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Dr. Alister Martin

@NYCHealthCommr

This is the official account of the Health Commissioner, Dr. Alister Martin, of @nychealthy.

 New York City
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Joined February 2014
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NY AG James
@NewYorkStateAGNov 10
On Monday, November 16 my office and @nycHealthy are hosting a health care affordability resource fair and community listening sessions. Join us in Long Island City to share your experiences with rising costs, accessing care, and other issues in the health care space.
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Up to 900,000 New Yorkers could lose their Medicaid coverage starting in January. At @nycHealthy, we will not stand by and let New Yorkers lose their coverage. Read our first @Substack to learn how we are working to preserve health insurance coverage: nychealthy.substack.com/p/th….
Text reads: The Defining Public Health Crisis of Our Time: Medicaid Cuts We will not stand by and let New Yorkers lose their coverage. NYC Health Department NYCHEALTHY.SUBSTACK.COM

ALT Text reads: The Defining Public Health Crisis of Our Time: Medicaid Cuts We will not stand by and let New Yorkers lose their coverage. NYC Health Department NYCHEALTHY.SUBSTACK.COM

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Dr. Alister Martin retweeted
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Lynn Schulman 舒曼琳
@Lynn4NYCNov 6
Literally got a shot in the arm yesterday to protect myself against COVID-19. Thx to @NYCHealthCommr it was easy, quick and painless. Vaccines are available at participating pharmacies & through providers. Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/covidvaccine for more info. Get vaxed!
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Dr. Alister Martin (@NYCHealthCommr) profile pictureDr. Alister Martin@NYCHealthCommrNov 6
I gave @Lynn4NYC her annual COVID-19 vaccine. Thanks for leading New Yorkers by example! Older adults are at greater risk for severe illness from COVID-19. All adults ages 65 and older should get the annual vaccine and a second dose six months later: nyc.gov/covidvaccine
Photo of NYC Health Commissioner, Dr. Alister F. Martin giving N Y C Council Member Lynn Schulman her annual COVID19 vaccine.

ALT Photo of NYC Health Commissioner, Dr. Alister F. Martin giving N Y C Council Member Lynn Schulman her annual COVID19 vaccine.

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I gave @Lynn4NYC her annual COVID-19 vaccine. Thanks for leading New Yorkers by example! Older adults are at greater risk for severe illness from COVID-19. All adults ages 65 and older should get the annual vaccine and a second dose six months later: nyc.gov/covidvaccine
Photo of NYC Health Commissioner, Dr. Alister F. Martin giving N Y C Council Member Lynn Schulman her annual COVID19 vaccine.

ALT Photo of NYC Health Commissioner, Dr. Alister F. Martin giving N Y C Council Member Lynn Schulman her annual COVID19 vaccine.

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Bought guacamole ingredients today - about $10. For a New Yorker on SNAP our Get the Good Stuff program turns that $10 into $20. Under @NYCMayor, we're expanding it 57% citywide and helping put money in people's pockets and food on their plates. More ➡️nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2…
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The Health and Affordability Resource Team (HART) is proud to partner with @FPHNYC, @HealthPeopleOrg and @mediatenyc to bridge health and affordability for New Yorkers.  Excited to expand our partnership network of community-based organizations across NYC!
Photo of NYC Health Commissioner, Dr. Alister F. Martin, the Health and Affordability Resource Team (HART) and some of our incredible partners.

ALT Photo of NYC Health Commissioner, Dr. Alister F. Martin, the Health and Affordability Resource Team (HART) and some of our incredible partners.

