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New York Public Health Now

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)

26 episodes

6 days ago

In this episode of "New York Public Health Now," Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne are joined by Dr. David Holtgrave as they explore the remarkable story of the cost effectiveness of naloxone in New York State. This episode dives into the real-world impact of naloxone, illuminating stories, budget realities, and lives saved. Learn how New York’s overdose prevention and harm reduction programs are changing lives, the science of measuring cost effecti...

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In this episode of "New York Public Health Now," Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne are joined by Dr. David Holtgrave as they explore the remarkable story of the cost effectiveness of naloxone in New York State. This episode dives into the real-world impact of naloxone, illuminating stories, budget realities, and lives saved. Learn how New York’s overdose prevention and harm reduction programs are changing lives, the science of measuring cost effecti...

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Episodes (20/26)

New York Public Health Now

Life-Saving Economics: Naloxone’s Cost-Effective Role on the Opioid Crisis

In this episode of "New York Public Health Now," Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne are joined by Dr. David Holtgrave as they explore the remarkable story of the cost effectiveness of naloxone in New York State. This episode dives into the real-world impact of naloxone, illuminating stories, budget realities, and lives saved. Learn how New York’s overdose prevention and harm reduction programs are changing lives, the science of measuring cost effecti...

1 week ago

21 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Partisanship and the Bifurcation of Public Health: Brown SPH's Dr. Ashish Jha's Roadmap for Bridging the Widening Cultural Gap

Joining Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne is Brown University's School for Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Jha. They discuss Dr. Jah's strategies to "departisanize" public health and reach out to communities that feel disaffected, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse perspectives in addressing current and future public health challenges. Hear Dr. Jha's personal story, from his initial aspirations to become a journalist to his transition into medi...

10 months ago

34 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Battling Emerging Threats: The Vital Role of Microbiology Research, a Conversation with Wadsworth's Dr. Nicholas Mantis

In this episode, Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Director Johanne Morne sit down with Dr. Nick Mantis, a Research Scientist and Principal Investigator at the New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center, to explore the vital role of microbiology research in improving public health outcomes. Discover how Dr. Mantis and his team's discoveries are paving the way for more effective vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments for a wide range of infectious diseases. From inv...

10 months ago

20 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Unraveling the Mysteries and Empowering Patients in the Long COVID Journey

Dr. Geeta Sood joins Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne to discuss the growing public health concern of Long COVID, highlighting the need for comprehensive care and ongoing research. They explore the diverse range of symptoms associated with Long COVID, from brain fog to POTS, and the need for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to management and care. The conversation also covers the effects of vaccination and antivir...

1 year ago

23 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Integrating Public Health and Social Welfare: A Transformative Merger with Dr. Erin Bell

In this episode, New York Commissioner of Health Dr. James McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne welcome Dr. Erin Bell, the new dean of the UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences, to discuss the strategic merger of the School of Public Health and the School of Social Welfare, creating a groundbreaking interdisciplinary approach to addressing community health and well-being. The conversation delves into Dr. Bell's passion for community engagement and her vision for t...

1 year ago

15 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Climate Change and Public Health: DOH's Dr. Neil Muscatiello and DEC's Sean Mahar Discuss New York State's Collaborative Approach to a Global Challenge

In this episode, New York State health and environmental experts discuss the far-reaching impacts of climate change on New Yorkers' health, from heat-related illnesses to the effects of severe weather. The conversation explores the critical partnership between agencies and the innovative tools and programs being implemented to address these evolving threats. New York is taking innovative and proactive steps to understand and address the resulting health impacts of a changing climate. This epi...

1 year ago

29 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Celebrating Progress and Charting the Path Forward: NYSDOH's Dr. David Holtgrave and Allan Clear Discuss New York State's Downward Overdose Trends

In this episode of New York Public Health Now, Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne welcome the Department of Health's own Dr. David Holtgrave and Allan Clear to discuss the encouraging trends, indicating a decline in fatal drug overdoses across the state and nation. The nationally-recognized leaders explore the potential reasons behind this positive trend and outline strategies to maintain and accelerate the life-saving progress. This episode provides a comprehensiv...

1 year ago

23 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Navigating the Opioid Crisis: A Conversation with Dr. David Holtgrave

In the season three opener of the New York Public Health Now podcast, Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne have a conversation with Dr. David Holtgrave, our newest senior policy advisor at the New York State Department of Health. The discussion delves into the department's efforts to address the ongoing opioid epidemic, with Dr. Holtgrave providing his expansive expertise and insights. The conversation covers topics s...

1 year ago

37 minutes

New York Public Health Now

The NYC Care Model: Dr. Ted Long Discusses Providing Universal Access to Primary Care in New York City

In the season 2 finale of New York Public Health Now, Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne welcome Dr. Ted Long from NYC Health + Hospitals to discuss expanding access to primary care through the NYC Care program. Dr. Long views healthcare as a basic human right, and shares how the NYC Care program provides universal healthcare access regardless of ability to pay and immigration status, with positive health outcomes including improved control of chronic conditio...

