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November 20, 2025

NYCAMH Center Manager Recognized on National Rural Health Day

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…
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September 30, 2025

Getting Creative About Farm Safety

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…
Farm Partners SuccessesNews
August 29, 2025

Welcome Home, Nip!

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…
photo of NYCAMH Outreach Coordinator Dahlia Sheehan-Yassin with "Congratulations" text

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 2023 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.…

Survey for New York Farmer Veterans: We Want to Hear From You

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NYCAMH and the Cornell Small Farms Program project for veterans in agriculture, Farm Ops, are working together to identify assistive needs for New York farmer veterans with impairments that affect…

NYCAMH Receives $1.35 Million Funding Increase in New York State Budget – Press Conference on May 29

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Media Advisory: Bassett's New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health Receives $1.35 Million Funding Increase in New York State Budget – Press Conference on May 29 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…

Consider Safety When Buying Used Farm Equipment

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Used farm equipment is widely available today through dealers, private sales, and auctions. Purchasing used equipment can be an economical option, but safety is also an important consideration. Machinery causes…

Grain Bin Safety Week 2024

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Grain Bin Safety Week is observed the third full week of February each year. This awareness event highlights the hazards present in grain bins (and other confined spaces) and encourages…

Emerging Issue – Salmonella in Livestock Workers

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The CDC has issued a notice regarding a multidrug-resistant strain of Salmonella found in livestock workers. While most cases have been seen in public consumption/retail environments, a few cases have…

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