What is NYSACHO
NYSACHO represents the collective voice of local health departments in New York State. We support, advocate for, and empower local health departments in their work to promote health and wellness to prevent disease, disability and injury throughout New York State.
Press Releases
NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY HEALTH OFFICIALS (NYSACHO): 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION YIELDS NUMEROUS PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS APPLAUD GOVERNOR, ASSEMBLY AND SENATE PASSAGE OF CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY STRENGTHENING IMMUNIZATION RATES IN SCHOOLS BY REPEALING NON-MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS FROM VACCINATIONS
Immunyze all
New Yorkers
is a vaccination initiative of the County Health Officials of New York (NYSACHO), created to heighten awareness of vaccines and the need to immunize throughout life—from infancy through senior years.
Cut Your
Sugar
highlights the health risks of sugar-sweetened beverages in a compelling way. Our goal is to prevent New Yorkers from ‘pouring on the pounds’ and lead a healthier life.
The Prevention Agenda 2019-2024
is the blueprint for state and local action to improve the health and well-being of all New Yorkers and to promote health equity in all populations who experience disparities. New to this 2019-2024 cycle is the incorporation of a Health Across All Policies approach, initiated in 2017, which calls on all State agencies to identify and strengthen the ways that their policies and programs can have a positive impact on health. It embraces Healthy Aging to support New York's commitment as the first age-friendly state.