1 year ago

24 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Measles in New York: NYSDOH Experts Discuss the Importance of Immunization and the Risks of Vaccine Hesitancy

New York's Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne sit down with NYSDOH's epidemiology experts Dr. Debra Blog and Travis O'Donnell to discuss the risks of measles and the importance of immunization. Learn about measles transmission, complications, historical and recent outbreaks in New York, and much more. If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: PublicHealthNowPodcast@health.ny.gov

1 year ago

24 minutes

New York Public Health Now

New York's New Contraceptive Standing Order: Improving Birth Control Access Without a Prescription

On this episode of New York Public Health Now, Dr. Shaunna Escobar joins hosts Dr. Jim McDonald and Johanne Morne to discuss New York's new contraception standing order which allows people to get birth control from pharmacies without a prescription. Hear why this was implemented and who it aims to help. If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: PublicHealthNowPodcast@health.ny.gov

1 year ago

15 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Special Eclipse Episode with Jason Gough and Patrick Toye

On this special eclipse episode of New York Public Health Now, hosts Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne are joined by Jason Gough, a meteorologist and member of Governor Hochul’s eclipse communications team, and NYSDOH's Western Regional Office Director, amateur astronomer and eclipse chaser Patrick Toye. They discuss New York's eclipse-related preparations, what to expect before, during, and after the celestial show which will be occurring across New York State th...

1 year ago

23 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Sabrina Dunn Discusses the Diversity in Medicine Program

In this episode of the New York Public Health Now podcast, hosts Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne are joined by Sabrina Dunn, a third year medical student at the University at Buffalo. Sabrina talks about her journey to becoming a physician, the barriers she's overcome as a woman of color, and her experiences in the post-baccalaureate program and how it helped prepare her for medical school. Also discussed is the importance of diversity among medical professional...

1 year ago

24 minutes

New York Public Health Now

NYS Department of Health Naloxone Study Finds Lower Dose Just As Effective

Dr. Sharon Stancliffe and Emily Payne join Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne to discuss their groundbreaking study published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report comparing the effectiveness of 4mg and 8mg doses of naloxone. The study, conducted with assistance by the New York State Police, found the higher 8mg dose resulted in more withdrawal symptoms but did not improve survival rates, suggesting the lower 4mg dose may be preferable. Dr...

1 year ago

21 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Dr. Cord Stone Discusses the Promotion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Public Health and at NYSDOH

In this episode of the New York Public Health Now podcast, hosts Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne are joined by Dr. Cord Stone, Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the New York State Department of Health. They discuss the links between health disparities and systemic racism, and how addressing implicit bias is key to eliminating health inequities. Dr. Stone shares the work his office is doing to promote diversity, equity and inclusion wi...

1 year ago

17 minutes

New York Public Health Now

The Medicaid 1115 Waiver: An Investment in Our Future

New York State Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri joins Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne to talk about the new Medicaid 1115 waiver, and how it will transform healthcare delivery for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: PublicHealthNowPodcast@health.ny.gov

1 year ago

21 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kerri Neifeld

To kick off season two of the New York Public Health Now podcast, Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne sit down with Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kerri Neifeld to discuss important priorities and initiatives for 2024 including dental care and preventative care, health equity work, and their ongoing shared mission with the Department of Health. If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know:...

1 year ago

18 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Dr. John Morley Untangles Acronyms, Discusses His Career Path, and the Yankees

For the final episode of season 1 of New York Public Health Now, we feature one of our own: Dr. John Morley. Dr. Morley is retiring at the end of 2023 after a 30+ year career as a doctor, board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine; hospital administrator; and public health leader. He provides a candid, inside glimpse into both the improvements in and continued challenges of the public healthcare system from both a state and federal perspective. If you have an ...

1 year ago

30 minutes

New York Public Health Now

Talking Flu with NYSDOH's Infectious Disease Expert Bryon Backenson

Commissioner McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne talk flu and the flu vaccine with the Department of Health's in-house infectious disease expert Bryon Backenson. If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: PublicHealthNowPodcast@health.ny.gov

1 year ago

21 minutes

New York Public Health Now

New York's Historic Investment in Hospital Cyber Security: A Discussion with Colin Ahern, Drew Hanchett and Matt Wiley

Commissioner McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne have an open discussion about cybersecurity and New York's nation-leading proposed cybersecurity regulations and $500 million in funding to help hospitals safeguard health care systems. Joining Commissioner McDonald and Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne is Colin Ahern, New York's first Cybersecurity Officer, along with Drew Hanchett, the Department of Health's Chief Health Information Officer and Matt Wiley, an eme...

1 year ago

22 minutes