Joint Statement: New Budget and Tax Law Threatens Health of New Yorkers
NYHealth joined the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York and the Greater Rochester Health Foundation to issue a joint statement warning that deep federal cuts will jeopardize health coverage, food assistance, and essential services for millions of New Yorkers.
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Care Across Communities Dashboard
The Care Across Communities dashboard offers a detailed ZIP code-level exploration of New York's primary care across four domains: primary care access, preventive care, health outcomes, and socio-demographic status.
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Hunger on the Rise: Food Insufficiency in New York State
This NYHealth data brief examines food insufficiency in New York State over the past four years.
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A Win for Health, A Win for Children
The 2025–2026 New York State budget expands and fully funds universal free school meals, ensuring that 2.7 million students across the State have the food they need to be healthy and ready to learn.
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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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In his latest column, NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman explains how extending Affordable Care Act subsidies could end the shutdown and protect affordable health coverage for millions.
Read "Health Care Is the Off-Ramp Out of the Shutdown"
NYHealth submitted the following comments supporting New York State’s decision to terminate its Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver and return to the Basic Health Program (BHP) in response to catastrophic federal funding cuts to the Essential Plan.
Read "NYHealth Comments on New York State’s Request to Terminate the Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver and Return to the Basic Health Program"
Federal cuts likely to worsen hunger, State action can help
Read "More Than Half of Older Adults in New York State Have Difficulty Accessing Affordable, Quality Food, NYHealth Report Finds "
In his latest column, NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman highlights how New York is stepping up to safeguard vaccines and protect health coverage as Washington retreats from its responsibilities.
Read "When Washington Retreats, States Step Up"
NYHealth Senior Program Officer Derek Coy testified in-person at the September 22, 2025, New York City Council Committee on Veterans Meeting on Oversight – Implementing Recommendations from the Veterans Advisory Board.
Read "NYHealth Testimony on Implementing Recommendations from the Veterans Advisory Board"
NYHealth submitted the following comments in support of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed rule to reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) .
Read "NYHealth Comments on CMS’ Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Reform"
Read an Op-Ed in The Buffalo News from NYHealth Program Officer Ali Foti.
Read "Op-Ed: Another Voice: Amid misinformation, trust your primary care team – and invest in them"
In his latest column, NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman explores how fear and policy changes are putting immigrant health at risk.
Read "Fear Factor: Immigrant Health in Jeopardy"