by Dena Collins | May 11, 2026 | EP Alerts
NYC EP Alert: 5.11.2026 Hantavirus DOHMH Issues Advisory on Andes Strain Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Ship The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has released a health advisory regarding an international outbreak of the Andes strain...
by Dena Collins | Apr 30, 2026 | EP Alerts
STATE EP News Alert 4.30.2026 HCS Security Update: Action Required by April 30, 2026 To enhance security on the Health Commerce System (HCS), all users must have a populated and verified “Security Email Address” to access the system’s Self Password Reset and Forgotten...
by Dena Collins | Apr 7, 2026 | EP Alerts
STATE EP Alert 4.7.2026 Heat-related Illness The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released 2026 Health Advisory #6 today, April 7, to remind health care providers about the threat of heat-related illnesses and death as we move into the spring and summer...
by Dena Collins | Feb 22, 2026 | EP Alerts
STATE EP Alert 2.22.26 Major Winter Storm Event The Department of Health (DOH / the Department) has issued a Major Winter Storm Alert for February 22-23, 2026. A significant winter storm is forecast to impact the Capital District and Metropolitan Area Regions...
by Dena Collins | Feb 19, 2026 | EP Alerts
STATE EP Alert 2.19.26 North Country Severe Winter Weather The Department of Health (DOH/the Department is warning home care and other health care providers to be prepared for severe weather Friday, February 20,2026 into the morning of Saturday, February 21. Heavy...
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...
