AGENCY

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
I PHONE:
212-566-0453

125 Worth Street FAX:

New York, N.Y.

10013

PUBLIC LIAISON

Charles Troob I 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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