public health

The order was supposed to expire on Sunday, but has been extended to Feb. 2.

But no progress was reported in contract talks between the nurses and three major hospital centers.

At the same time, enrollment in New York’s free- or low-cost Essential Plan has increased.

Strikes cause mortality rates at hospitals to go up by 19.4%, according to a 20-year study.

There was no immediate word on when the two sides would resume bargaining.

Representatives of the three medical centers insist they can serve the public despite the walk out by nearly 15,000 nurses.

Some hospital reps say they anticipate the strike could last weeks.

Nearly 15,000 nurses at three major medical centers are headed for picket lines.

The governor called on New York lawmakers in the House Republican majority to 'stand up and fight back.'

Covering coughs and sneezes and washing your hands can help prevent infections, according to the New York City health department.