ActionHealthNYC: Effectiveness of a Health Care Access Program for the Uninsured, 2016-2017.

To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel health care access program (ActionHealthNYC) for uninsured immigrants. The evaluation was conducted as a randomized controlled trial in New York City from May 2016 through June 2017. Using baseline and follow-up survey data, we assessed health care access, patient experience, and health status.

Impact on Primary Care Access Post-Disaster: A Case Study From the Rockaway Peninsula.

Objective: Assess Hurricane Sandy's impact on primary care providers' services in the Rockaways.

Methods: In-person surveys were conducted in 2014. A list of 46 health care sites in the area of interest was compiled and each site was called to offer participation in our survey.

Legal Considerations for Health Care Practitioners After Superstorm Sandy.

During disaster response and recovery, legal issues often arise related to the provision of health care services to affected residents. Superstorm Sandy led to the evacuation of many hospitals and other health care facilities and compromised the ability of health care practitioners to provide necessary primary care. This article highlights the challenges and legal concerns faced by health care practitioners in the aftermath of Sandy, which included limitations in scope of practice, difficulties with credentialing, lack of portability of practitioner licenses, and concerns regarding volunteer immunity and liability.

First time compliance inspections to evaluate an artificial trans fat ban in Nassau County.

Background: In 2007, Nassau County, New York, restricted the use of artificial trans fats in food establishments licensed by the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDH). The regulation took effect April 1, 2008.

Objective: This study assesses first-time inspection compliance rates with the trans fat ban and examines barriers to enforcement.