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Opportunities to Expand the Good Food Purchasing Program in New York

Harnessing the collective purchasing power of public institutions can improve food quality, lower costs, and support local agriculture. The Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) is one way to harness that power. Much like Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for energy efficiency in buildings, GFPP encourages better practices, guiding public institutions to make purchases that align with six values: nutrition, local economies, environmental sustainability, valued workforce, racial justice, and animal welfare.

New Yorkers are working to advance GFPP values by updating vending contracts on municipal property, educating local officials, and advocating for greater State support for local foods. Please join NYHealth for a webinar to learn about ways to provide healthier foods to millions of New Yorkers and create additional opportunities for small farms and suppliers to compete for institutional contracts.

Speakers:

Kristin Kessler, Food and Nutrition Lead, Kingston Department of Health and Wellness

Ribka Getachew, Director, New York Good Food Purchasing Program Campaign, Community Food Advocates

Mark A. Izeman, Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

The Next Chapter: Understanding New York’s Newest Veterans

Please join us on October 8, 2024 to explore the results of a new report from the RAND Corporation, commissioned by the New York Health Foundation (NYHealth), on the health and wellbeing of New York State’s newest veterans. Based on a survey of New Yorkers who recently separated from military service, the report offers the first comprehensive look at New York veterans’ health and social service needs since RAND’s landmark needs assessment nearly 14 years ago.

Speakers will be:

Derek Coy, Senior Program Officer, New York Health Foundation
Jordanna Mallach, Town Supervisor, Harrietstown, New York
Jeanne S. Ringel, Senior Economist Director, RAND Corporation
David Sandman, President and CEO, New York Health Foundation
Jacob Skoda, Student Director – Veterans Rights Pro Bono Project, Albany Law School
Gavin Walters, Director, Ulster County Vet2Vet Program

Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, October 1st. If you plan to attend in person or virtually, R.S.V.P. by clicking the “Select tickets” button and following the instructions.

If you are registering to join the event remotely, you will receive a link to the livestream via e-mail the morning of Monday, October 7th.

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: The Legacy of Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez

As we approach Hispanic Heritage Month, join NYHealth for a conversation with Dr. William Sturkey of the University of Pennsylvania as he discusses his book, The Ballad of Roy Benavidez: The Life and Times of America’s Most Famous Hispanic War Hero.

U.S. Army Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez, a Medal of Honor recipient, was renowned for his actions during the Vietnam War and his advocacy for veterans’ rights. His actions on May 2, 1968, when he saved the lives of eight soldiers despite being seriously wounded, remain a powerful example of selfless service. Beyond the battlefield, Benavidez was instrumental in safeguarding disability benefits for veterans through his testimony on Capitol Hill, a legacy that continues to resonate in policies protecting veterans’ benefits.

Dr. Sturkey will delve into Benavidez’s enduring legacy, exploring his military service, his advocacy work on veterans’ benefits, and the broader contributions of Hispanic and Latino-American veterans.

Speaker:

Dr. William Sturkey, Associate Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania

Post-Chevron: Impacts on the Food, Agriculture, and Public Health Regulatory Landscape

Join a webinar exploring the impacts of one of the most significant legal developments in recent years: the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron deference in Loper Bright v. Raimondo. This ruling has profound implications for the regulatory interpretation of major legislation such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Farm Bill.

Chevron deference required judges to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutory language. A bedrock of administrative law stemming from the 1984 case Chevron U. S. A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., the principle was grounded in the idea that agencies have technical and subject-matter expertise that judges and politicians do not. This decision, combined with that in Corner Post, Inc. v. Bd. of Governors of the Fed. Reserve System, which expands the statute of limitations the Administrative Procedure Act grants for challenging agency regulations, redefines the relationship between agencies and the judiciary.

In this webinar, a panel of experts will address food, agriculture, and public health regulations that could be affected, potential impacts on both the way Congress legislates and agencies conduct rulemaking, and how this ruling may change the way funders conduct policy advocacy.

This webinar is open to funders only.

Developing Youth Mental Health Services for Immigrant and Rural Communities on Eastern Long Island

Nearly two-thirds of teens in the United States who experience mental health challenges don’t seek help. This is especially true in rural and semi-rural communities in New York, where shortages of culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health providers, stigma about behavioral health disorders, and cost-prohibitive treatment can pose additional hurdles to care.

Please join NYHealth to discuss community-driven mental health services that support the holistic wellbeing of young people living in rural areas and immigrant communities. Hear from members of Organización Latino Americana (OLA) of Eastern Long Island, who lead efforts to integrate bilingual mental health services, crisis intervention, and healing practices for middle and high school students living on the East End of Long Island. Learn about OLA’s mental health initiative, Youth Connect, and gain practical insight into managing bilingual services and expanding partnerships in more communities.

Speakers:

Minerva Perez, Executive Director, OLA of Eastern Long Island

Jon López, Youth Connect Intervention Advocate, OLA of Eastern Long Island

Choose to Include: Accessibility in Public Health

This webinar looks to increase disability awareness in health programs and provide people with tools, techniques, and best practices to create an accessibility framework for effective communication, resource development and event planning. We will begin by looking at the health disparities that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) face, and what Special Olympics is doing to impact the health of all people with ID. Then, we will discuss techniques and considerations to implement in Public Health that ensure that opportunities to be healthy are accessible for everyone.

Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to assess components of Universal Design and Accessibility Framework, and how to implement them into their work and day to day lives. Implement best practices for effective communication when it comes to verbal information or written resources. Attendees will learn how to Identify accessibility considerations when planning and hosting events. Attendees will understand the mission and work of Special Olympics both as a sports organization and health organization.

Speaker Bio: Taylor Mead is the Director of Health Programs for Special Olympics NY and oversees the organizations statewide Health initiatives, including the implementation of large-scale free health screenings and healthcare provider training opportunities. Although she has only worked for Special Olympics New York for 2.5 years, Taylor has taught swim lessons to multiple children with intellectual disabilities since 2015. Her passion for inclusion led her to Special Olympics, and she eagerly joined the mission to fight for health equity for the intellectual disability population. Taylor has background in recreation, fitness and wellness and earned a BA in Communications from Marist College and an MEd in Athletic Administration from Endicott College.

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