AGENCY TESTIMONY
Commitment to data-driven approaches, science, and health equity
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Dr. Morse reaffirms the health department's commitment to using data-driven approaches, scientific evidence, and a focus on health equity to guide their work and decision-making processes.
- Emphasizes that efforts will continue to be driven by data, science, and health equity
- Commits to defending the health and well-being of every New Yorker, regardless of demographic factors
- Highlights New York City's declaration of racism as a public health crisis
- Expresses pride in the city's commitment to upholding the full spectrum of public health services and ideals
Dr. Michelle Morse
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No matter what lies ahead, our efforts will continue to be driven by data, science, and health equity.
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We will defend the health and well-being of every New Yorker regardless of their race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, ability, or zip code.
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And we will continue to work towards longer, healthier lives for all of our city's residents.
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When you invest in the New York City health department, that's what you're investing in.
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Regardless of whether we're in a period of public health emergency, our work touches every aspect of New Yorkers lives, quite literally from birth to death.
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I'm so proud to serve New York City where we are committed to upholding the full spectrum of public health services and ideals, where we declared racism a public health crisis, and where we remain committed to racial equity in all facets of our work citywide.