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Dr. Jason Graham MD

Dr. Jason Graham Appointed Acting Chief Medical Examiner

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    Seasoned agency leader has steered OCME's response to the opioid overdose crisis in coordination with local, state and federal partners.
CAP Accredited - College of American Pathologists

A Decade of Top Honors for Molecular Genetics Laboratory

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    For 10 years consecutive years, the Molecular Genetics Laboratory has received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists in recognition of the high quality of service provided to the community.
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COVID-19 Vaccines: Safe. Free. Easy.

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    COVID-19 vaccinations are now available at no cost to New Yorkers ages 5 and older. To find a location near you for a free and safe vaccine, visit vaccinefinder.nyc.gov or call 1-877-VAX-4NYC.
Forensic Pathology Fellows

OCME Marks Graduation of Forensic Pathology Fellows

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    Graduates of the specialized training program join the ranks of medical examiners serving on the frontlines of public health and criminal justice.
Congratulations for the Frederick O'Reilly Hayes Award Winners

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    OCME managers Jamilla Dick-Quashie and Robert Van Pelt were recognized through the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Frederick O’Reilly Hayes Prize in 2020 for their extraordinary service in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.
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Office of Chief Medical Examiner

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) conducts independent investigations using advanced forensic science in the service of families, communities and the criminal justice system. Our work provides answers for those affected by sudden and traumatic loss, and helps protect public health.

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Birth & Death Certificate

Issues birth and death certificates for individuals who are born and who die in NYC.

Issues birth and death certificates for individuals who are born and who die in NYC.

Issues birth and death certificates for individuals who are born and who die in NYC.

NYC Well

Trouble coping? Don't struggle alone. We're here to listen and help with problems.

Trouble coping? Don't struggle alone. We're here to listen and help with problems.

Trouble coping? Don't struggle alone. We're here to listen and help with problems.

Burial Benefits for Veterans

Burial benefits available for veterans, spouses and dependents buried in a national cemetery.

Burial benefits available for veterans, spouses and dependents buried in a national cemetery.

Burial benefits available for veterans, spouses and dependents buried in a national cemetery.

Ready New York

Learn how you can be best prepared for all types of emergencies.

Learn how you can be best prepared for all types of emergencies.

Learn how you can be best prepared for all types of emergencies.

Notify NYC

Sign up to receive alerts from the City's official source for information about emergencies.

Sign up to receive alerts from the City's official source for information about emergencies.

Sign up to receive alerts from the City's official source for information about emergencies.

Safe Sleep for Babies

Babies sleep safest alone, on their backs, in a bare crib or bassinet—not in bed with you.

Babies sleep safest alone, on their backs, in a bare crib or bassinet—not in bed with you.

Babies sleep safest alone, on their backs, in a bare crib or bassinet—not in bed with you.

Get your flu vaccine, NYC!

With COVID-19 still around, protect yourself from getting the flu and needing medical care.

With COVID-19 still around, protect yourself from getting the flu and needing medical care.

With COVID-19 still around, protect yourself from getting the flu and needing medical care.