March 19, 2010 · www.gothamgazette.com |
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- Ellen Balleisen on Raising the Bar
- David King on Lock Down?
- Farah Akbar on Tourist Spot?
- Glenn Pasanen on Framing the Figures
- Courtney Gross on Closing Day
This Month's Article ...

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
Links in the News ...
- Protestors Rally Against Bake Sale Ban (NY 1)
- Board of Health Approves Grades For Restaurants (Crain's)
- Hurdles Remain to Ground Zero Settlement (NY Times)
- Proposed Cuts in AIDS Services Criticized (Gay City News)
- Judge Has Questions About Ground Zero Settlement (NY Post)
- Heart Problems Seen in 9/11 Responders (NY 1)
Researching Health ...
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 New York City Department of Health turns 200 in 2005 and it has set up a page on its Web site celebrating its bicentennial. Among other things, the site has a timeline of public health in New York City, and a chart comparing public health in the city today to what it was like in 1805 (when major concerns for the upstart department were wild hogs running through the streets and animal carcasses decaying in public spaces). The calendar of events lists some interesting-sounding lunch forums to be held throughout the year, but doesn't have dates for them.
The State Of Health In New York
Trust for America's Health looks at percentage and number of New Yorkers with certain diseases (asthma, diabetes,AIDS) compared to the United States as a whole.
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Includes health alerts (including West Nile info), information on restaurant sanitary conditions and information on various health-promotion programs. There are also many divisions, such as the childcare division that details the childcare industry in the city. The sites give health ratings and put inspection records into the hands of city residents.
Medscape
This site, aimed at doctors, allows you to search Medline, the database of medical journals, for free. Abstracts of most journal articles are available for free as well. Once you have some basic knowledge about a condition you are researching, you can look here to get a sense of what is going on in terms of study in the area. There is a companion consumer-focused site, CBSHealthWatch, which is linked.
HabitSmart
"Warm Turkey," for those who aren't sure they want to quit, but want to cut down. Also, info on coping with other addictions in non-traditional, but research-supported ways.
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