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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

“It is such a critical initiative that I am proud to be introducing accompanying legislation to require a five year public health agenda for New York City, to improve health outcomes and address health disparities. Expanding access to healthy food and mental health resources are critical. “The Cunningham.

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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems. GET MORE INFO: WhAT is the Big Cities Health Coalition?

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February Policy Updates: Federal Funding Threats, IHS Budget Advocacy & Key Tribal Actions

National Council on Urban Indian Health

The 41 UIOs collectively serve patients from over 500 federally recognized Tribes, providing crucial primary care, behavioral health, traditional medicine, and social services. IHS Tribal and Urban health care cancer subject matter experts will populate the web map with the locations of cancer services, based on their discretion.