Posted February, 13 2014 by Amanda
This Saturday is National Youth Enrollment Day, a day of action to educate young adults on the importance of having health insurance. Celebrities like Amy Poehler (above), are helping to get the word out and the Young Invincibles campaign is encouraging people to share the message to friends and networks. Young adults between 19 and […]
Posted February, 10 2014 by Amanda
One of the greatest health care disparities facing children in New York concerns access to behavioral health services. One in five US children experience a diagnosable mental health disorder, but just 21% of those children are receiving any form of treatment. This is far below typical levels for physical health conditions. The Affordable Care Act […]
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 […]
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 […]