| New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | |
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| Jurisdiction | New York City |
| Headquarters | 125 Worth Street New York, New York |
| Agency executive | Thomas Farley, MD, MPH, Commissioner |
| Parent agency | New York City |
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| http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/ | |
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is a department of the Government of New York City responsible for public health along with issuing birth certificates, dog licenses, and conducting restaurant inspection and enforcement. The current commissioner is Thomas Farley, MD, MPH.[1]
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History
The department was initially set up as the New York City Board of Health, which held its first meeting in 1805 to combat an outbreak of yellow fever.[2]
See also
References
- ^ New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website, accessed 25 March 2009
- ^ New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website, accessed 2nd December 2008
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