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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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Letters: Why Are Free School Lunches Becoming a Campaign Issue?

Read a Letter to the Editor in The New York Times from NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman on universal school meals.

August 30, 2024
Times Union
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NYHealth Comments on Strengthening Summer Meal Programs

NYHealth submitted comments in support of a proposed USDA rule to expand access to healthy foods for families with school-age children during the summer months.

August 27, 2024
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Gun Safety Is Suicide Prevention

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.

August 19, 2024
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NYHealth Comments on Reporting Medical Debt on Consumers’ Credit Reports

NYHealth submitted comments in support of proposed rules to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt on consumers’ credit reports.

August 12, 2024
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The Healing Power of Nature

NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman reflects on his recent experience with "forest bathing" – an immersive experience meant to engage all the senses in harmony with nature – and the benefits it offers.

July 16, 2024
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Capital Region Organizations Expand Partnership to Combat Mental Health Issues

Read about  two capital region organizations joining forces on telehealth to address mental and behavioral health care access.

July 1, 2024
CBS
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