Welcome to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. With an annual budget of $1.6 billion and more than 6,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, we're one of the largest public health agencies in the world. We're also one of the nation's oldest public health agencies, with more than 200 years of leadership in the field. Every day, we protect and promote the health of 8 million diverse New Yorkers. Our work is broad-ranging. You see us in the inspection grades of dining establishments, the licenses dogs wear, the low- to no-cost health clinics in your neighborhood, and the birth certificates for our littlest New Yorkers. We're also behind the scenes with our disease detectives, investigating suspicious clusters of illness. Our epidemiologists study the patterns, causes and effects of health and disease conditions in New York City neighborhoods. These studies shape policy decisions and the City's health agenda. The challenges we face are many. They range from obesity, diabetes and heart disease to HIV/AIDS, tobacco addiction, substance abuse and the threat of bioterrorism. We’re also working to address enduring gaps in health between white New Yorkers and communities of color. Structural racism is at the root of these health inequities, which is why the Department has made racial justice a priority. The New York City Health Department is tackling these issues with innovative policies and programs, and getting exceptional results.
External link for NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
42-09 28th Street
Queens, New York 10013, US
42-09 28th St
New York, NY 11101, US
We're celebrating a successful 2024! Highlights from the year include expanding access to maternal health and abortion care, services addressing serious mental illness and overdose, and free mental health services for NYC teens. Learn more: http://on.nyc.gov/4fvYDD4
Are you fluent in Bengali and passionate about public health? Then we've got your dream job! Apply to join our team as a Bengali translator and project manager. This role will translate and proofread a vast range of communication materials, provide input on cultural and linguistic issues related to communication methods and contribute to the development of in-house translation services. To apply: on.nyc.gov/3Nhop2b
Acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse sat down with Global Health NOW to discuss Healthy NYC, the City's campaign to increase New Yorkers life expectancy, closing racial equity gaps in health care and the importance of public health. "Our mission is to continue to focus on issues of health equity. That is core to public health: Which communities are most impacted by public health threats, and then how do we make sure we prioritize them and their needs?" Read her entire interview: https://bit.ly/403lVfa
Congratulations to our staff on being recognized at the GovTech Best of NYC Awards for the launch of the new Laboratory Information Management System! Our Division of Information Technology and Public Health Laboratory collaborated to develop this transformative system, which will ensure rapid and effective responses to surge events, outbreaks, and other public health emergencies.
Calling all nurses! We need you! We are hiring nurse practitioners for our Sexual Health Clinics. Nurse practitioners will conduct physical examinations, make presumptive diagnoses of STIs and provide treatment for patients with STIs and HIV. To apply: on.nyc.gov/4bivgCE
Are you interested in being a part of our mission to improve the sexual health of New Yorkers? Apply to join our team as a physician-in-charge. This role will obtain patients' medical and sexual history, conduct physical examinations and provide treatment for STIs and HIV. To apply: https://on.nyc.gov/3xkG849
Beginning December 15, pet store owners in NYC will be banned from selling cats and dogs, as a 2022 state law takes effect. We encourage New Yorkers seeking a furry friend to visit Animal Care Centers of NYC to adopt a pet in need of a forever family. Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/4gvaj9Z
Come join the NYC Public Health Laboratory, one of the largest local public health labs in the U.S. We are hiring for a laboratory microbiologist. In this role, candidates will perform lab test and procedures at a complex level, provide reference and testing services for mycobacteria and train personnel on appropriate testing techniques. Apply here: https://on.nyc.gov/3UNPL4B
Are you interested in working for one of the largest public health agencies in the nation? Apply to join our team as a public health technician! This role will perform inspections of food service establishments, enforce the Smoke-Free Air act, and review menus and menu boards to ensure compliance with nutritional requirements. To apply: https://on.nyc.gov/3Zo3iT9
Do you enjoy the fast-paced world of press relations and have an interest in public health? Apply to join our team as press secretary! This role will write and edit press releases, build relationships with reporters to ensure accurate coverage of agency initiatives and respond to media inquiries. Apply today: https://on.nyc.gov/4gc2BSc