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NYSDOH
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Our Mission: To protect and promote health and well-being for all, building on a foundation of health equity.
Joined March 2010
- Help is needed. Volunteer blood donors are needed now to build life-saving supplies for the coming summer months. The New York Blood Center and the Red Cross are calling for donations. Learn more and find donor sites at bit.ly/4nYiW1Q and rcblood.org/4u2Z2E4
- Enjoy all the great gatherings across the Empire State this summer—parades, sports tourneys, festivals and more—and take steps to ensure your health and safety. Sunscreen, water and smart food choices will keep you walkin’ on sunshine! Summer events: bit.ly/4npyPxK
- Be prepared from Wednesday through the weekend for temperatures that could be dangerous. Check for locations of cooling centers and find other information to plan ahead: bit.ly/43mMn4b
- Traveling this summer? Don’t let illness tag along, and ensure you don’t bring it home, either. Measles is highly contagious & continues to spread. The measles vaccine is safe & effective. Check your vaccine status before packing your bags. Learn more: on.ny.gov/4kOIvkp
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Scattered heavy downpours are expected across western and central NY this afternoon/evening. 0.25–1.00” likely, with localized totals up to 2.50” possible. Locally high rain rates may cause flash flooding. Never walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
- Look twice and save a life! The return of warmer weather means more motorcyclists will be sharing the road. Drivers, check your mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles before changing lanes. More motorcycle safety info: on.ny.gov/4dQxqgC
00:00 - The need for blood donations never ends. Recent shortfalls and an anticipated busy event-filled summer make it even more important to build supplies. Find donation sites through the New York Blood Center at bit.ly/4nYiW1Q and Red Cross at rcblood.org/4u2Z2E4
- NYSDOH repostedThis week is expected to heat up across the state! 🔥 Temperatures into the 80's with low humidity are expected today. Temperatures are expected to increase throughout the week into the 90's. Plan accordingly to stay cool and sign up for alerts near you: dhses.ny.gov/333111.
- Members screened through New York’s Social Care Network program are connected to a social care navigator who helps link them to local services and supports through the program tailored to their needs. Learn more: bit.ly/43bqG75
- Spending more time walking, biking and gardening? Tanned skin is not healthy skin. Skin cancer prevention tips: on.ny.gov/4vwv9y0
- New York’s Extreme Heat Action Plan includes new and continued funding for community cooling centers, green and cool public spaces, protecting workers and eligibility for air conditioning assistance. Learn more: bit.ly/4uqMJlu
