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The Institute names Theresa Goldsborough as Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Ombudsperson

March 29, 2024

In support of the Institute’s efforts to address racism and its impact on the health and well-being of our patients, staff and the communities we serve, the Institute is pleased to announce that Theresa...

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Institute staff join community health advocates and elected officials for CHCANYS Advocacy Day in Albany

March 6, 2024

On March 4th, Institute staff gathered with other community health centers and the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) to meet with legislators and their teams in Albany. Community health center...

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Institute staff head to Washington DC to advocate for community health centers

February 27, 2024

On February 14th, Institute staff members gathered with staff from other community health centers and the Community Health Center Association of New York State (CHCANYS) to meet with elected officials in Washington, D.C. Dr....

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The Institute hosts event to train human service providers to better understand and serve Ulster County’s Q’eqchi’ community

February 27, 2024

On February 14, the Institute hosted a special training event for Ulster County health and human service providers to learn how to better serve members of the immigrant community whose first language is Q’eqchi’,...

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New report: Medicaid reimburses just 70% of cost of care provided by New York’s community health centers

December 20, 2023

A new report from The Urban Institute found that Medicaid reimburses just 70% of the cost of care provided by New York State’s community health centers. This budget shortfall leads to inevitable financial pressure...

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Institute staff present research projects at APHA Meeting & Expo in Atlanta

November 29, 2023

From November 12-15, several Institute for Family Health staff members attended the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s conference theme was “Creating the Healthiest Nation: Overcoming...

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Meet our new primary care Fellows

August 24, 2023

We are thrilled to welcome new Fellows to all four of our primary care fellowship programs this year. Fellows in our programs all train at our community health centers in providing different types of...

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What is a perinatal care navigator? A Q&A with staff member Paige Pinyerd

March 31, 2023

Paige Pinyerd, one of the Institute’s perinatal care navigators, works with patients who are pregnant or have just given birth. She spoke with us about how she helps patients get the most out of...

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Institute staff join New York State health care advocates for CHCANYS virtual advocacy week

March 31, 2023

From February 27—March 9, Institute staff and board members gathered online to meet with elected state representatives for the annual advocacy outreach event led by the Community Health Care Association of New York State...

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School health center helps students seeking asylum

February 28, 2023

As New York City has seen an influx of asylum seekers who arrive via Texas and Florida, Institute staff and providers in our school-based health centers have been working to help the children who...

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