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Working to preserve and improve health and human services in rural New York State.
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Integrity Partners for Behavioral Health IPA received nearly $2 million to implement the Zero Suicide framework in rural New York. Over five years, the project will expand suicide prevention training and support to all 44 rural counties. NORC at the University of Chicago will lead training and evaluation, helping providers build a stronger system of suicide care.
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The mission of the New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) is to improve the health and well-being of rural New Yorkers and their communities.
The Voice Of Rural Health
NYSARH functions as the “voice for rural health.” It is a statewide organization advocating for the health of rural New Yorkers. NYSARH advocates at the national and state levels on behalf of its membership.
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Updated Diversity Dashboard Released to Strengthen Community Health Planning Across New York Interactive tool brings demographic, social, economic, and health data into one accessible platform for rural and statewide use
Fort Edward, NY, July 23, 2026 — New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) and the Combined Entity of Common Ground Health-Finger Lakes Performing Provider System- Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (Common Ground Health-FLPPS-RRHIO) have published the updated NYSARH Diversity Dashboard, an interactive online tool designed to make community-level
August 9, 2026
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Report on Rural Ambulance Services
The New York State Rural Ambulance Services Task Force (RASTF) was formed specifically to “examine, evaluate, and make Proposals for the functionality and betterment of operations of ambulance services in rural areas of New York State.” The Task Force represents a wide variety of emergency medical service (EMS) stakeholders, community
May 5, 2026
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From Ambulance to Living Room: Community Paramedicine in Action
In rural Washington County, getting to the nearest hospitals in Glens Falls, Saratoga, Troy, or even Vermont can take a long time. That’s why the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad (CVRS) started Community Paramedicine—bringing healthcare right to people’s homes. Paramedics visit patients for non-emergency needs like checking medications, helping manage ongoing
August 14, 2025
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