Governor Cuomo declared March 2014 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in New York and reminded residents that cancer screenings are covered by Medicaid and NY State of Health plans. The New York State Department of Health celebrated National Patient Safety Awareness Week from March 2-8 by encouraging healthcare providers to improve quality of care. A measles case was confirmed in a University of Rochester student treated at Strong Memorial Hospital, with alerts going out to potentially exposed individuals on campus.

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March 5, 2014
Governor Cuomo Announces Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed a proclamation declaring March 2014 Colorectal Cancer
Awareness Month in New York State and also reminded New Yorkers to get screened for colorectal,
breast, and cervical cancer"a covered benefit through Medicaid as well as health plans participating
in the NY State of Health marketplace.
March 3, 2014
New York State Department of Health Celebrates National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 2-
8
In recognition of National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 2-8, State Health Commissioner
Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., is encouraging healthcare providers throughout the state to work
together to improve the quality of patient care.
February 10, 2014
State Health Department Confirms Measles Case in Monroe County
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that a University of Rochester
student recently treated at Strong Memorial Hospital had the measles. The student has since fully
recovered and is no longer contagious. People who were potentially exposed on the University
campus are being alerted. The overwhelming majority of people who might have been exposed are
not at-risk because they are considered immune either due to their vaccination history or being of an
age that past exposure is very likely.
February 7, 2014
State Health Department Update Regarding Second Confirmed Measles Case in Capital Region
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday that measles has been
confirmed in a young child who was admitted to Albany Medical Center, and exposures of members
of the public may have occurred. Additional locations of potential exposures at Albany Medical
Center have now been identified.
February 7, 2014 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
In observance of the 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Friday, February 7,
2014, State Health Commissioner, Nirav R. Shah M.D., M.P.H. is urging black Americans to protect
themselves against HIV/AIDS, get tested, and obtain treatment if necessary.
February 6, 2014
State Health Department Confirms Second Measles Case in Capital Region
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) reported today that measles has been confirmed in
a young child who was admitted to Albany Medical Center, and exposures of members of the public
may have occurred.
State Health Department's Youth Access Tobacco Enforcement Program Announces Sales of
Tobacco to Teens Reaches 14 Year Low
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) today announced the results of a report
highlighting the accomplishments of the Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act (ATUPA), which

2. shows teen smoking rates have dramatically decreased due to efforts which make it difficult for
teens to buy cigarettes.
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