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September 7, 2026

Thank You to our Summer Interns!

We were grateful to have four amazing interns join us for this summer and work with our team on a number of projects! Many thanks to Emma, Shaivi, Lara, and…
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September 7, 2026

John May Farm Safety Fund: Invested in New York Farmers

Major Milestones for JMFSF: 500 Projects Completed, $2 Million Invested   Sept. 4, 2026 (FLY CREEK, NY) - The John May Farm Safety Fund was established in 2015 to help…
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September 4, 2026

Milestones Made in On-Farm Safety

Celebrating the John May Farm Safety Fund and National ROPS Rebate Program   Sept. 4, 2026 (FLY CREEK, NY) - Two of NYCAMH’s signature programs accomplished major milestones this year:…

Tending to the Future

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2026-27 State Budget Shows Continued Support for Essential NYCAMH Programs   Sept. 3, 2026 (FLY CREEK, NY) - The agricultural community and the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and…

The Art of Farm Safety

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NYCAMH's Annual Farm Safety Art Contest Opens September 21   Sept. 1, 2026 (FLY CREEK, NY) - NYCAMH’s annual Farm Safety Art Contest is back! This year's theme is Roadway…
heat illness prevention

When Keeping Cool is a Hot Topic

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NYCAMH Publishes New Resource on Heat Illness   May 28, 2026 (FLY CREEK, NY) - NYCAMH is proud to publish our latest resource, the Heat Illness and Prevention Field Guide!…

The PERCs of Pesticide Safety

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PERC-Supported Grant Enables NYCAMH to Advance Respirator Use to Help Reduce Pesticide Exposure in Spanish-speaking Farmworkers   May 26, 2026 (FLY CREEK, NY) - The New York Center for Agricultural…

John May Farm Safety Fund Webinar Presentation for NYFB

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NYFB & NYCAMH - John May Farm Safety Fund April 15, 2026 | 11 a.m. Dahlia Sheehan-Yassin will lead a presentation for the New York Farm Bureau on the John…

Injury Prevention and Pain Relief for Farmers

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Free Session for NY Farmers Brought to you by NYCAMH's Farm Partners Program and our friends at Cornell Small Farms Program Together, we are excited to welcome physical therapist Brian…

She Said Yes to Tractor Safety

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A ROPS Engagement Story When planning his engagement to his girlfriend, Logan wasn’t waiting for a “yes.” Instead, Breanna was waiting for a ROPS. After dating for five years, Logan…

Announcement of Bi-Partisan Introduction of Bill to Secure Federal Funding for National ROPS Rebate Program

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Tractor Safety Act to Make Life-Saving Equipment More Affordable for U.S. Farmers Jan. 14, 2026 (FLY CREEK, NY) - Last week, the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health…

Farm Safety Art Contest 2025 Winners Announced

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Congratulations to the winners of NYCAMH's Farm Safety Art Contest! Our 2025 contest garnered 34 entries from youth across the state. Final scores for each entry were based on the…

NYCAMH Center Manager Recognized on National Rural Health Day

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Sue Ackerman Named Practitioner of the Year by NYSARH Sue Ackerman, Center Manager for the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), was recently recognized as an awardee…

Getting Creative About Farm Safety

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NYCAMH Opens Submissions for Annual Farm Safety Youth Art Contest The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) announced its annual Farm Safety Art Contest, open to students…

Welcome Home, Nip!

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When NYCAMH’s Clinical Case Manager Heather Chauncey learned about PHARM Dog USA, she knew just how much good a four-legged farmhand could do for DJ Grady. DJ is a farm…

Bassett News: Tick Season Alert

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Facts About Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, and Lyme Disease Tick-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise Locally Bassett Healthcare Network is working to raise awareness about the risk of tick-borne disease in our…
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NYCAMH Team Member Accepted to LeadNY

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Dahlia Sheehan-Yassin to Attend Cornell University’s Leadership Development Academy The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) congratulates Dahlia Sheehan-Yassin on her acceptance to Lead New York (LeadNY),…

Farmworker Health Screenings

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In March, NYCAMH initiated a pilot program to include the provision of dental and vision screenings during on-farm health visits. In addition to existing services like vital measurements, immunizations, and…

NYS 2025-26 Budget

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NYCAMH is grateful to New York State leadership for their continued investment in our life-changing occupational safety and health programs. As a state with tens of thousands of farmworkers, it…

Spreading Roadway Safety, One Sign at a Time

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This spring, NYCAMH partnered with Clinton Tractor & Implement Co. to supply 100 Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblems to local youth who participated in tactor safety certification programs. Reflective SMVs…

New Look, Same NYCAMH

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The NYCAMH team is proud to unveil our new logo and brand identity! We’re still the same NYCAMH you’ve come to know and trust since 1988; we’re just looking a…

Dairy Worker Stress Management Fotonovela and Training Available

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The "Stress Less for Better Health" comic book is now available for farmworkers, in both English and Spanish. This booklet was created in response to requests from dairy workers for…

NYCAMH Farm Safety Art Contest 2024 Winners Announced

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Congratulations to the winners of NYCAMH's 2024 Farm Safety Art Contest! The annual contest garnered 48 entries from youth across the state. "This art contest is a great opportunity for…

Excellus BCBS Circle of Excellence Award Honors Bassett’s NYCAMH For Innovative, High-Quality Patient Care

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Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently honored Bassett Healthcare Network’s New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) with a Circle of Excellence Award for their high-quality and innovative health care delivery and…

NYCAMH Farm Safety Art Contest

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NYCAMH's art contest is a chance for students across New York State to bring a safety message to life in their artwork. This year's theme is "One Seat, One Rider,"…

NY Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health Awarded $48K Grant from PERC for Innovative Agricultural Community-Based Project

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The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) is thrilled to announce that it was awarded a $48,303 two-year grant from the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC). This…

John May Farm Safety Fund Expands Eligibility Guidelines to Further Support Agricultural Safety in NYS

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The John May Farm Safety Fund, a grant program dedicated to advancing worker safety and health on New York farms, is pleased to announce the expansion of its eligibility guidelines.…

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