New York State Public Health Association

? Time is running out to nominate a public health hero! Do you know any outstanding individuals or organizations in the field of Public Health that deserve recognition? Consider nominating them here: https://lnkd.in/eWYyBwgW! These awards will be presented at the 2025 Public Health Partnership Conference, taking place April 30th - May 2nd in Ithaca, NY. The deadline for nominations is March 31st, 2025. 2025 Public Health Partnership Conference Award Categories: ~ Outstanding Contribution for Individual Service?– recognizes an individual for outstanding public health service and innovative practice in New York State.? ~ Outstanding Contribution for?Organizational Service?– recognizes an organization for outstanding public health service and innovative practice in New York State. ~ Outstanding Contribution for Local Health Department Service?– recognizes a local health department leader or team for their outstanding public health service in New York State.? ~ Outstanding Contribution for Rural Local Health Department Service?– recognizes a local health department leader or team for their outstanding public health service in a rural New York State community.? ~ Hermann M. Biggs Memorial Medal and Certificate?- this lifetime achievement award honors and recognizes an individual with demonstrated outstanding achievements in public health in New York State.? ~ Legislator of the Year Award?– recognizes a state or local government legislator in New York who has been a public health champion and who has been supportive of public health issues.? ~ NYSPHA Membership Award?– recognizes a member for their contributions to public health and NYSPHA.? ~ Student Excellence in Public Health Award?– recognizes a student in any level of study (K-post-secondary) who is committed to public health initiatives and community improvement.? ~ NYS Fellowship Excellence in Public Health Award?– recognizes a fellow working through the NYS Public Health Corps who is committed to public health initiatives and community improvement.? ~ Environmental Health Leadership Award?– recognizes an organization, local health department, district/state office or individual that has made longstanding contributions to the field of environmental public health. Thank you to our generous 2025 Award Sponsor, Catholic Health!

Join us for the upcoming webinar "Comics for the Brain, Mind, and Everything Else" this Thursday, March 20, 12-1pm ET! During this webinar, Cara Bean will talk about how doodling notes about mental health sparked a five-year creative journey leading to the creation of "Here I Am; I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health," her debut graphic novel for young readers. This session invites you to explore how drawing can be a powerful tool to relax and focus the brain, offering a calming and creative way to manage stress. You will also discover how comics can serve as an effective medium for processing complex mental health topics, making difficult conversations more accessible and relatable. For more information and to register, click here: https://lnkd.in/eeyS5ePf This webinar is part of our Mental Health Webinar Series. You can find additional webinars in our series that are currently open for registration here: https://lnkd.in/eDnm7Tzt We will continue to post new sessions, so be sure to check back soon! Thank you to our generous sponsors who have supported this series: The Jed Foundation (JED) UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences New York State Office of Mental Health American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Capital Region Chapter #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #publichealth

Meet our Keynote Speaker for the Public Health Partnership Conference! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ece2tNn6 Learn More : https://lnkd.in/eC82qiN6

The New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA) Climate Committee advocated for K-12 climate education with the Climate Resilience and Education Task Force (CRETF) at the State Capitol on March 10th. The push is to make Climate Education part of New York State’s Portrait of a Graduate, beginning in 2025-2026. Twenty-five students from across the state - ranging from NYC to Buffalo and to the North Country - shared their stories with legislators to persuade them to pass Assembly Bill A4876/Senate Bill S2430. These bills are sponsored by Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon and Senator Andrew Gounardes. It was a great exercise in civic engagement! To learn more about our Climate Committee, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/eZ9iTdih #civicengagement #climatechangeshealth #climateducation #publichealth

#Climatechange is not a green new scam, it is real. #ClimateAction at the state and local level can make a difference! This message was the theme of the American Public Health Association's (APHA) second annual Climate, Health, and Equity Summit February 27-28. New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA) Climate Committee Chair Susan Harris presented on our work at the state and local level, along with several experts in the field. Check out the article below to learn more. Susan shares her optimism at the end, a perspective that is needed during these challenging times. #climatechangeshealth #publichealth https://lnkd.in/eaZ-ww66

Join us next Tuesday (March 11) from Noon-1pm ET for the NYSPHA webinar: The Myth of a Balanced Diet: The Surprising Truth About Metabolic Wellness. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eKsm2Tg6 Speaker Amy (Loden) Tiffany, MD, MBA, FACP, DipABOM, DipACLM will discuss the rise of metabolic dysfunction that has made understanding the spectrum between "metabolically well" and "metabolically unwell" increasingly important. Join and learn more about the flaws in conventional dietary guidelines and how they may lead to unintended consequences for those with metabolic dysfunction, key metabolic markers, the role of macronutrient distribution in metabolic wellness, and evidence-based dietary strategies that support metabolic repair. NYSPHA webinars are free for members; $10 for non-members. Several webinars are scheduled over the next few months. See the full event list and register: https://nyspha.org/events

*UPDATE: We're no longer accepting applicants for this position, but I will post future opportunities with my team as they open!* My team at the Integrated Prevention and Wellness Unit has an open Mental Health Program Coordinator position in our Suicide Prevention Team! If you're interested in mental health promotion, health communications, community engagement, and supporting high-impact statewide initiatives, this could be the job for you. Applications are being accepted until March 13, 2025 at 11:59pm. For more information, check out the posting and share with your networks:

The New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA) is Standing Up for Science on 3/7, because science is for everyone. There are events across New York State in Buffalo, Rochester, Geneseo, Albany, Potsdam, and New York City.?The NYSPHA team will be joining the University at Albany at 12:30 at the Capitol, marching from the downtown?campus at noon (info attached).?If you'd like to join us, reply in the comments or DM NYSPHA President Brett Harris. Get loud and tell everyone why?you’re?Standing Up for Science! Check out this link for local rallies near you! https://lnkd.in/eDWf9GDX #standupforscience2025 ? #sciencenotsilence ? #scienceforall? #publichealth

The federal government may be saying, “you’re fired,” but New York is saying “You’re hired!” New Yorkers know talent when they see it, and Governor Kathy Hochul is welcoming federal workers with open arms. Learn more ?? ny.gov/wewantyou.

The New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA) Climate Committee joined five CRETF (Climate and Resilience Education Task Force) colleagues to advocate for the Climate Education bill at the state Capitol on Wednesday, 2/26. This is the third time in as many weeks they were drumming up support for this bill, endorsed by the NYS Education Department. If a half million dollar appropriation is included in the state budget, it will help schools “green” their infrastructure and transportation systems, and help them integrate climate education K-12 into existing state standards. The group met with several state legislators including Assemblymembers Anna Kelles and Andrew Hevesi. If you’re interested in getting involved with our climate efforts, please visit our website. https://www.nyspha.org Also consider joining us at our upcoming event Climate Health is Public Health: A Night at the Museum of the Earth on April 30! Assemblymember Kelles is one of our special guests and will be moderating our youth climate panel! https://lnkd.in/eTbBv_ai #climatechangeshealth #publichealth