Best of 2018

In 2018, NYSHealth focused its attention on a few key areas. Explore our Best of 2018 to learn about some of our biggest wins and the progress we've made.

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next Three Years In: Building Healthy Communities

Three Years In: Building Healthy Communities

Read about the key successes, challenges, and lessons learned to date of our work in six neighborhoods across New York State to create healthier communities.

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next Empowering Health Care Consumers

Empowering Health Care Consumers

How can we make sure that patients are at the center of the health care system? Learn more about NYSHealth's approach.

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next Best of 2018

Statewide Impact. Real New Yorkers.

  • Western New York
  • Finger Lakes
  • Central New York
  • North Country
  • Capital Region
  • Hudson Valley
  • New York City
  • Long Island
Western New York All Crosswalks Lead to Care

All Crosswalks Lead to Care

Southern Tier Community Health Center simply did not have enough space. Situated between two poor counties—both federally designated health professional shortage areas—the clinic was stretched thin and could barely fit its providers, let alone serve its high-need population.

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Finger Lakes Refugees Get Off to a New Start with Health Care Services

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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Central New York A Healthy Valentine’s Day

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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North Country Care for the Whole Family

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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Capital Region Vulnerable Children Receive Vital Oral Health Services

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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Hudson Valley New Yorkers at High Risk for Diabetes Find Help from YMCA Program

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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New York City East Harlem Bikes, Runs, and Walks Its Way to Better Health

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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Long Island Children Struggling with Mental Illness Get Help at the Pediatrician’s Office

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 blog post, NYSHealth President and CEO David Sandman highlights the health care hits and misses, from provisions to shore up the Affordable Care Act to a missed opportunity to fix the charity care funding formula.

Read "Hits and Misses in New York State’s Health Care Budget"

NYSHealth submitted comments opposing a proposed rule that would impose work requirements that could lead to 755,000 low-income Americans losing SNAP benefits.

Read "Comments on Proposed Changes to Limit SNAP Eligibility"

NYSHealth President and CEO David Sandman discusses the challenges facing student veterans and highlights a model program to help campus health and wellness providers deliver culturally competent care to this growing population.

Read "Veterans on Campus Are Overlooked and Underserved"

NYSHealth President and CEO David Sandman highlights potential opportunities to tackle common areas of frustration for health care consumers: prescription drug prices, surprise medical bills, and a lack of price transparency.

Read "From Common Frustrations, Some Common Ground on Health Care"