New York State Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO)

We express our sincere gratitude for the dedicated service of our nation's courageous Veterans on this day. With profound appreciation.

Join the Region 2 Public Health Training Center on September 10th for an insightful webinar with Jonathan Johnson, Ed.D, LMHC, exploring the delicate balance of applying DEIB principles. Learn how humility can guide using these principles as tools for inclusion, not as weapons of division. Register here: https://lnkd.in/etuhW5mr

In the Region 2 Public Health Training Center’s upcoming Log-in2Learn Webinar, Jonathan Johnson, Ed.D, LMHC, will guide participants through the nuances of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Equip yourself with the knowledge to foster meaningful and inclusive dialogue in your organization. Register here: https://lnkd.in/etuhW5mr

No one should stand alone in our fight to end overdose. On International Overdose Awareness Day, let's remember those we've lost, support those impacted, and work together towards a world free from overdose. Together, we can make a difference. 💜 #IOAD2024 #EndOverdose #TogetherWeCan

Join the Region 2 Public Health Training Center on September 10th for a thought-provoking session with Jonathan Johnson, Ed.D, LMHC, diving into the complexities of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Learn how humility plays a critical role in applying DEIB principles and driving systemic change. Don’t miss out on this important conversation! Register here: https://lnkd.in/etuhW5mr

Linda Beers, Public Health Director at Essex County Public Health has officially been appointed as NYSACHO's Board of Directors President. Sarah Ravenhall, NYSACHO Executive Director, said, “Linda Beers is proven leader and we are extremely fortunate to have her serve as the next NYSACHO president. Her years of direct experience on the front lines of public health and her accrued expertise will be a catalyst for our ongoing efforts to impart to state policy makers the role, value, challenges and needs of local health departments.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/epVpX_Cu

Last week, NYSACHO's Robert Viets, along with immunization champions from New York local health departments, attended the National Conference for Immunization Coalitions (NCICP) in Philadelphia! It was inspiring to connect with so many dedicated individuals from across the country who are all working tirelessly to promote immunization and protect public health. #NCICP #ImmunizationCoalitions #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork #nysacho

“Everyone I knew who vaped in high school still vapes to this day,” the 21-year-old said. That's why big tobacco wants to hook kids. We're joining Brad Hoylman & Linda B Rosenthal to stop them. #S8531 #A9110 https://lnkd.in/ez9bbMM7

TY to Brad Hoylman & Linda B Rosenthal for your work to close the loopholes that big tobacco is exploiting to hook kids on illegal flavored vapes. #S8531 #A9110 https://lnkd.in/ez9bbMM7

According to reports from The Daily Gazette, 9 out of 10 stores in the Schenectady area were selling flavored vapes that were banned in 2020. #S8531 #A9110 https://lnkd.in/ez9bbMM7