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What Do New York’s Veterans Need?

New York State is home to nearly 600,000 military veterans, most of whom return home without major difficulties. They go to school, work…

Oct 29

What Do New York’s Veterans Need?

Oct 29

Navigating Health: Build Bridges or Stay in Your Lane?

The New York Health Foundation (NYHealth) Board of Directors regularly conducts site visits to different parts of the State to learn about…

Oct 4

Navigating Health: Build Bridges or Stay in Your Lane?

Oct 4

Gun Safety Is Suicide Prevention

Earlier this summer, I was watching the Mets beat the Yankees and that made me happy. But what really got my attention was a public service…

Aug 19

Gun Safety Is Suicide Prevention

Aug 19

The Healing Power of Nature

While out West recently, I had an opportunity to go “forest bathing.” When you are in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, you don’t pass up a…

Jul 15

The Healing Power of Nature

Jul 15

Ending the AIDS Epidemic, Once and for All

Eight years ago, I wrote about New York State’s Ending the Epidemic (ETE) blueprint for eradicating AIDS by the end of 2020. Ending the…

Jun 25

Ending the AIDS Epidemic, Once and for All

Jun 25

Winding Up New York’s Medicaid Unwinding

For the past year, New York State has made substantial investments to make sure as many people as possible stay enrolled in health…

May 23

A family huddles around a laptop to learn more about renewing their health insurance coverage.

May 23

You Win Some, You Lose Some: Hits and Misses in New York’s Budget

New York State passed its $237 billion fiscal year 2025 budget over the weekend, after lengthy negotiations, an eclipse, and an earthquake…

Apr 25

You Win Some, You Lose Some: Hits and Misses in New York’s Budget

Apr 25

Saving Lives: Steps Forward and Steps Backward

If you know someone who’s died of a drug overdose, you are far from alone. A new study from the esteemed RAND Corporation is shocking; it…

Feb 27

Saving Lives: Steps Forward and Steps Backward

Feb 27

Summer Looks a Little Brighter for New York Families

New York City finally got its first significant snowfall in nearly two years. Up in Buffalo, the NFL postponed the Bills playoff game given…

Jan 22

Summer Looks a Little Brighter for New York Families

Jan 22

A Wish List for 2024

As we turn the page on 2023, I’m looking ahead to a better 2024. I’m sure we all hope for the same big things: a less divided, more…

Dec 14, 2023

A group of friends’ hands hold out sparklers to welcome the new year.

Dec 14, 2023

David Sandman

David Sandman

David Sandman, Ph.D., is President and CEO of the New York Health Foundation. www.nyhealthfoundation.org www.twitter.com/DavidSandman1

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