by Dena Collins | Jul 17, 2026 | Alerts
HCP News Alert 7.17.2026 DOH Immediately Discontinues Alternative Competency Demonstration for PCA Certification The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has immediately discontinued the Alternative Competency Demonstration (ACD) as a pathway to Personal Care...
by Dena Collins | Jul 16, 2026 | EP Alerts
Canadian Wildfire Smoke May Impact New York Air Quality Smoke from wildfires in Canada is expected to affect air quality across parts of New York beginning today. Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are forecast to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) and could...
by Dena Collins | Jul 14, 2026 | EP Alerts
Extreme Heat and Severe Weather Expected Across New York State Home Care Providers Should Prepare for Prolonged Heat Through Friday Home care provider agencies should prepare for a prolonged period of dangerous heat and potentially severe weather expected across New...
by Dena Collins | Jul 13, 2026 | EP Alerts
New York City Heat Advisory: July 14–15 New York City is under a Heat Advisory from Tuesday, July 14, through Wednesday, July 15, with heat index values expected to reach 101°F. Hot and humid conditions are expected to continue through Friday. Extreme heat is the...
by Dena Collins | Jul 13, 2026 | EP Alerts
Increase in Cyclospora Infections Across New York The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), in coordination with the New York City Health Department, is investigating an increase in cases of cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) across New York State....
