New York State Association of County Health Officials

09/30/2025

Great spotlight with Essex County, NY Health. All New Yorkers deserve access to health services.

Household income and health are intrinsically tied. With more cuts and changes coming to federally funded programs, working at the community level to help people in need is more important than ever. The Federal Poverty Level (FPL) is used to determine eligibility for various federal assistance progr...

09/30/2025

Warren County NY Public Health loves their furry friends! Thanks for protecting them!

NEXT WCPH RABIES CLINIC SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 IN QUEENSBURY 🐶

The last of our 2025 pet rabies clinics this year is set for Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Queensbury Activity Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury. Dogs and cats (and their owners, of course) are welcome! 🐈

Check the attached flyer for more details, or call us at 518-761-6580. Thank you once again to our partners in Queensbury and Chester for hosting these important clinics!

09/30/2025

Stay safe this spooky season! Thank you Sullivan County Department of Public Health for the tips.

It’s the original zombie virus — but unlike in the movies, this one is 100% preventable in real life.
🎃 This spooky season, protect yourself and your pets:
✔️ Vaccinate your pets
✔️ Avoid contact with wild animals
✔️ Seek medical help immediately if bitten or scratched
Let’s stop rabies in its tracks — no horror stories this Halloween! 🧠🦇💉

09/30/2025

Cortland County Health Department is out and about supporting residents! 👋

09/23/2025

NYSACHO was honored to visit and meet with Commissioner Marielena Vélez de Brown and new Deputy Commissioner Melissa Schwartz as part of a trip out to Rochester, NY for the 'Building Bridges: Strategies for Public Health Community Engagement' meeting.
At this meeting, Local Health Department staff had the chance to meet with representatives from Community Based Organizations across the state to network, collaborate, and build strong connections!

09/22/2025

NYSACHO is honored to be named as a Top Trade Association by City & State NY. This recognition reflects the commitment of local public health officials across New York who work every day to protect and promote the health of their communities. From responding to emergencies to advancing long-term prevention strategies, county health leaders are on the front lines of keeping New Yorkers safe and healthy. This recognition is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff of professionals who support local health departments every step of the way. We’re grateful to City & State for highlighting the importance of their work. See the full list here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2025/09/2025-top-trade-associations/408223/?oref=csny_powerlist_nl&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Top%20Trade%20Associations%20list%20alert%20-%20Sep%2022%2C%202025&utm_term=newsletter_csny_alert

Photo Credit: Primeau-Fahey & Associates

09/18/2025

Last Thursday and Friday, NYSACHO, in partnership with the NYSDOH Office of Drug User Health, hosted our third annual Statewide Harm Reduction Symposium for Local Health Departments. With 50 local health departments represented and nearly 200 attendees, this event brought together local health departments and partners from across New York to share knowledge, learn from one another, and strengthen harm reduction efforts statewide.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful speakers, partners, planning committee, and attendees for making this symposium such a success. Your hard work, passion, and dedication are inspiring and something to be very proud of.

09/17/2025

Wishing the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene a very happy 220th anniversary! Thank you for over two centuries of protecting health and supporting New Yorkers.

09/15/2025

NYSACHO Executive Director Sarah Ravenhall joined the Albany County Department of Health this weekend for their Move Your Way event!

From boxing classes and rock wall climbing to bouncy houses, games for kids, and plenty of community health resources, there was something for everyone. Huge thanks to Albany County DOH for hosting such a fun and impactful event to help residents stay active and healthy!

09/09/2025

This week in Niagara Falls, New York’s rural local health departments proudly demonstrated their leadership and expertise while showing how core public health fuels strong local economies! New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC)

09/09/2025

Curious how public health pays off big in your community? Come see us at Booth #50 during NYSAC’s Centennial Celebration today! We’re back to work tomorrow, so don’t miss your chance!