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Amid measles outbreak, NYC health officials strive to promote vaccination, dispel myths

The U.S. is battling one of the largest outbreaks of measles in decades, with 465 cases confirmed nationwide and 78 new cases in the last week alone. New York City alone has 285 confirmed cases since last fall. Dr. Oxiris Barbot, commissioner of its Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, talks to…

New York Declares End of Worst Measles Outbreak in Three Decades

US officials on Tuesday declared New York's worst measles epidemic in nearly 30 years officially over after months of emergency measures that included mandatory vaccinations. About 654 people, many in areas with large Orthodox Jewish communities, were infected since October last year but there have…

New York Declares End of Worst Measles Outbreak in Three Decades

US officials on Tuesday declared New York's worst measles epidemic in nearly 30 years officially over after months of emergency measures that included mandatory vaccinations. About 654 people, many in areas with large Orthodox Jewish communities, were infected since October last year but there have…

Inside the Pandemic's First Days

After a summer of outdoor dining, hiking, and staying indoors, New York City is on alert… again. Localized COVID spikes across the city have prompted lockdowns of schools and businesses, but the pandemic is back on all our minds, following the diagnosis and hospitalization of President Trump and ma…

Oxiris Barbot -- a call to action from the NYC Health Commissioner who first faced COVID

Those of us in the New York City area saw our classmate, Oxiris Barbot, as a leader at the beginning of COVID.  A doctor and life-long advocate for health care equity, Oxiris helped all of us through those first difficult first months.  In this episode, she shares her perspective -- and challenges …

Addressing unmet mental health needs of kids

May 16, 2024 - Dr. Oxiris Barbot, president and CEO of the United Hospital Fund, talks about the scope of adolescent mental health needs and makes the case for more preventative care to avoid serious ramifications.

Regaining Trust in Our Public Health System

In this episode, host Brian Elbel discusses the role of public health in society with Dr. Oxiris Barbot, the president and CEO of the United Hospital Fund and the former health commissioner of the City of New York. During their conversation they discuss the importance of public health, the importan…

Ep. 112. Modernizing Medicaid Administration

New York’s Medicaid program provides health insurance to nearly seven million New Yorkers, and it is a critically important way for people to get healthcare. On this episode of Policy Outsider, we discuss why the administration of the Medicaid program—that is, how it is staffed, how it procures ser…