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Health News // 1 decade ago
Ex-N.Y. health commissioner dead at age 60
The former New York state health commissioner who made headlines when the H1N1 flu emerged in New York City died suddenly at his home, state officials said.
Health News // 1 decade ago
New indoor tanning law in N.Y.
Businesses providing indoor tanning services in New York state are subject to new requirements in 2011, meant to reduce potential hazards. officials said.
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N.Y. state works to reduce salt in meals
New York state's health department, along with the Broome and Schenectady county health departments, are partnering to reduce sodium in meals, officials say.
Health News // 1 decade ago
Best day to quit smoking: Any day
Smoking kills about 25,000 New Yorkers annually so every day is a good day to quit smoking -- but the Great American Smokeout is the perfect day, officials say.
Health News // 1 decade ago
HIV a threat to those age 50 and older
Older adults should take precautions to protect themselves against HIV/AIDS, says New York's health commissioner, noting it is not just a disease of the young.
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How to prevent salmonella in eggs
Salmonella associated with a half billion eggs recalled by Iowa producers hasn't reached New York, but precautions should still be taken, officials say.
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Car booster seats prevent child injuries
The injury rate for children ages 4-6 in motor vehicle crashes dropped by 18 percent after New York state began requiring booster seats in 2005, officials say.
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NY: Cigarette packs using colors deceiving
Tobacco firms are using colors to replace banned descriptors on cigarette packs such as "light," "mild" and "low tar," a New York health official says.
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Doctor ordered to pay back $1.7 million
A New York physician was sentenced to 21 months in prison and ordered to make restitution of $1.7 million for Medicaid kickbacks, officials said.
Health News // 1 decade ago
N.Y. health dept. slams sugary drinks
New York's commissioner of health criticized the beverage industry for "ceaseless marketing" in its campaign against a proposed tax on sugary drinks.


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One of the most important actions a parent can take when transporting a child in a motor vehicle is buckling them properly into a car seat or booster seat that is appropriate for their child's age and weight

Car booster seats prevent child injuries Aug 19, 2010

The dramatic underpricing of sugar-sweetened beverages, their widespread availability and the ceaseless marketing of these products constitute a stumbling block to good health and are a clear and present danger to the future of our children

N.Y. health dept. slams sugary drinks Mar 10, 2010

While banning these misleading product descriptors is appropriate, it is not enough

NY: Cigarette packs using colors deceiving Jun 22, 2010

Pertussis is quite contagious and can be serious, especially for infants less than one year old

N.Y., Calif., see whooping cough outbreaks Sep 24, 2010

This makes it difficult for even the most motivated person to reduce salt intake

N.Y. state works to reduce salt in meals Dec 30, 2010

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Richard F. Daines, M.D. is an American doctor who is the Commissioner of Health for New York State, who functions as the head of the New York Department of Health. He was appointed by former Governor Eliot Spitzer and confirmed by the New York State Senate.

Daines graduated from Utah State University in 1974 and served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bolivia from 1970 to 1972. He then attended medical school at Cornell University Medical College and graduated in 1978. He completed his residency at New York Hospital. Prior to his appointment as health commissioner, Daines was President and CEO of St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center from 2002 to 2007, and Medical Director from 2000 to 2002. Previously, he was Senior Vice President of St. Barnabas Hospital, and a staff member to Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer.

In 2009, Daines criticized nutritionist and activist Gary Null for his remarks as a keynote speaker at a political rally against mandatory vaccination against H1N1 influenza at the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York. Daines said, "Like any number of things he’s wrong about, he’s wrong about that."

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