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“Breaking Bias” prostate cancer webinar Aug 16, 2024
A public Zoom call on August 16, 2024 will focus on issues around prostate cancer and men’s health
Hands off our healthcare: Millions losing Medicaid
Since pandemic protections were lifted, more than ten million Americans have been kicked off Medicaid. At least 54% of them are people of color. The NAACP is taking action.
Recording: NAACP National Health Leads Monthly Forum March 2024
Topics at the March 2024 Health Leads Forum included Medicaid access, banning menthol, and a new breast cancer intervention developed to inform and protect Black women.
Health Resources
Mid-Hudson Region Community Health Assessment, 2022-2024
Prepared every three years, assesses various metrics in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westerchester Counties
Orange County Annual Health Data Review, 2023
Prepared by the Orange County Department of Health. Calls out key facts and indicators across Orange County.
Orange County Health Assessment, 2019-2022
Evaluates specific metrics against prior assessment, New York State average, and Prevention Agenda goals
Orange County Health Indicators by Race and Ethnicity, 2019-2021
A report from the New York State Department of Health
