HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York City’s health commissioner, will leave his position on Friday — months earlier than expected, according to city officials. Vasan has led the Health Department for nearly three years.

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National Network of Public Health Institutes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Despite recognizing data improvement as a potential strategy to address the increasing chronic disease burden in the United States, the public health sector has struggled to keep pace with advances and innovation in data. However, while surveys such as these are valuable, they come with certain limitations.

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HEALTHBEAT

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has started to feel the effects of recent turmoil at federal health agencies. Kennedy Jr.

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HEALTHBEAT

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. As 2025 approaches, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene faces a slew of daunting public health challenges. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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