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The death of St. Vincent's Hospital, on life support from the state, would threaten heath-care delivery in lower Manhattan and beyond, dealing another blow to an overburdened system.

Recent Health Articles from the Gotham Gazette:

Problems at St. Vincent’s Reflect Health Care System's Woes | 9/11 Health Care Bill Could Get Boost in Congress | An Outer Borough Drought | Public Hospitals in Critical Condition

Researching Health ...

Drug Deaths Declining
A report by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shows that drug-related fatalities have dropped by 27 percent over the last two years. However, drug use remains the third leading cause of premature death for New Yorkers between 25 and 34 years old. (March 17, 2010)

Cost Sharing in New York Insurance
A new report from the United Hospital Fund analyzes cost sharing insurance plans in New York and determines how they impact out of pocket expenses for enrollees and the cost of deductibles. It found that increased out of pocket expenses for enrollees "degrades the value of group insurance." (March 8, 2010)

Drug Deaths Drop
Deaths from accidental drug overdoses dropped sharply in 2008, reaching their lowest level since 1999, according to a report released yesterday by the city health department. Although such deaths decreased by 27 percent, falling to 666 in the year, accidental overdoses remain the third leading cause of death for New Yorkers aged 25 to 34. (March 2, 2010)

A New Food Plan
A new report from Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, titled "FoodNYC: A Blueprint for a Sustainable Food System," outlines proposals to improve access to healthy foods in underserved neighborhoods and expand the city's food economy. The report recommends offering "Meatless Mondays" at school cafeterias, building a municipal compost site and expanding the distribution of regional foods. (February 23, 2010)

Syringe Arrests
Police activity and outdated state law keep many people from participating in syringe exchange programs, a report by three advocacy groups concludes. The report, "Stuck in the System," cited widespread arrests of people for having syringes, even though they were enrolled in syringe access programs. The report recommends that the state remove its law against syringe possession. The exchange programs were established about 20 years ago to help prevent the spread of AIDS and hepatitis among intravenous drug users. (February 3, 2010)

The Living City NYC
This site is a timeline following issues of New York City's public health from the 1860s to the 1920s. Each decade has its own page. Major events, like the Great Blizzard of 1888 and the Tenement House Act of 1901 also get their own entries. There are also a few special exhibits on topics such as street cleaning. The site is a joint project by Columbia's school of public health, the National Science Foundation, and the Center for the History & Ethics of Public Health.
New York City Health Insurance Link
This web site created by the city government is designed to help individual New Yorkers and businesses find appropriate health insurance. It allows users to compare the benefits and costs of plans available from every New York City insurance carrier and Healthy NY as well as plans offered by city purchasing alliances and associations. The site also contains news on health iunsurance and basic information on the basics of health coverage.
New York State Department of Health
More health data for New Yorkers including information on how to sign up for Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus-- the insurance programs for those who are presently not covered by other plans
The Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies
Coalition of community-based mental health providers in New York State, representing over 100 and serving more than a quarter of a million clients in NYC. Extensive site has info on the state's role in voluntary mental health agencies, action alerts, links to non-profits, member organizations and other useful resources.
Insure Kids Now
Information on New York state's insurance program for poor kids and information on other state's policies, from the federal government and the governors' association

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