Well Fed and Well Read: The Case for Healthy School Meals for All
Release Date:
11/03/2022
Learning on an empty stomach is nearly impossible, but this is the reality for too many students across New York.
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Release Date:
08/16/2022
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Release Date:
05/17/2022
An updated name. The same commitment.
Former NYC Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi to Join New York State Health Foundation as Visiting Fellow
Release Date:
04/06/2022
Dr. Chokshi is celebrated for his calm, science-based approach to managing the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brian Byrd of New York State Health Foundation Appointed to New York Federal Reserve Bank Community Advisory Group
Release Date:
06/21/2021
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced the appointment of Brian Byrd of the New York State Health Foundation to the New York Fed’s Community Advisory Group
One Year Later: Food Scarcity in New York State During the COVID-19 Pandemic - New Report from the NYS Health Foundation
Release Date:
03/03/2021
Over the course of 2020, millions of New Yorkers lost employment or were living on a reduced household income, straining their ability to afford food
NYSHealth Foundation Testimony on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in New York City
Release Date:
12/09/2020
NYSHealth submitted written testimony on the status of maternal health in New York City.
NYS Health Foundation Releases New Report: Food Scarcity in New York State During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Release Date:
10/08/2020
As of mid-September 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 25,000 New Yorkers and sickened an additional 445,000. A more hidden impact of the pandemic is its effect on food security.
Lies, Bots, and Coronavirus: Misinformation’s Deadly Impact on Health
Release Date:
07/31/2020
Misinformation, the circulation of misleading and false information, deepened the crisis by delaying authoritative response to the pandemic by weeks, if not months.
New York State Health Foundation Commits $5 Million for COVID-19 Response Efforts
Release Date:
06/11/2020
NYSHealth has committed an additional $3 million in funding to support COVID-19 response and relief efforts throughout New York State, bringing its total investment to $5 million.
NYSHealth Foundation Commits $2 Million for COVID-19 Response Efforts
Release Date:
04/13/2020
Grants will include contributions to numerous regional response funds, as well as support for statewide and local efforts to address emerging health care and public health needs in the wake of the pandemic.
It's Possible for All NYC School Meals to be Cooked from Scratch, Report Supported by the New York Community Trust , New York State Health Foundation and Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation Finds
Release Date:
12/03/2019
Preparing fresh, marinated chicken from scratch may not seem like a big deal at home. Now add in hundreds of schoolchildren, federal nutrition guidelines, and a kitchen that needs updating, and it becomes a gargantuan task.
Making Lunch Free Was Just the Beginning
Release Date:
12/10/2019
It was a proud moment for New York City when its public school system began implementing universal free school lunch on the first day of the school year in 2017.
Avital Havusha Named New York State Health Foundation’s Vice President For Programs
Release Date:
10/11/2019
The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) has named Avital Havusha its new Vice President for Programs, effective November 4th. Ms. Havusha currently serves as Managing Director, Performance Improvement at the Primary Care Development...
How Philanthropy Can Turn the Tide on Violence
Release Date:
08/14/2019
Funders run the risk of being reductive to addressing violence if they don’t challenge themselves to be in solidarity with the people affected by their work.
Health Care Spending in New York Growing Faster Than Rest of U.S., New Report from The New York State Health Foundation
Release Date:
07/30/2019
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New York State Health Foundation Funds Suicide Prevention Study in Four New York Counties
Release Date:
06/17/2019
Erie County is one of four New York counties participating in a suicide prevention study that researchers hope will identify new strategies to stop individuals from killing themselves.
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2019
POSTPONED: Food Fight: NYC Youth vs. Predatory Marketing
Thursday, June 6, 2019 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Traditional health education provides children and youth a simple recipe for good health: stay away from drugs, don’t drink or smoke, and eat fruits and vegetables.
NYS Health Foundation Comments on Proposed Changes to Limit SNAP Eligibility
Release Date:
03/29/2019
The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the proposed rule to limit the amount of time an able-bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD) can receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...
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Apr
2019
Funders Meeting with Ayirini Fonseca-Sabune, New York City’s Chief Democracy Officer
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
For our final Democracy Series Session we invite you to a conversation with Ayirini Fonseca-Sabune, New York City’s Chief Democracy Officer. The discussion will focus on efforts in New York City to promote civic engagement and expand opportunities...