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This page contains clinical tools, provider resources and patient education materials promoting evidence-based best practices and chronic disease management. These materials are available for health care providers and their practices to help improve patient care related to key public health challenges.

New and recent Action Kits are listed in their entirety first, followed by additional materials sorted alphabetically by topic.

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New: Tobacco Treatment Action Kit (2024)

Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers who smoke try to quit each year, but many do so without resources or support. Some New Yorkers may not be ready or interested in quitting but may care about protecting those around them, saving money or participating in activities that are meaningful to them. Although tobacco use treatment has traditionally been framed as only appropriate for patients who are ready to quit, tobacco treatment medications can help all patients avoid uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms, whether they want to quit, reduce their use or avoid smoking in specific situations (such as at home, at work or in public spaces).

As a health care provider, you can support all your patients who smoke or vape with tobacco use treatment, including medications, to help them reach their goals. This Action Kit contains tools and resources to aid in your treatment of patients who smoke or vape, regardless of their readiness to quit.

View the Tobacco Treatment Action Kit.

Maternal Health Action Kit (2024)

There is an ongoing maternal health crisis in New York City, particularly among communities of color. Recent reports indicate that Black women were nine times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause and three times more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity than White women. Latina women also experienced severe maternal morbidity and pregnancy-related death at nearly twice the rate of White non-Latina women. These inequities persist due to structural racism that deny women of color the opportunity to pursue their optimal health across the life course — before, during and after pregnancy.

View the Maternal Health Action Kit.

Health Insurance Action Kit (2024)

When New Yorkers have access to health insurance coverage, they get timely preventive care services and can better manage their chronic health conditions and improve their overall health. As a health care provider, you play a key role in linking your patients to health insurance, especially now, when access to health care services is crucial. This toolkit contains resources to help you and your patients understand and use our free health insurance enrollment services.

View the Health Insurance Action Kit.

HPV Vaccine Action Kit (2023)

Each year in the U.S., 27,000 men and women get cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV vaccination is the most effective way to prevent these painful or deadly illnesses. HPV vaccine is recommended for boys and girls at 11-12 years of age, when HPV acquisition is low and the immune response to the vaccine is more robust. Unfortunately, New York City’s HPV vaccination rates fall dramatically short of the 2020 national goal of 80 percent three-dose coverage. Health care providers play a critical role in increasing HPV vaccination rates, and this toolkit offers helpful strategies and tools.

View the HPV Vaccine Action Kit.

Latent Tuberculosis Infection Action Kit (2023)

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge because of global inequities in access to diagnosis and treatment. New York City’s rate of tuberculosis disease is more than twice as high as the U.S. national rate. Health inequities contribute to disparate rates of tuberculosis infection in NYC. New Yorkers who are born outside the U.S., non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic or Latino/a are most affected.

A previous study demonstrated that the majority of cases of tuberculosis disease in NYC were avoidable. Missed screening opportunities and failure to treat latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) frequently contribute to the progression to active tuberculosis disease. This toolkit contains provider and patient resources to help health care providers identify, test for and treat latent tuberculosis infection and prevent active tuberculosis disease.

View the Latent Tuberculosis Infection Action Kit.

Youth Tobacco and E-Cigarette Prevention Action Kit (2022)

“The popularity of e-cigarettes and alternative products among youth is alarming. In 2021, more than five times as many New York City (NYC) high school students used e-cigarettes than smoked cigarettes. Additionally, about one in nine NYC public high school students regularly uses cannabis (marijuana). E-cigarettes can expose young New Yorkers to large amounts of nicotine, as well as harmful and cancer-causing chemicals. Both nicotine and cannabis can affect a young person’s developing brain, including memory, concentration, learning ability, and mental health. Also, more than 100,000 NYC children ages 12 and younger are exposed to secondhand smoke at home.

As a health care provider, you are critical to preventing and treating tobacco, e-cigarette and alternative product use.

