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CHASING HEALTH INC
NISKAYUNA, NY · EIN 812737937 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · chasinghealthinc.org
revenue
$55K
expenses
$55K
net assets
$0
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

inunderserved communities. Its main purpose is to prevent and manage chronicdiseasess,especially conditions like high blood pressure, making basic health services and ducation more accessible.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chasing Health Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on preventing and managing chronic diseases, particularly hypertension, in underserved communities. It provides blood pressure screenings, health education, and care management services to improve access to care. The organization operates in the Capital Region of New York and in Edo State, Nigeria, using culturally sensitive approaches to address health disparities.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Care Management Referral Services
Service connecting clients with social, environmental, and medical resources through partner organizations to address social determinants of health
Chronic Disease Management
Integrated care program focused on reducing the burden of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and kidney disease through education and support
Health Coaching
Personalized coaching that encourages sustainable lifestyle changes using culturally sensitive, client-centered approaches
Monthly Health Clinics
Free monthly clinics offering blood pressure screenings, chronic disease management, and health coaching in underserved areas of the Capital Region
Preventive Care Screenings
Blood pressure screenings and counseling on nutrition, smoking cessation, and healthy habits for adults 18+
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Community Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Education 2 activities
    • Operating free monthly clinics at community shelters
      Runs a monthly free clinic at a women's shelter in partnership with an integrative care nurse practitioner, offering blood pressure screenings and treatment for acute and chronic diseases. Also provides monthly blood pressure screenings and nutritional counseling at the Capital City Rescue Mission in Schenectady, with referrals to primary care as needed.
    • Providing blood pressure screenings and hypertension management in underserved communities
      Conducts free monthly blood pressure screenings and provides education on hypertension management, stroke prevention, and lifestyle interventions including diet, exercise, and stress management. Services are delivered in community settings such as churches, barbershops, beauty salons, and workplaces, and include follow-up support for individuals with uncontrolled hypertension to reduce hospital readmissions.
  • Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
    • Delivering chronic disease management and preventive care services
      Provides comprehensive chronic disease management education, health coaching, and preventive care services including nutrition counseling, tobacco and alcohol cessation support, and medication evaluation. Services are offered via phone, virtual platforms, and in-person modalities, and include referrals to primary care providers and collaboration with clinics and hospitals to improve care coordination and reduce emergency room visits.
  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Ensuring digital accessibility of health resources
      Implements website accessibility features including high-contrast colors, text alternatives for images, accessible forms, keyboard navigation, and screen reader optimization to ensure equitable access to health information and services.
  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Providing health education and wellness promotion through community partnerships
      Offers educational seminars and wellness promotion activities on chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, and stroke, including vaccination and cancer screening awareness. Delivers programs in collaboration with organizations like CDPHP and RISSE, and through referral platforms like Healthy Alliance, targeting employees and underserved populations in the Capital Region.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$55K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$55K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$55K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$55K
Cash$0
Investments$0
Liabilities$55K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • BLESSING OLIVER — DIRCTOR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGR
  • TINA OMOROGBE — PERSIDENT/FOUNDER
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Albany Med Partner — Collaborates on post-discharge follow-up for patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
  • American Heart Association Partner — Collaborates with or references American Heart Association guidelines and research on sodium, alcohol, and dietary fats.
  • American Heart Association Partner — Collaborates with or references resources from the American Heart Association in educational content about hypertension and stroke.
  • CDPHP Partner — Collaborates to provide blood pressure screenings, social determinants assessments, and health literacy education in underserved communities.
  • Capital City Rescue Mission Schenectady- New Life for Men Partner — Provides monthly free blood pressure screenings and nutritional counseling with referrals to primary care.
  • Capital District Latinos Partner — Collaborates with Chasing Health Inc. on community health initiatives.
  • DJ Soko Partner — Provided live music for the Hypertension Awareness Week event.
  • EatingWell Partner — References EatingWell article on whole grains and blood pressure.
  • Harvard Health Publishing Partner — References Harvard Health Publishing research on potassium and blood pressure.
  • Healthy Alliance Partner — Provides nutrition counseling and health literacy education through its referral platform.
  • Red Bookshelf Partner — Partner organization with which Chasing Health Inc. collaborates on community events.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus Partner — Collaborates to provide blood pressure screenings, health literacy education, and social determinant screening in underserved communities.
  • W3C Government — Follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA standards developed by W3C.
  • YWCA of Northeastern NY Homeless Shelter Partner — Provides monthly free clinics offering blood pressure screenings and treatment for acute and chronic diseases.
  • barber shops Partner — Delivers health services in barbershops to reach community members in informal settings.
  • beauty salons Partner — Offers health services in beauty salons to engage individuals in routine, trusted environments.
  • churches Partner — Provides health services in churches as community access points.
  • clinics Partner — Collaborates with clinics to support client health outcomes through shared health information.
  • hospitals Partner — Partners with hospitals to reduce rehospitalization and ER visits by improving patient understanding of their health conditions.
  • primary care providers Partner — Collaborates with primary care providers to improve client understanding of disease processes and medication regimens.
  • service care partners Partner — Collaborates with service care partners to provide clients with necessary social and health support services.
  • workplaces Partner — Provides health services at workplaces to improve access for employees.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Based Preventive Care Delivery
    methodology: community_based_preventive_care
    By delivering preventive services such as blood pressure screening and education directly in communities through trusted spaces and workers, we increase engagement and early detection because accessibility and cultural proximity reduce systemic barriers to care.
  • Culturally Responsive Health Coaching
    methodology: culturally_responsive_health_coaching
    By centering clients' cultural values and beliefs in health coaching, we produce more sustainable lifestyle change because the approach aligns with lived experiences and increases trust and engagement.
  • Integrated Care with Social Determinants
    methodology: integrated_care_referral_model
    By integrating clinical care with social and environmental determinants of health—through referrals, follow-up, and holistic assessments—we improve chronic disease outcomes because addressing root causes like access and literacy leads to more effective and sustained health behavior change.
  • Nutrition-Focused Hypertension Education
    methodology: food_is_medicine
    By educating clients on specific dietary factors—such as sodium reduction, potassium intake, omega-3s, and whole grains—we produce measurable blood pressure improvements because these nutrients directly influence vascular and circulatory physiology.