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Mayor Mamdani Expands Access to Doula Care Across NYC as Citywide Initiative Surpasses 4,000 People Served

More than 4,200 New Yorkers have now received free doula care through the Citywide Doula Initiative as of August 2026. The announcement that Mayor Mamdani expands access to doula care across NYC as a citywide initiative, surpassing 4,000 people served, represents a major step in the city’s effort to reduce maternal health inequities through free, nonmedical doula support for income-eligible pregnant residents. The program, now permanent under city law, includes six hospitals that have completed the Doula-Friendly Hospital Program and expanded insurance coverage through MetroPlusHealth, ensuring more families have access to a nyc doula.

New York, NY · 08-25
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AnchorHealth program offers personalized care at home for TBI sufferers

Imagine recovering from a challenging medical condition in the comfort of home. AnchorHealth Home Care Services, which is based in Brooklyn, NY, and serves four states, is making this a reality for some through its traumatic brain injury (TBI) waiver program. The Medicaid-funded program in New York state is designed...

Brooklyn, NY · 08-24
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These NYC Communities Will Be Hit The Hardest by New Medicaid Work Rules

This story was originally published by Healthbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at healthbeat.org/newsletters. Of the estimated 67 million people in the United States who will likely be affected by Medicaid cuts, about 3.6 million recipients live in New York City, and more than 1.3 million are concentrated in three congressional districts. Those districts cover parts of The Bronx, northern […] The post These NYC Communities Will Be Hit The Hardest by New Medicaid Work Rules appeared first on The City Reporter .

New York, NY · 08-20

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Social determinants of health start outside the clinic

What if one of the most effective health care interventions wasn’t a medical treatment at all, but a set of pots and pans?. That may sound surprising, but it captures an important lesson from New York’s Medicaid 1115 waiver, one of the country’s most ambitious efforts to address social needs as part of health care. In Staten Island, the results suggest that improving health sometimes starts far outside a doctor’s office.

New York · 08-17
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News 12

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Power & Politics: Upcoming changes to Medicaid, Hudson Valley civil rights leader remembered

This week's guests are Westchester Disabled on the Move Executive Director Maria Samuels and Mid-Hudson/Westchester NAACP Regional Director Nicole Hines.

New York · 08-16

News 12

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Gov. Hochul warns Medicare changes could increase prescription drug costs for 1.3 million New Yorkers

The governor's concerns come after the Trump administration announced plans to end the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Program.

New York · 08-11

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Governor Hochul Unveils New Investment in New Cardiac Catheterization Lab at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln

State Investment Completes Funding for Critical Cardiac Care at One of New York City’s Busiest Emergency Departments. New Cardiac Catheterization Lab Will Expand Access to Lifesaving Heart Care for South Bronx Residents. Governor Kathy Hochul and Congress Member Ritchie Torres today announced a nearly $10 million state investment to...

New York, NY · 08-10

News 12

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Gov. Hochul warns Medicare changes could increase prescription drug costs for 1.3 million New Yorkers

New York · 08-11

News 12

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Gov. Hochul warns Medicare changes could increase prescription drug costs for 1.3 million New Yorkers

New York · 08-11

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NYC home care workers urge end to 'torture' of 24-hour shifts

But some policy advocates say doing so could harm the elderly and people with disabilities. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 08-03

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Unearthing the Past: The Protest That Changed New York Law

Last week, we followed how a jewelry merchant unexpectedly became one of the community’s most trusted askanim. This week, we look at one of the most dramatic chapters in his years of public service—a battle over kavod hameis that began with a community protest and ultimately helped reshape New York State policy.

Monsey, NY · 08-01

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Hudson Valley residents react to wildfire-smoke-filled air

The Air Quality Index in regions from New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley through Central and Western New York has reached unhealthy levels. On Wednesday afternoon, the floating River Pool in Beacon was totally empty. Chloe Goessl said it's usually packed. The lifeguard guessed it was because of...

Beacon, NY · 07-16

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Restorative Spine Center of NY Launches Boutique Destination for Advanced Minimally Invasive and Restorative Spine Care

RONKONKOMA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 14, 2026-- Restorative Spine Center of NY (RSCNY) proudly announces its official launch, introducing a new boutique destination for advanced minimally invasive, endoscopic, and restorative spine care designed to serve patients throughout the New York metropolitan region and beyond. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260707052897/en/ From left to right: Dr. Justin B. Ledesma, Dr. Daniel Choi, and Dr. Courtney Toombs, the fellowship-trained spine surgeons of Restorative Spine Center of NY (RSCNY). RSCNY specializes in minimally invasive, endoscopic, motion-preserving, and robotic-assisted spine care. The physicians are committed to delivering personalized treatment options using the latest advancements in spine care for patients from Long Island, the New York metropolitan area, across the United States, and abroad. As demand continues to grow for alternatives to traditional open spine surgery and fragmented chronic pain treatment approaches, RSCNY aims to provide patients with access to advanced, motion-preserving, and minimally disruptive spine solutions focused on restoring function, mobility, and quality of life. Created in collaboration with the Spine Medicine & Surgery network, RSCNY combines the strength and clinical infrastructure of an established multidisciplinary spine organization with a highly specialized, boutique approach to minimally invasive and restorative spine care,

New York Metropolitan Area, NJ · 07-14

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Amid Insurance Premium Spikes, Hudson Valley Families Call on Lawler to Lower Health Care Costs

On July 15, Empire State Voices, alongside Hudson Valley residents, cancer survivors who rely on Medicaid, community leaders, and advocates for lower health care costs, gathered outside Rep. Mike Lawler’s Mahopac office for the “WE PAY, HE PLAYS” rally. During the rally, NY-17 constituents delivered a petition,...

New York · 07-15

People

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Former N.Y. Nurse Who Faked Childhood Vaccination Records for Over 160 Students Faces Record-Breaking Fine

“Vaccines are the best protection against serious preventable diseases,” the New York State Department of Health said of their “zero tolerance” for the scheme

New York · 07-10

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Local Workers Hold Vigils at WMCHealth Hospitals

POUGHKEEPSIE – Frontline workers at three WMCHealth hospitals gathered Friday evening for coordinated candlelight vigils to demand safe staffing, protections against workplace violence, and retirement benefits that match other hospitals across the Hudson Valley and lower New York. Workers at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, Good Samaritan Hospital in...

Poughkeepsie, NY · 07-01

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NYC Expands Outreach to Help Residents Keep Health Coverage

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the NYC Health Department and NYC Health + Hospitals on July 1 announced an expanded outreach effort to help more than 200,000 New Yorkers affected by changes to the Essential Plan following federal funding cuts. The initiative is designed to connect residents with affordable health coverage, enrollment...

New York, NY · 07-11

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NYC stares down a care crisis as Haitian TPS ends

NYC stares down a care crisis as Haitian TPS ends

New York, NY · 07-10

Gothamist

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'Yes, this does suck': NYC health officials brace for new Medicaid work rules

Newly appointed Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin speaks at a press conference on Jan. 31, 2026, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the background. The new city budget includes $3M for hiring community health workers to help people navigate the changes. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 07-06

PIX11

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Fraudulent clinic in NYC stole over 100K from Medicaid: AG

QUEENS, N.Y (PIX11) — The owner of an alleged bogus medical clinic in Queens and a nurse are being accused of performing medical treatments on patients and stealing more than $100,000 from Medicaid through fraudulent billing. Francia Aguila, 53, of Farmington, was charged with impersonating a doctor, offering medical treatment to New Yorkers without a […]

Queens, NY · 07-02