The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene(DOHMH)

Introduction

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the core city agency responsible for public health affairs in New York City, headquartered at 125 Worth Street in lower Manhattan's municipal office building. As one of the largest city health departments in the United States, it bears the responsibility of safeguarding the physical and mental health of over 8 million New York City residents, with jurisdiction spanning infectious disease control, environmental health regulation, mental health services, maternal and child health, immunization, restaurant health inspections, and emergency response to public health crises. During public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the department served as the city's central command for epidemic prevention. The agency houses a health data center that publishes New York City health statistics reports and epidemiological survey results, providing scientific basis for public health policy. While primarily an administrative office, the department regularly opens health forums and community outreach events to the public.

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