by Dena Collins | Feb 5, 2026 | EP Alerts
NYC EP Alert 2.5.26 Extreme Cold On February 4, 2026, the acting New York City Commissioner of Health issued 2026 Health Alert #3: Protect People at Risk of Cold-Related Death During Prolonged Cold Temperatures. In the notice, health care providers are advised to...
by Dena Collins | Jan 22, 2026 | EP Alerts
STATE EP Alert 1.22.26 Widespread Severe Winter Weather Governor Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for extreme winter weather in the coming days. Conditions will vary widely by region, but nearly every corner of the state will feel some effects of the...
by Dena Collins | Dec 8, 2025 | EP Alerts
NYC EP ALERT 12.8.25 N95 Masks Needs Assessment HCP and our colleagues at other home and community-based associations are working with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) to develop an N95 Fit...
by Dena Collins | Dec 2, 2025 | EP Alerts
HCP STATE EP ALERT 12.2.25 Flu Declared Prevalent in NYS On December 2, 2025, more than two weeks earlier than last year, the Department of Health (DOH/the Department) issued a Health Advisory declaring influenza as prevalent in New York. Under the NYS Commissioner of...
by Dena Collins | Sep 26, 2025 | EP Alerts
NY State EP Alert 9.26.2025|Transportation Assistance Levels Updated DAL Today, September 26, 2025, the Department of Health (DOH/the Department) issued a Dear Administrator Letter (DAL) outlining revisions to Transportation Assistance Levels (TAL) used by the home...
by Dena Collins | Sep 8, 2025 | EP Alerts
NY State EP Alert 9.8.2025|COVID-19 Vaccines in NYS Late Friday, September 5, 2025, the NYS Department of Health (DOH/the Department) and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released several documents with detailed recommendations for clinicians...
