Integrated Social Determinants of Health

Ensures rural health issues are represented in community health assessments, planning, and policy development at local, regional, and state levels.

Develops a pipeline of leaders and change agents to influence rural health outcomes.

Provides free Graco® Pack ‘n Play cribs and safe sleep education to income-eligible parents through the Cribs for Kids program.

Serves over 4,000 meals annually onsite and delivers nearly 10,000 meals annually via Meals on Wheels.

Manages Community Place in Gowanda, NY, which hosts private counseling, audiology, senior nutrition, adult day services, behavioral health care, and recreation and wellness activities for all ages, including a free indoor walking program.

Provides one-on-one health education and support to mothers and families in Chautauqua County through monthly in-person, phone, or virtual meetings, connecting clients to primary care, WIC, dental care, health insurance, nutrition programs, breastfeeding support, family planning, and other community services.

Functions as one of 32 designated Rural Health Networks in New York State, serving Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Wyoming counties to support community wellness and prevention through inclusive partnerships.

Operates affordable housing units for seniors aged 62+ through HUD Section 202 and New York State Tax Credit programs.

Offers in-person support to individuals enrolling in health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace.

Provides free technology resources and equipment to caregivers of older adults, including no-cost technology solutions and one-on-one virtual or telephonic coaching through the E-Respite Coaching Workshop to promote respite and self-care.

Represents the healthcare interests of 80 large national and global companies, primarily based in or near New York City, and addresses key health care topics including HIV and AIDS, organ transplant, oncology, caregiving, patient navigation, and health equity.

Produces research-based publications including annual reports, executive summaries of immunization schedules, and comprehensive guides on cancer survivorship, informed by stakeholder interviews and case studies, to inform employer health strategies.

Convenes the Employer Cancer Consortium in collaboration with Color Health and the MSK Direct program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to support employer-led initiatives in cancer care and survivorship.

Designs and executes educational programs, webinars, and mental health initiatives on topics including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease in women, and advanced primary care integration to improve employee health outcomes and benefits utilization.

Produces and distributes an employer resource guide and companion microsite containing fact sheets, podcasts, webinars, and other resources to support employees affected by cancer, made available at no cost to users.

Engages health systems, health insurance plans, and innovators as members to collaboratively address healthcare system issues and inequities, facilitates peer networking among members to share unbiased feedback on healthcare vendors, and operates a coalition of regional employer peers focused on improving employee health and well-being.

Organizes an annual conference, summer gathering, and recurring webinars for employers and benefits leaders to discuss healthcare strategy, workforce well-being, and current health topics; conducts working sessions on pharmacy benefit trends and PBM accountability; conducts seminars for new and prospective members.

Operates HealthPass, a subsidiary that provides small businesses with access to three customizable benefit platforms to support employee benefits decision-making.