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100 Advocates Gather to Launch Advocacy Efforts for 2014: HCFANY Annual Meeting Recap

Posted February, 6 2014 by Amanda

  Just a few weeks ago – though it seems much longer in this busy time of year – 100 HCFANY members and supporters gathered in Albany to learn about our Coalition’s 2014 legislative priorities and plan our collective advocacy efforts. For those who missed it or need a refresher, here are some highlights of […]

School-Based Health Centers: Critical Access Points for Children’s Health Services

Posted January, 31 2014 by Amanda

HCFANY Steering Committee member and co-leader of the Children, Youth and Families Task Force, the Children’s Defense Fund – New York, recently released a new report on School-based Health Centers in New York State. School-based Health Centers in New York State: Ensuring Sustainability and Establishing Opportunities for Growth, includes recommendations for how to finance Centers […]

Volunteers Confront Health Care Injustice on MLK Day

Posted January, 24 2014 by Amanda

From left: Dorsey Hill, Ellen Ray, and Adiya Taylor Guest Post: Linda Ricci, Co-founder of Get Covered New York and M.A. Student of Health Advocacy at Sarah Lawrence College Three years after his famous “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King turned his call for justice to […]

Governor’s Proposed Budget Includes Big Wins for Affordable, Quality Health Care

Posted January, 23 2014 by Amanda

Governor Cuomo released his proposed 2014-2015 Executive Budget yesterday afternoon. After some quick analysis, we found at least three exciting provisions for health care consumers:  Basic Health Program: We were thrilled to find that the Budget includes a Basic Health Program, one of HCFANY’s top priorities over the last several years. This program is an option […]