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Hunger Rates in New York State Surpass Early Pandemic Levels

 1 in 10 New Yorkers Face Food Insufficiency as Federal Cuts Reduce Nutrition Programs 

April 2, 2025
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More Than 60% of New York’s Newest Veterans Have a Disability

Better access to appropriate health care and mental health services needed

October 7, 2024
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Mental Health of New Yorkers Stagnates Overall, Worsens for Some New Yorkers

More than three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of depression and anxiety among New Yorkers remain highly elevated.

June 21, 2023
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Food-Insecure New Yorkers Twice as Likely to Have Unsatisfactory Health

New survey finds New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity have worse health, skip medical care to afford food

August 16, 2022
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President’s Corner

Local Food for All People

In his latest column, NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman warns of the devastating impact cuts to funding that helps schools and food banks buy fresh, locally grown food will make and urges policymakers to reverse course.

March 20, 2025
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Consider Ourselves Warned

In his latest column, NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman highlights that with rising vaccine skepticism and weakened public health infrastructure, the warning signs of the next public health crisis are here—and we must act now to prevent it.

February 11, 2025
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President’s Corner

Healthy and Free School Meals for All

In his latest column, NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman highlights the promise of universal free school meals for all public school students in New York State.

January 21, 2025
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A Wish List for 2025

NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman shares a wish list for a healthier New York in 2025.

December 18, 2024
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What Do New York’s Veterans Need?

NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman highlights efforts underway across New York State to help veterans' family members and caregivers identify suicide risk, start conversations about safe storage of guns and other lethal means, and potentially save lives.

October 29, 2024
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Navigating Health: Build Bridges or Stay in Your Lane?

NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman highlights efforts underway across New York State to help veterans' family members and caregivers identify suicide risk, start conversations about safe storage of guns and other lethal means, and potentially save lives.

October 4, 2024
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