View the Youth Tobacco and E-Cigarette Prevention Action Kit

Immediate Initiation of Antiretroviral Treatment (iART) Action Kit (2021)

The recommended standard of HIV care in New York is to start antiretroviral treatment (ART) on the day of diagnosis, at the first clinic visit, or on the day that a client returns to care. The Immediate Initiation of Antiretroviral Treatment (iART) Action Kit includes provider and client resources. The kit is structured around these core HIV treatment practices:

Offering HIV testing to all clients at least once a year, and more frequently to clients who may benefit from testing every three to six months

Initiating ART as soon as possible, preferably on the same day of diagnosis

Performing genotype resistance testing on all clients with HIV, but not waiting for genotype testing results to initiate eligible clients on iART

Establishing an iART clinic workflow

View the Immediate Initiation of Antiretroviral Treatment (iART) Action Kit.

Additional Resources and Materials by Topic

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Breastfeeding

Patient Education Materials

How To Breastfeed

The NYC Parents' Guide to Breastfeeding (PDF)

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Breastfeeding Pocket Guide (PDF)

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Breastfeeding Hospital Instruction Pad (Positioning Sheets) (PDF)

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Breastfeeding Rights and Accommodations

Breastfeeding Mothers' Bill of Rights (PDF)

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Find a Baby-Friendly Facility

You Have the Right to Breastfeed Palm Card (PDF)

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Returning to Work

NYC Commission for Human Rights — Lactation Accommodations

Other Resources

New York Lactation Consultant Association

National Women’s Health and Breastfeeding Helpline

Safe Formula Preparation Guides (PDF)

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For more information, visit the Breastfeeding webpage.

Cocaine

Provider Tools and Resources

CDC MMWR: Cocaine

Epi Data Brief: Overdose (PDF)

Cocaine Fact Sheet for Providers: Overview, Risks, Harm Reduction Strategies and Treatment (PDF)

Talking about Substance Use with Patients: Language Guide for Providers (PDF)

Prescribing Naloxone to Your Patients (PDF)

Patient Education Materials

Tips for Safer Use of Cocaine and Crack Pamphlet(PDF)

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Getting Naloxone in Pharmacies Flyer (PDF)

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What is Naloxone (PDF)

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简体中文

Cocaine and Crack Facts Poster (PDF)

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Cocaine and Crack Facts Easel with Tear-Off Fact Sheet (PDF)

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繁體中文 |
简体中文

Stop OD NYC Flyer (PDF)

For more information, visit the Cocaine webpage.

Diabetes

Patient Materials

Diabetes Management Tools

Diabetes Checkbook (PDF)
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Healthy Eating Active Living Rx Pad (PDF)
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My Plate Planner (PDF)
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My Medication List (PDF)
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My Medication List - Wallet Sized (PDF)
Other Languages: Español

Patient Education Resources

Health Bulletin #123: Diabetes (PDF)

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National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) Fact Sheet (PDF)
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Are You on the Path to Type 2 Diabetes? Infographic Fact Sheet (PDF)
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Guide to Healthy Eating and Active Living in NYC (PDF)
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For more information, visit the Diabetes webpage.

Early Intervention

Provider Tools and Resources

At-Risk Conditions (PDF)

Diagnosed Conditions with a High Probability of Developmental Delay (PDF)

Referral Form (PDF)

Referral Card (PDF)

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Help Every Child Get a Great Start (PDF)

Clinicians' Guide (PDF)

Clinicians' Algorithm (PDF)

Patient Materials

Tools for Child Care Providers

Resources for Child Care Providers (PDF)

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Linking Infants and Toddlers in Child Care to Early Intervention (PDF)

Other Languages: Español

Referral Card (PDF)

Other Languages: Español

Common Myths About Children with Disabilities and the Early Intervention Program (PDF)

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Watch: Observing Development in Child Care Settings, and Making Referrals to Early Intervention

Family Education Materials

Early Help Matters Brochure (PDF)

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Developmental Monitoring for Babies and Toddlers at Risk for Developmental Delays and Disabilities (PDF)

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ਪੰਜਾਬੀ

Your Family Rights in Early Intervention (PDF)

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Assistive Technology: Tools to Help Your Child Learn and Play (PDF)

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Watch: Early Intervention Families Share Why Early Help Matters

Watch: NYC Early Intervention: Family-Centered Best Practices

Watch: Ways Houses of Worship Can Support Families

For more information, visit the Early Intervention main page or Early Intervention: Information for Providers page.

