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New York state health officials plan to announce this week the companies selected to operate medical marijuana dispensaries.

New York state health officials are warning against possible measles exposures in Saratoga and Warren Counties.

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NEW YORK (Reuters)- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and state officials are pushing initiatives aimed at encouraging new mothers to breastfeed their babies, drawing criticism from some parents who say officials are interfering with their health choices.

State health officials say two people in the greater New York City area have developed measles after they were exposed to two European tourists with measles at three Jehovah's Witness facilities last month.

New York state's adult smoking rate inched to its lowest recorded level in the latest numbers from state health officials.

State health officials found 19 instances of safety or security lapses that put New York City hospital patients in «immediate jeopardy,» including failure to investigate sexual - abuse allegations, sending home a suicidal patient to his death and poor infection control.

New York state environmental and health officials held a public meeting Monday night in Washingtonville in Orange County.

Four children in the state died in January of the flu, a contagious illness that has left none of New York's 62 counties untouched, state Department of Health officials said.

By Jesse McKinley ALBANY — For the second time in two weeks, New York State Department of Health officials sought to blame the Environmental Protection Agency for a contaminated water crisis in upstate New York, saying on Wednesday that they were confused and hamstrung by changing federal standards on perfluorooctanoic acid, a toxic chemical known as PFOA.

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Federal officials have reportedly confirmed that they are cutting off a major portion of funding for New York's Essential Plan, opening a roughly $ 1 billion hole in the state budget and raising new doubts about the future of a rapidly growing health insurance option for the working poor.

The grassroots survey, which is not sanctioned by a government agency, was announced Tuesday at the New York state Capitol, where Health Department officials in June released the results of a controversial study they said found no evidence of increased cancer rates in Hoosick Falls.

The request from the waiver comes after state officials at the Department of Health in August and, more recently, last week sent letters to Holder and his top deputy asking for permission to import medical marijuana strains to New York.

A diverse group of local governments, environmental protection organizations, business groups, recreational enthusiasts, newspapers and former federal and state government officials and environmental leaders are asking New York State voters to help make the Adirondacks and Catskills safer for residents and visitors alike by voting Yes for Ballot Proposal # 3 — The Public Health and Safety Land Account — this Electionstate government officials and environmental leaders are asking New York State voters to help make the Adirondacks and Catskills safer for residents and visitors alike by voting Yes for Ballot Proposal # 3 — The Public Health and Safety Land Account — this ElectionState voters to help make the Adirondacks and Catskills safer for residents and visitors alike by voting Yes for Ballot Proposal # 3 — The Public Health and Safety Land Account — this Election Day.

We have been coordinating with health officials from across the State, including the City of New York.

Commissioner Rubin attended a groundbreaking ceremony today along with officials from the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy, developer DePaul Properties, Inc., and other partners.

The firm's nine clients listed on its county registry include the New York Cosmos soccer team, which is seeking to build a stadium on state property in Elmont; the Nassau County Village Officials Association, which advocates for state and county aid, and the nonprofit Family Residences & Essential Enterprises Inc., which for years has received grant - funded county contracts to provide various mental health services.

«This ruling gives us more time to work with the Department of Health, elected officials and community advocates to develop alternative solutions that will keep LICH's vital services and good jobs in the community,» said George Gresham, president of 1199SEIU in a press release, who sought the restraining order along with the New York State Nurses Association, Concerned Physicians of LICH and others.

ALBANY — Officials in the state Department of Health were aware of concerns that the water in the upstate village of Petersburgh could be tainted with a toxic chemical in late 2014, but did not take action to protect residents until a few days ago, according to emails obtained by POLITICO New York.

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George Latimer is a man who who has taken two oaths in his life: one as a public official to «support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the State of New York» and «faithfully discharge the duties» of the various offices to which he has been elected and one as a husband where he promised his wife to be true to her in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health and to love her and honor her all the days of his life.

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is joining a chorus of New York officials warning Washington not to mess with the World Trade Center Health Program.

Cuomo, who along with his Mental Health commissioner pushed for closing the Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center and merging it with the Buffalo Psychiatric Center, has since decided to leave the West Seneca facility open, a state official confirmed.

Also at 11 a.m., New York elected officials, unions, advocates, community organizations, grass - roots groups and impacted consumers hold a press conference to discuss the impact of the U.S. Senate's health care bill, state Capitol, Albany.

One company, Far (m) ed New York LLC, announced it was submitting an application to the state Department of Health to become an official provider of medical marijuana under the state's program, which is due to come online in January.

Also at 12:30 p.m., environmental advocate Erin Brockovich, the Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires» Disease, and the Allergy and Asthma Network will hold a press conference to call on lawmakers and health officials to work towards real, effective solutions to New York's escalating Legionella and Legionnaires» disease crises, LOB, Room 130, 198 State St., Albany.

Bill Hammond: «Federal officials have reportedly confirmed that they are cutting off a major portion of funding for New York's Essential Plan, opening a roughly $ 1 billion hole in the state budget and raising new doubts about the future of a rapidly growing health insurance option for the working poor.»

