding contributions to the field and were presented at the 2025 AMCHP Annual Conference, held March 15-18 in Washington, DC. Register now !

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Cobb and Douglas Public Health wants to expand services, but federal funding has grown more uncertain

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. Even within one of the wealthier municipalities in Georgia , Cobb County has pockets where the lack of health services concerns Lisa Crossman. Within this region, as many as 40% of residents in certain census tracts lack health insurance.