New York Public Health Now

About New York Public Health Now

Join New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne as they explore the critical issues, innovations, and initiatives that shape the health and well-being of the people of New York. You will hear timely conversations with public health leaders on topics like air quality, climate change, opioids and harm reduction, Wadsworth Center, New York’s world-class public health laboratory, New York State of Health, our health insurance marketplace, Medicaid recertification and much more. If it matters to you, chances are we are talking about it on NYSDOH's podcast, New York Public Health Now.

Publisher

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Oct 2023

Latest episode

23 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Dec 2025

   Navigating Public Health in a Political World; A Conversation with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis

   Host Dr. Demetre Daskalakis shares insights on practicing public health amidst political shifts, emphasizing humility and coordinated action in this interview.

2. 

   13 Nov 2025

   From Hospital Beds to Healthy Homes: The Power of RSV Vaccination

   New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Director Johanne Morning discuss RSV prevention and practical advice for families during RSV season.

3. 

   30 Oct 2025

   s4e01 Life-Saving Economics: Naloxone’s Cost-Effective Role on the Opioid Crisis

   Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne interview Dr. David Holtgrave about naloxone's cost-effective impact on New York's opioid crisis, revealing lives saved and program successes.

Who has been a guest on New York Public Health Now

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Demetre Daskalakis
• Johanne Morning
• Dr David Holtgrave
• Dr. Ashish Jha
• Nicholas Mantis

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

29,771,411

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

71