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NYSACHO supports, advocates for, and empowers local health departments’ workforce to promote health and wellness, protect communities, and prevent disease, disability, and injury throughout New York State.

10/21/2026

The Prevention Agenda is more than a plan. It's New York State's shared framework for improving health outcomes, reducing health disparities, and addressing the root causes of poor health through cross-sector collaboration. Achieving those goals requires strong partnerships among community-based organizations (CBOs), local health departments (LHDs), hospitals, healthcare providers, and community members. By aligning efforts around common priorities, Prevention Agenda partners can drive meaningful, community-informed action that advances health equity and improves quality of life in every region of the state.

NYSACHO is proud to support this work alongside our partners at NYSDOH and grateful to the many CBO, LHD, and hospital leaders who are helping turn Prevention Agenda goals into local impact. We're excited to continue these conversations and strengthen regional collaboration through our Regional Prevention Agenda meetings.

https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/prevention_agenda/2025-2030/

09/30/2026

NYSACHO is thrilled to congratulate Dr. Kevin Watkins, Cattaraugus County Public Health Director and past NYSACHO President, on his election as President of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC).

Dr. Watkins is the first public health director to serve as President of NYSAC, bringing a public health perspective to the leadership of this statewide association of county governments.

We are incredibly proud to see one of our own take on this important statewide leadership role and look forward to supporting him in the year ahead.

Congratulations, Dr. Watkins!

08/28/2026

Safe & Strong: Supporting Child Wellness in Seneca County

What a wonderful day of learning, connection, and partnership at the Safe & Strong Conference on Child Wellness hosted by Seneca County Public Health! The Seneca County Public Health team brought together community partners, with a special focus on school nurses, to help prepare for the upcoming school year, strengthen relationships, and ensure children and families have the support they need to thrive.

NYSACHO Executive Director Sarah Ravenhall was honored to attend and see firsthand the tremendous work happening in Seneca County. Even while responding to an active outbreak in their community, the team made time to bring partners together, share resources, build connections, and focus on the health and well-being of children.

That is local public health in action: responding to urgent needs while continuing to invest in prevention, preparedness, and strong community partnerships. Thank you to Seneca County Public Health for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to keeping your community safe and strong!

08/21/2026

Making Back-to-School Health Fun! Congratulations to Washington County Public Health on a wonderful Teddy Bear Immunization Clinic with their partners at Family Service Association! Families and kids came together to learn about staying healthy and getting ready for a healthy back-to-school season. Kids even had the opportunity to bring their favorite stuffed bears for some very special “immunization protection” while learning more about how vaccines are administered.

NYSACHO Executive Director Sarah Ravenhall and her family had a wonderful time visiting the event, learning alongside the families, and joining in the fun! A big thank you to Alyssa Arlen, Deb Darfler, Allison McNeill, and Kim Sopczyk for co-hosting such a creative and engaging event. These kinds of community partnerships help make health education approachable, memorable, and fun for families.

Great work, Washington County Public Health!

08/14/2026

Local public health was on full display at the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair! NYSACHO's Cristina Dyer-Drobnack dropped in on the Schoharie County Department of Health, which welcomed fairgoers with hands-on, family-friendly outreach and education across two engaging booths. Visitors could learn about children’s services, household emergency preparedness, rabies prevention, healthy eating, and other important programs that help keep residents healthy and safe. And if you’re visiting the Fair this weekend, stop by the department’s JUUL/vaping education trailer, a powerful prevention tool that helps parents, caregivers, and community members recognize everyday-looking items that may be used to hide vapes or other substances. Don't forget to play their public health arcade game as well and test your public health knowledge!

07/24/2026

Yesterday, Team NYSACHO rolled up our sleeves and spent the day volunteering at Patroon Land Farm, where fresh, locally grown produce helps nourish our communities through the Regional Food Bank. We were grateful for the opportunity to support the incredible work happening at the farm and contribute to an organization making a meaningful difference across our region.

A big thank you to the Patroon Land Farm team for welcoming us. We're proud to lend a hand and give back to our community!

07/24/2026

Last week at the NACCHO 360 Conference, NYSACHO Executive Director Sarah Ravenhall joined John Kalamaras, Director of Business Intelligence Analytics at DataGen, to present "From Data to Action: Using Workforce Data Dashboards to Strengthen Local Public Health."

During the session, Sarah and John unveiled the first look at an innovative workforce data dashboard that will soon be available to New York's local public health leaders. The dashboard is designed to provide actionable workforce insights that support recruitment and retention strategies, strengthen workforce planning, and help leaders effectively frame the value and needs of the local public health workforce.

This exciting initiative reflects NYSACHO's commitment to providing data-driven resources that help build a stronger, more resilient public health workforce across New York State.

07/23/2026

! New York's local public health workforce was well represented at the NACCHO 360 Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, themed "Racing Forward, Swinging Big, United for Public Health."

Participating in national conferences like NACCHO 360 provides invaluable opportunities to share best practices, learn from colleagues across the country, build new partnerships, and bring innovative ideas back to strengthen New York's local public health system.

We are proud of the New York leaders who represented our state and helped advance the future of public health.

07/22/2026

Partnerships in action!

Erie County showcased the power of collaboration during last week's NACCHO 360 Conference with a presentation titled "M-Vax: A Unique Approach to Getting Students 'Up to Date' for School Attendance."

Commissioner Gale Burstein, Melinda Haas, Jaclyn Samulski, Mai Nguyen, and Cindy Sickora shared how partners across Buffalo came together to help children and families overcome barriers to receiving school-required immunizations. Their innovative collaboration improved access, supported students in meeting school attendance requirements, and demonstrated how strong community partnerships can lead to better health outcomes.

Congratulations to the Erie County team for highlighting this impactful work on the national stage and showcasing how local public health partnerships are making a meaningful difference for children and families in New York.

07/21/2026

Albany County was well represented at last week's NACCHO 360 Conference in Louisville, with its public health leaders sharing innovative work and receiving national recognition.

Sara Lubera, Public Health Planner, presented **"Integrating Principles of Fairness and Inclusive Access in Upstate New York: Empowering High-Risk Communities to Prepare,"** highlighting strategies to strengthen emergency preparedness through inclusive planning and community engagement.

Charles H. Welge, Director of Public Health Planning and Education, was also selected to present, sharing Albany County's work on **Process Milestones** and the department's approach to continuous quality improvement.

Adding to an already impressive week, Albany County Department of Health was recognized with a **NACCHO Model Practice Award**, honoring its innovative work and commitment to advancing local public health.

Congratulations to Sara, Charles, and the entire Albany County Department of Health team for representing New York on the national stage and demonstrating the innovation, leadership, and excellence found across our state's local public health system.

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