Healthy Eating

Patient Materials

Healthy Eating Tools

Prescription for Healthy Eating and Active Living (PDF)

Other Languages: Español

My Plate Planner (PDF)

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My Plate Planner for Children and Teens (PDF)

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What's On Your Plate? (PDF)

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Do you Know How Much Sodium Is in Your Food? Flipchart (PDF)

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How Much Sugar Is In Your Drink? Flip Chart (PDF)

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Family and Patient Education Resources

Health Bulletin #111: Cut the Salt (PDF)

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Guide to Healthy Eating and Active Living in NYC (PDF)
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Using Food Labels to Eat Less Sodium (PDF)

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Teens Don't Be Fooled: Learn the Facts about Food and Fitness (PDF)

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You Have the Power to Improve Your Family's Health and Well-Being: A Coaching Guide for Parents (PDF)

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For more information, visit the Nutrition Tips, Nutrition Services or Nutrition Education webpage.

Hypertension

Provider Tools and Resources

Hypertension Management Coaching Guide (PDF)

Patient Materials

Hypertension Management Tools

My Plate Planner (PDF)

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Medication Adherence Assessment (PDF)

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Do you Know How Much Sodium Is in Your Food? Flipchart (PDF)

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My Medication List (PDF)

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My Medication List — Wallet Sized (PDF)

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Prescription for Healthy Eating and Active Living (PDF)

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Blood Pressure Tracking Card (PDF)

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ਪੰਜਾਬੀ |
हिन्दी

Patient Education

Health Bulletin #111: Cut the Salt (PDF)

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Guide to Healthy Eating and Active Living in NYC (PDF)
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How to Take Your Blood Pressure (PDF)

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Learn the Facts About Your Medicine Fact Sheet (PDF)

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Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider or Pharmacist About Your Medicine Card (PDF)

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Using Food Labels to Eat Less Sodium (PDF)

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বাংলা

For more information, visit the High Blood Pressure page.

Immunization

Provider Tools and Resources

Citywide Immunization Registry Card (PDF)

How to Make a Strong Recommendation for Needed Vaccines Card (PDF)

Standards for Adult Immunization Practice Guide (PDF)

Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older, United States (PDF)

Non-Patient Specific Standing Orders for Adult Vaccinations: An Implementation Guide for Clinicians (PDF)

Vaccine Storage and Handling Guide (PDF)

Adult Immunization Additional Resources and Continuing Education Sheet (PDF)

How to Order More Resources (PDF)

Patient Education Materials

Patient Self-Screening Form (PDF)

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简体中文

Adult Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

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Adult Vaccination Poster (PDF)

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For more information, visit the Immunization Information for Providers page.

Medication Adherence

Patient Education Materials

Medication Adherence Assessment (PDF)

Other Languages: Español

Learn the Facts About Your Medicine Fact Sheet (PDF)

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বাংলা

Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider or Pharmacist About Your Medicine Card (PDF)

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বাংলা

Medication Myths and Facts Sheet (PDF)

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বাংলা

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: Buprenorphine

Provider Tools and Resources

Buprenorphine Prescribing Resources (PDF)

Epi Data Brief: Buprenorphine and Methadone Treatment (PDF)

City Health Information: Buprenorphine (PDF)

Buprenorphine Pamphlet for Providers (PDF)

Buprenorphine Myths and Facts (PDF)

NEJM Article: Overcoming My Fear of Treating Opioid Use Disorder

Patient Education Tools and Materials

Buprenorphine Tear-Off Self-Assessment Sheet (PDF)

Buprenorphine Pamphlet for Patients (PDF)

Buprenorphine Problem Poster (PDF)

Fentanyl Poster (PDF)

For more information, visit the Alcohol and Drug Use page.

