The State of New York has many helpful resources available to use in response to the Zika virus and its health effects. The programs and resources included below are offered to New York residents, including clinicians, by the New York State Department of Health and other state-based organizations. If these resources do not address your needs or you require additional information, please contact the New York State Department of Health at 888-364-4723, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
New York State Department of Health Resources
- Zika Virus
- Early Intervention Program
- Medicaid in New York State
- Care Coordination Programs-Maternal and Infant Health Community Collaboratives (MICHC)
- Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program
- Newborn Screening Program
- Newborn Hearing Screening
- Child Health Plus Insurance Program
Local Health Department Zika-Specific Websites
- New York City: New York City-Zika Virus
- Albany County: Albany County Department of Health-Zika Virus
- Erie County: Erie County NY Department of Health-Zika Virus
- Onondaga County: Onondaga County-Zika Virus
- Sullivan County: Sullivan County-Zika Virus
Social Service Programs
- New York State Social Service Programs
- New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
- New York City Social Services
State HelpLine Phone Numbers
- General Public Information on Zika: 888-364-4723
- NYS Growing Up Healthy Hotline: Women Infants and Children: 1-800-522-5006
- NYS Child Health Plus: 1-800-698-4543.
- Mother to Baby Information: 866-626-6847
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: 866-692-3641
Resources for Clinicians
State-Based Partner Organizations
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- American Academy of Pediatrics – New York State
- National Association of Social Workers, New York State
- New York State Neurology Society
- Infectious Disease Society of New York
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, District II
- New York State Psychological Association
