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NYC health commissioner to step down Friday, months earlier than expected

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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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Laying the Groundwork: Leveraging Local Health Networks to Modernize Public Health Data in Chicago

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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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‘Equity and stability’: An interview with Dr. Michelle Morse, NYC’s acting health commissioner

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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.