NYHealth’s “Best of 2025” Annual Report
2025 was a defining year for health policy—one marked by deep uncertainty. Yet, the New York Health Foundation and its partners demonstrated leadership amid the instability. Explore our Best of 2025 to learn about some of our accomplishments from the past year.
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Finding Peace in the Adirondacks
NYHealth grantee Homeward Bound Adirondacks helps veterans navigate challenges and find peace as they transition back to civilian life.
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New York Health Foundation Commits $1 Million to Address Urgent Hunger Crisis
NYHealth issued $1 million immediate cash relief to support NY families in need of food assistance.
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Report: No One Should Age Hungry
Through qualitative and quantitative research, this report identifies the barriers that older adults face in accessing healthy, affordable food and provides recommendations to reduce hunger and support the health of older adults.
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Rebuilding a Good Life
Pazir was ripped from the life he knew when the Taliban bombed the Kabul International Airport. Read his story of trauma, resilience, and recovery.
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Refugees Get Off to a New Start with Health Care Services
Mohammed Hussan is an Arabic-speaking refugee from Iraq; because of his Christian faith, he was jailed and beaten in his home country. Mohammed and his family arrived in Rochester in 2014, where they were able to access health care and rebuild their lives through an innovative program.
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A Healthy Valentine’s Day
Riley Elementary’s second-grade class faced an important choice: What snacks would they eat for their class Valentine’s Day Party? The class has been learning about nutrition and physical activity through Oswego County Health Department’s Healthy Highway program.
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Care for the Whole Family
Lori, a mother of two, could not afford health insurance. Luckily, her children were able to qualify for low-cost health insurance—with the help of the North Country Children’s Clinic, she enrolled them in Child Health Plus.
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Vulnerable Children Receive Vital Oral Health Services
Four-year-old Noah has a happy, healthy smile, thanks in part to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Smiles Program, a pilot program that is connecting some of New York’s most vulnerable children to oral health services.
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New Yorkers at High Risk for Diabetes Find Help from YMCA Program
A diabetes prevention program offered by YMCAs across the State has helped Donald, Grace, and other participants reduce their risk developing the disease by 50% and improve their health and wellbeing.
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East Harlem Bikes, Runs, and Walks Its Way to Better Health
5-year-old Moa is an expert on Randall’s Island, having explored every corner of the park during weekly visits with his parents. For Moa, his parents, and other East Harlem residents, the ability to access Randall’s Island for fresh air and physical activity has been a boon.
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Children Struggling with Mental Illness Get Help at the Pediatrician’s Office
For children living with mental health conditions, finding and receiving timely treatment can be difficult. A new program on Long Island is working to better meet the needs of children with mental health issues and their families.
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Veteran suicides occur at twice the rate as the general population
Read "Veteran Suicide Rate in New York State Jumps by 25%"
A co-authored column by David Sandman, Ph.D., President and CEO, New York Health Foundation, and David Shulkin, M.D., Ninth Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, on confronting the growing crisis of veteran suicide.
Read "Combating Military Suicide: What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Us"
NYHealth Senior Program Officer Derek Coy gave the following testimony on March 4, 2026, to the NYC Council Committee on Veterans Jointly with the Committee on Women and Gender Equity Oversight – Serving Women Veterans
Read "NYHealth Testimony on Improving Support for Women Veterans"
NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman submitted the following testimony on February 20, 2026, to the New York State Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the 2026 Executive Budget Proposal: Higher Education.
Read "NY Health Testimony on Investing in Primary Care and Expanding the role of Medical Assistants (MAs)"
NYHealth submitted the following comments on proposed HHS rules affecting access to gender-affirming care
Read "NYHealth Comments on Proposed HHS Rules Affecting Access to Gender-Affirming Care"
NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman testified at the New York State Joint Legislative Budget Hearing: Health
Read "NY Health Testimony on Investing in Primary Care: The Smartest Way to Improve Health and Control Costs"
A data brief released by the New York Health Foundation and the Primary Care Development Corporation analyzes the most recent data on three urgent primary care challenges in 2025.
Read "New Data Highlight Primary Care as a Win-Win for Health Outcomes and Costs in New York"
In his latest column, NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman shares findings from the USDA’s food security report and emphasizes the importance of continuing data collection to guide investment and decision-making.
Read "Hiding the Numbers Won’t Reduce Hunger"