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Dr. Alister Martin retweeted
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Dr. Toni Eyssallenne@NYCHealthCMONov 5
Providers: Join us tomorrow, November 6, at 8 a.m. for the second webinar in our series on Medicaid coverage changes that may make it difficult for the individuals in your care to stay insured. Register here: bit.ly/4k0N5Oa.
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Fruits, vegetables, and beans are important to a balanced diet and help reduce the risk of diet-related diseases. But with the rise in grocery prices, they aren't always affordable.
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@nycHealthyNov 5
Today we and @NYCMayor announced an expansion of Get the Good Stuff, a program that makes fresh fruits, vegetables and beans more affordable for New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP. The program will expand to up to 12 additional supermarkets. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/4Ae6VKz
Colorful assortment of fresh raspberries, beans, and lentils promoting free fruits, vegetables, and beans for New Yorkers with SNAP/EBT benefits, through the N Y C Health Department's Get the Good Stuff program.

ALT Colorful assortment of fresh raspberries, beans, and lentils promoting free fruits, vegetables, and beans for New Yorkers with SNAP/EBT benefits, through the N Y C Health Department's Get the Good Stuff program.

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We are proud to expand Get the Good Stuff in more locations across the city so more New Yorkers can afford more of the foods that keep us healthy, while supporting the city’s local economy.
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Dr. Alister Martin retweeted
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@nycHealthyNov 3
Federal Medicaid and SNAP cuts will put up to 900,000 New Yorkers at risk of losing benefits they deserve. Our Health and Affordability Resource Team, or HART, is connecting New Yorkers to health insurance enrollment, food assistance, and more. citylimits.org/opinion-washi…
Opinion: Washington is Making It Harder for People Like My Grandparents to Keep Their Health...

Opinion: Washington is Making It Harder for People Like My Grandparents to Keep Their Health...

"As the federal government abandons the people it is meant to serve, New York City is leaning in to protect public goods like health coverage."

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A third of New Yorkers struggle with food insecurity. In the Bronx, it's half of New Yorkers.   As federal SNAP funding declines & food insecurity rises, under @NYCMayor leadership, we're addressing this problem directly by increasing Health Bucks from $10 to $14 per day in 2027.
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The federal government is stepping back from its responsibility to fund food programs like SNAP. Under @NYCMayor, we are stepping up to address food insecurity by increasing Health Bucks, putting more money in people pockets so they can put more food on their table.
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Halloween should be about costumes, candy, and having fun. Before children dig into their treats, take a few minutes to look through what they brought home, and keep medications and cannabis products — especially those that look like candy — safely stored and out of reach.
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@nycHealthyOct 30
We're reminding New Yorkers to take simple precautions to prevent unintentional poisonings as families are planning for Halloween. The NYC Poison Center is available 24/7 at 212-POISONS (212-764-7667) for free, confidential guidance. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/4yN5rFN
Text reads: Tips for a Safe Halloween Check treats before eating. Parents and caregivers should inspect children's candy and treats before they are eaten. Discard anything that is open, unwrapped, damaged, or appears to have been tampered with. Keep cannabis products away from children. Cannabis edibles can resemble familiar candy, gummies, chocolates, cookies, and other foods. Keep cannabis products in their original packaging and securely stored out of reach of children.

ALT Text reads: Tips for a Safe Halloween Check treats before eating. Parents and caregivers should inspect children's candy and treats before they are eaten. Discard anything that is open, unwrapped, damaged, or appears to have been tampered with. Keep cannabis products away from children. Cannabis edibles can resemble familiar candy, gummies, chocolates, cookies, and other foods. Keep cannabis products in their original packaging and securely stored out of reach of children.

Text reads: Keep medications safely stored. Prescription and over-the-counter medications and vitamins can be mistaken for candy. Keep them securely stored and out of sight and reach of children. Use glow products safely. Glow sticks and glow jewelry should not be chewed, bitten, or broken open. Supervise young children when using glow products. Watch for choking and ingestion hazards. Hard candy, gum, small toys, and other small objects can pose a risk to young children. Keep button batteries and small objects securely out of reach.

ALT Text reads: Keep medications safely stored. Prescription and over-the-counter medications and vitamins can be mistaken for candy. Keep them securely stored and out of sight and reach of children. Use glow products safely. Glow sticks and glow jewelry should not be chewed, bitten, or broken open. Supervise young children when using glow products. Watch for choking and ingestion hazards. Hard candy, gum, small toys, and other small objects can pose a risk to young children. Keep button batteries and small objects securely out of reach.

