You may have heard of harm reduction, but what does it mean? Harm reduction is a public health approach that focuses on decreasing the harms associated with drug use. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/harmreduction

This #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth, watch an New York Health Foundation discussion with nychealthy on the lessons learned from COVID-19 to fight the seasonal flu.  nyhealthfoundation.org/event-recap/ap…

Industry Voices—Empowering community health workers to improve value-based care fiercehealthcare.com/providers/indu…

New funding opportunity! We want to support and catalyze community-led efforts working to improve health outcomes, respond to emerging health needs, and address inequities. Learn more: nyhealthfoundation.org/rfp/2025-speci…

Register now for an upcoming #NYHealth webinar focused on supporting mental health for young people living in rural areas and immigrant communities. 🗓️ August 28, 2024 ⏰ 1:00-2:00 PM Register: nyhealthfoundation.org/event/developi…

Gun Safety Is Suicide Prevention by David Sandman link.medium.com/EbrdWMDacMb

We're #hiring a new Vice President of Finance And Operations in New York, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network. nyhealthfoundation.org/careers/

Veteran suicide is a critical issue: 16% of U.S. suicides in 2021 were Veterans, though they make up only 7.9% of the population. Join us and the Syracuse VA at our 3rd annual SPEd Talk on Sept 18 at 3:30 PM at the NVRC to help break the stigma around mental health.

Efforts are underway across NYS 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. New York Health Foundation’s President David Sandman shares more: nyhealthfoundation.org/2024/08/19/gun…

We are hiring a Grants Assistant! Learn more about this role and apply here⬇️ nyhealthfoundation.org/careers/

Safe firearm storage is one important element of suicide prevention. NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman shares more in new column: nyhealthfoundation.org/2024/08/19/gun…

NYHealth is hiring a Program Assistant to directly support our Special Projects Fund and Primary Care program teams. Apply now!⬇️ nyhealthfoundation.org/careers/

#HarmReduction techniques promote safer drug use methods - decreasing the risk of medical complications and overdose. On #OverdoseAwarenessWeek, browse our instructional guides and resources. Photo by Sarah Duggan / Drug Policy Alliance. bit.ly/3WlLtCF

My letter in NY Times on school meals (scroll down): nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

We’re excited for #NationalCommunityHealthWorkerAwarenessWeek! Check out New York Health Foundation's fact sheet on the role of CHWs in primary care teams. CHWs bridge the gap between patients and the health care system, improving access and outcomes. Read more: nyhealthfoundation.org/resource/fact-…

We’re celebrating #NationalCommunityHealthWorkerAwarenessWeek by highlighting our grantee, Health & Welfare Council of Long Island. With support from an NYHealth grant, HWCLI is integrating community health workers (CHWs) into primary care teams across Long Island.   Learn more: nyhealthfoundation.org/grantee/health…

Join the #NYHealth team! Check all open positions here ⬇️ nyhealthfoundation.org/careers/

We're proud to spotlight our grantee, NYU Grossman School of Medicine. With support from New York Health Foundation, NYU is conducting focus groups with community health workers (CHWs) and primary care providers to better integrate CHWs into care teams across NYS. Learn more: nyhealthfoundation.org/grantee/new-yo…

Register for our upcoming webinar, The Legacy of Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez, from our Senior Program Officer, D. Michael Coy. He'll be joined by Dr. William Sturkey to discuss Benavidez's service and advocacy on veterans' benefits. 🗓️ 9/9/24 🕦11:00 a.m. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

School meals for all should be part of any candidate’s platform. Read a Letter to the Editor in The New York Times from NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman ⬇️ nytimes.com/2024/08/27/opi…