Department of Health Commissioner's Office subject files
Series Number
13307
Summary
These subject files contain correspondence, memorandums, newspaper clippings, printed materials, reports, press releases, speeches, legislative and grant proposals, and hearing testimony. The files deal with such health related issues such as abortion, care for the disabled and handicapped, substance abuse, public health education, and rising medical costs. Files also document health-related research projects and the various commissioners' relationships with health care organizations.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Health. Commissioner's Office
Access Restrictions
13307-09: Use of originals is restricted; consult photocopies of letters in master file.
Director's state hospital code correspondence files
Series Number
10579
Summary
The State Hospital Code sets minimum standards for construction and operation of medical facilities, qualified professional personnel, quality and adequacy of care, and cost of services at residential health care facilities. These files contain the correspondence of the bureau director, Julius Katzive, concerning interpretation and amendment of the State Hospital Code. There are inquiries from hospital administrators and public health officials; internal memoranda and responses; proposed revisions of the code; and reaction to such proposals from the medical community.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Health. Bureau of Hospital Certification
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Department of Health Executive Deputy Commissioner subject files
Series Number
B1214
Summary
This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, clippings, printed materials, reports, press releases, speeches, and other records of the Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Health. The files deal with such health related issues as abortion, child abuse, family planning, generic drugs, nuclear radiation, smoking, teenage pregnancy, toxic shock syndrome, hazardous waste, hospital and nursing home construction, legionnaire's disease, lead poisoning, Medicaid and Medicare, nutrition, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Creator
New York (State). Department of Health. Executive Deputy Commissioner
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Public Health and Health Planning Council meeting and administrative files
Series Number
10740
Summary
This series consists of agendas, transcripts, minutes, and agenda books derived from meetings of the Public Health Council and its successor, the Public Health and Health Planning Council.
Creator
Public Health and Health Planning Council (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
Restricted: Documents pertaining to administrative complaints regarding improper practices in hospital staff appointments and extension of professional privileges, received by the Public Health Council or the Public Health and Health Planning Council, are declared to be confidential by Public Health Law section 2801-b.