Agency Description

AGENCY

I DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

PHONE:

212-566-0453

FAX:

125 Worth Street New York, N.Y. 10013

PUBLIC LIAISON

I

Charles Troob

PHONE:

212-788-5180 Assistant Commissioner

MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Health promotes and protects the health and quality of life of City residents by enforcing compliance with the City Health Code and administering a broad range of public health programs and services including, but not limited to: monitoring and controlling tuberculosis, gonorrhea, syphilis, and other communicable diseases; providing prevention and treatment programs for pregnant women, infants, children, homeless families, and inmates; investigating and eliminating environmental health hazards; inspecting restaurants and other facilities; and monitoring blood banks and clinical laboratories. The Department's services also include prevention of AIDS and HIV-related illnesses, and AIDS counseling, surveillance, testing, and research. The Department's Office of Chief Medical Examiner provides forensic medical services.

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