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These precautions can help everyone enjoy Halloween safely. If you think someone has been exposed to something harmful, our Poison Center is available around the clock by calling 212-POISONS (212-764-7667).
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Many chronic diseases, including heart disease, are linked to your diet. But knowing that eating more fruits and vegetables is good for you and being able to afford them are two different things.
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@nycHealthyOct 29
Today @NYCMayor announced New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will be able to earn 40% more in Health Bucks, a program that matches what SNAP beneficiaries spend at farmers markets and farm stands. In 2027, the daily cap will increase from $10 to $14. More: on.nyc.gov/4BFnpgn
Illustration of a Health Bucks coupon. Text reads: Mor Bang For Your Bucks. Beginning in January 2027, New Yorkers who receive SNAP benefits will be able to get 40% more in Health Bucks, up to $14 per day, at participating farmers markets and farm stands. By increasing the daily cap from $10, the Health Department expects to distribute nearly $2.3 million in Health Bucks to SNAP participants next year. N Y C health logo

ALT Illustration of a Health Bucks coupon. Text reads: Mor Bang For Your Bucks. Beginning in January 2027, New Yorkers who receive SNAP benefits will be able to get 40% more in Health Bucks, up to $14 per day, at participating farmers markets and farm stands. By increasing the daily cap from $10, the Health Department expects to distribute nearly $2.3 million in Health Bucks to SNAP participants next year. N Y C health logo

Illustration of a Health Bucks coupon. Text reads: Health Bucks are $2 coupons that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at more than 100 farmers markets and farm stands throughout New York City. For every $2 spent in SNAP benefits at participating locations, shoppers receive $2 in Health Bucks, up to the daily cap. N Y C health logo

ALT Illustration of a Health Bucks coupon. Text reads: Health Bucks are $2 coupons that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at more than 100 farmers markets and farm stands throughout New York City. For every $2 spent in SNAP benefits at participating locations, shoppers receive $2 in Health Bucks, up to the daily cap. N Y C health logo

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By increasing the daily maximum for Health Bucks to $14 per day, @NYCMayor is putting more purchasing power in the pockets of New Yorkers who receive SNAP benefits, while supporting local farmers in the process.
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We've launched NYC Mental Health Connect to help people find mental health services because nearly 1 million New Yorkers who needed mental health care didn't know where to turn. Read more in my op-ed with Dr. Jorge Petit in @amNewYork: on.nyc.gov/4yKCHh4
When it comes to New Yorkers’ mental health, no one should have to guess where to start | amNewYork

When it comes to New Yorkers’ mental health, no one should have to guess where to start | amNewYork

Throughout that time, when it comes to treating peoples’ mental health concerns, the question we hear most often isn’t about a diagnosis or a medication. It’s

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I spoke at @nycHealthy's NYC Abortion Access Hub Partner Convening on the impact of the Hub over the past four years and our partnership with @HealthNYGov to expand beyond the five boroughs to all of New York State.
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As the federal government imposes barriers to essential benefits, @NYCMayor is stepping up to help those impacted. The new webpage nyc.gov/workrules makes it easier for New Yorkers to get clear information and support for SNAP and Medicaid.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) profile pictureMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani
@NYCMayorOct 27
New federal work requirements are putting food and health care benefits at risk for thousands of New Yorkers. We've launched a new online resource to help you understand these changes. Check if you qualify for exemptions and find the support you need to keep your SNAP and Medicaid benefits at NYC.gov/workrules.
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Dr. Alister Martin retweeted
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani
@NYCMayorOct 27
New federal work requirements are putting food and health care benefits at risk for thousands of New Yorkers. We've launched a new online resource to help you understand these changes. Check if you qualify for exemptions and find the support you need to keep your SNAP and Medicaid benefits at NYC.gov/workrules.
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