Opioid Prescribing and Safety

Provider and Pharmacist Resources

City Health Information: Preventing Misuse of Prescription Opioid Drugs (PDF)

CDC's Opioid Guideline App

Epi Data Brief: Unintentional Opioid Analgesic Poisoning (Overdose) Deaths Involving Heroin and/or Fentanyl in New York City, 2000 - 2015 (PDF)

Brooklyn Treatment Provider Directory (PDF)

Brooklyn Naloxone / Harm Reduction Palm Card (PDF)

Naloxone Guidelines (PDF)

New York State Opioid Prescribing Legislation (PDF)

Non-Patient Specific Prescription for the Dispensing of Naloxone in NYC Pharmacies

Talking to Patients about Naloxone (PDF)

Poster: Naloxone Available Here (PDF)

Pocket Card: Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (PDF)

Patient Resources

Poster: Save a Life (PDF)

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Patient pamphlet intended to be given to patients when opioids are prescribed: Opioid Pain Relievers: What You Need To Know (PDF)

Poster: Sometimes The Medicine Is The Problem (PDF)

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Poster: One New Yorker Dies Every Other Day from Opioid Painkillers (PDF)

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العربية

Buprenorphine (Suboxone): A Treatment Option For People Who Use Opioid Painkillers and Heroin (PDF)

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Accessing Naloxone for Overdose Prevention (PDF)

Other Languages: Español

Opioid Safety and How to Use Naloxone (PDF)

Getting Naloxone in Pharmacies: What You Need to Know (PDF)

Patient Pamphlet: Prescription Painkillers (PDF)

Naloxone Palm Card (PDF)

Fentanyl Fact Sheet (PDF)

For more information, visit the Alcohol and Drug Use page.

PrEP and PEP

PrEP Guidelines

New York State PrEP guidelines

CDC PrEP guidelines (PDF)

CDC PrEP supplement for clinical providers (PDF)

Emergency PEP Guidelines

New York State PEP guidelines

CDC PEP guidelines for non-occupational exposures

CDC PEP guidelines for occupational exposures

NYC Provider Resources

“On-Demand” Dosing for PrEP: Guidance for Medical Providers (PDF)

HIV Surveillance Annual Report, 2021 (PDF)

STD Screening & Vaccination Guidelines Tables (PDF)

STD Treatment Guidelines Table (PDF)

Diagnosing Bacterial STIs in MSM (PDF)

City Health Information (CHI): Providing Comprehensive Health Care to Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) (PDF)

City Health Information (CHI): Intimate Partner Violence: Encouraging Disclosure and Referral in the Primary Care Setting (PDF)

The Link Between Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Among Women in the U.S. (PDF)

PrEP Triage Protocol Card (PDF)

Become a PrEP Champion! (PDF)

Recommended ICD-10 Codes for PrEP and PEP (PDF)

Workshops and Trainings on PrEP and Emergency PEP (PDF)

Get Continuing Education: PrEP and PEP Action Kit for Women (PDF)

New York State Resources

GOALS Framework for Sexual History Taking in Primary Care (PDF)

Payment Options for PrEP (PDF)

Payment Options for Emergency PEP (PDF)

New York State Department of Health Uninsured Care Programs Application and Instructions (PDF)
Other Languages: Español

Patient Education Materials

User’s Guide to PrEP (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Kreyòl ayisyen | Français

User’s Guide to Emergency PEP (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Kreyòl ayisyen | Français

PrEP Poster (PDF)

PrEP Self-Assessment Card (PDF)

PrEP Self-Assessment Easel (PDF)

Tobacco and E-cigarette Use

Provider Tools and Resources

Tobacco Treatment Guide (PDF)

Tobacco Treatment Guide References (PDF)

Tobacco Treatment Medication Prescribing Chart (PDF)

Supporting Your Patients Who Smoke or Vape: A Coaching Guide (PDF)

Supporting Your Pregnant and Postpartum Patients Who Smoke or Vape: A Coaching Guide (PDF)

New York State Tobacco Counseling Information and Billing Codes (PDF)

New York State Smokers' Quitline Patient Referral Program Flyer (PDF)

City Health Information: Promoting Oral Health (PDF)

Patient Education Materials

Keep Your Mouth Healthy (PDF)

E-Cigarettes Health Bulletin (PDF)
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Smoke-Free Housing Health Bulletin (PDF)

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Brochure: Quit to Save (PDF)

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ײִדיש

Do You Smoke? Questionnaire Pad (PDF)

Booklet: Still Smoking? Make a plan to meet your goals (PDF)

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Smoking Damages Teeth and Gums Poster (PDF)

Guide to Tobacco Treatment Programs in New York City (PDF)

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