New York S05147 establishes health centers on NYCHA campuses to provide basic health services, including specialty care and testing for lead.

New York S05147 amends the public health law to create health centers on NYCHA campuses, providing basic health services for residents. These centers will offer primary care, preventative health services, and specialty care, including testing for lead poisoning and mold exposure, focusing on respiratory illnesses. The department must establish at least one health center in each borough, based on health disparities. The department will also evaluate the effectiveness of these health centers and report annually on their performance.

New York S05147 establishes health centers on NYCHA campuses to provide basic health services, including specialty care and testing for lead.

New York S05147 amends the public health law to create health centers on NYCHA campuses, providing basic health services for residents. These centers will offer primary care, preventative health services, and specialty care, including testing for lead poisoning and mold exposure, focusing on respiratory illnesses. The department must establish at least one health center in each borough, based on health disparities. The department will also evaluate the effectiveness of these health centers and report annually on their performance.