Health Republic Insurance of New York, the collapsing insurance co-op, misled state and federal officials about its finances, and will not be able to remain in business through the end of the year as originally hoped.

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New York officials say the Republican plan will leave 1 million state residents without health insurance and transfer $ 4.5 billion in costs from the federal government to state taxpayers.

Federal Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith Enck and New York State DEC Commissoner Basil Seggos joined other government officials in a candid two - hour session with Ezra Prentice residents, who have long suspected oil trains and diesel truck traffic could be responsible for their health issues.

Regardless of the shift in Medicaid costs, the GOP healthcare plan would leave 1 million New York residents without health insurance and transfer $ 4.5 billion in costs from the federal government to state taxpayers, according to state officials.

State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) will host New York's first summit on synthetic cannabinoids and convene top elected officials, health experts and city and state agency officials to discuss the K2 epidemic and gain insight into the frontlines of the battle against this dangerous substState Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) will host New York's first summit on synthetic cannabinoids and convene top elected officials, health experts and city and state agency officials to discuss the K2 epidemic and gain insight into the frontlines of the battle against this dangerous subststate agency officials to discuss the K2 epidemic and gain insight into the frontlines of the battle against this dangerous substance.

Those attending the People's State of the State Rally included advocates and officials from The Fiscal Policy Institute, the Hunger Action Network of New York State, Interfaith Impact of New York State, the New York State Labor - Religion Coalition, Physicians for a National Health Program and Reform Jewish Voice of New York State, according to the Times Union of Albany.

We are excited to have AARP and the World Health Organization recognize New York State as the first official age - friendly certified state in the naState as the first official age - friendly certified state in the nastate in the nation.

Officials from Syracuse Behavioral Health and the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services are also expected to attend.

Some 5,000 New York health - care workers gathered Tuesday for a step - by - step demonstration of new protocols for treating Ebola patients from city, state and federal health officials.

Sachs announced in 2011 that he'd immediately «frozen all contact on behalf of clients with state officials» after questions from The New York Times about his influence on state health policy.

Ratcheting up the pressure in a bitter battle between New York City and the state over health care costs, the city's public hospital system is planning on suing New York State officials over a payment of some $ 380 million in federal funding it says the state is unlawfully withholstate over health care costs, the city's public hospital system is planning on suing New York State officials over a payment of some $ 380 million in federal funding it says the state is unlawfully withholState officials over a payment of some $ 380 million in federal funding it says the state is unlawfully withholstate is unlawfully withholding.

New York health officials are warning state residents that disease - carrying ticks might still be active this fall, until temperatures drop below about 40 degrees.

New York and other hight - tax blue states are scoring wins against legislation in health care and tax reform battles that have turned backed policies officials say would have been harmful.

But while tax revenues have been successfully limited under the cap, Michael Borges with the New York State Association of School Business Officials said districts» costs, including health care and transportation, have continued to rise much faster than the average rate of inflation.

Poughkeepsie... Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and Dutchess County Commissioner of Mental Hygiene Dr. Kenneth Glatt met yesterday with Kristin Woodlock, Acting Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH) and other state officials to discuss Dutchess County's continuing transition of mental health services following the closure of the Hudson River Psychiatric CeState Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH) and other state officials to discuss Dutchess County's continuing transition of mental health services following the closure of the Hudson River Psychiatric CHealth (NYSOMH) and other state officials to discuss Dutchess County's continuing transition of mental health services following the closure of the Hudson River Psychiatric Cestate officials to discuss Dutchess County's continuing transition of mental health services following the closure of the Hudson River Psychiatric Chealth services following the closure of the Hudson River Psychiatric Center.

New York State Health Department officials are in Syracuse this week looking at how SUNY Upstate Medical University is preparing to become one of two hospitals in upstate New York designated to deal with Ebola patients.

Oneida County Health Department officials received confirmation from the New York State Wadsworth Laboratory that the sample submitted for a child presenting flu - like symptoms has tested positive for the H1N1 virus.

The limited quantities of H1N1 influenza vaccine thus far received in Oneida County have been distributed according to strict priority guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health, County health officials said Health, County health officials said health officials said today.

Beers sits on the board of New York State Association of County Health Officials, which will meet Thursday in Albany.

Mr. Sachs also runs a consulting firm, Sachs Associates, whose clients include some of the most powerful health care interests in New York, and he frequently dealt with state officials on their behalf.

Zika could cause major problems in the Big Apple if city health officials don't start discouraging people from traveling to hotbeds in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, according to a former New York state official.

Linda Wagner, executive director of the New York State Association of County Health Officials, said she was pleased Shah had a public health degree, research interest in chronic diseases and experience in a public hosHealth Officials, said she was pleased Shah had a public health degree, research interest in chronic diseases and experience in a public hoshealth degree, research interest in chronic diseases and experience in a public hospital.