One of the most powerful public health measures is simply recording every birth and death. In rural Colombia, as in much of the world, it’s a lot harder than it sounds. Dr. Diana Hidalgo, left, and Dr ...

ALBANY — A proposal that would dramatically reshape how the state Department of Health maintains and releases records that include birth and death certificates has prompted an outcry from genealogists ...

“Birth, marriage, and death certificates are more than just documents, they allow someone to self-identify and to be seen for who they really are,” acting State Department of Health Commissioner Dr.

Wichita County residents and others will soon be able to get birth and death certificates with less hassle. The county will install a new software that will make it easier for people to access their ...