Flu season is early! Commissioner #DrJamesMcDonald
rolled up his sleeve to ensure protection from serious illness. Vaccines are the best way to do that & recommended for everyone 6 months & older. Available now at pharmacies & providers across NY. Get yours.
Info: nysdoh.info/VaccineFAQ

Don't think you qualify for discounts on your energy bills? Commissioner #DrJamesMcDonald advises you to think again! Half of NYS households now qualify for the Energy Affordability Program. Press play to learn more and then sign up here: ny.gov/EAP

Commissioner #DrJamesMcDonald was in Utica to discuss the Rural Community Health Integration initiative to help provide for the health and social needs of residents in the Oneida and Herkimer counties area, with funding support from CMS: medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/rural-health

Commissioner #DrJamesMcDonald highlighting NY’s leadership on efforts to ensure kids unplug so they can focus in school, with friends & have fun. He highlighted
Governor Kathy Hochul’s smartphone restrictions in schools, & programs that encourage kids to turn off their devices, get outside & play.

Commissioner #DrJamesMcDonald writing that listening with empathy and compassion among key factors in how the DOH continues to improve care for those living with sickle cell disease. Read his OpEd, penned for Sickle Cell Awareness Month: nysdoh.info/SickleCellOpEd

Commissioner #DrJamesMcDonald “By strengthening the infrastructure and workforce that support rural healthcare, we can improve health outcomes today while creating sustainable improvements that will benefit rural communities for generations.” Learn more: on.ny.gov/46fCKFO

Commissioner #DrJamesMcDonald discusses what he wants you to know about the ongoing measles outbreak in New York State’s rural communities…