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NYCAMH Receives $1.35 Million Funding Increase in New York State Budget – Press Conference on May 29 - May 22, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2024
Contact: Sue Ackerman, Center Manager
Tel. (607) 547-6023 | susan.ackerman@bassett.org
Fly Creek, N.Y. – Bassett Healthcare Network's New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), a statewide organization for health and safety in the agricultural community, is expanding its services thanks to a $1.35 million investment through the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
This is the organization's first funding increase in 15 years. The additional investment allows for continued stable operations, program expansion, and continued funding for popular farmer cost-sharing programs such as the John May Farm Safety Fund and the ROPS rebate program for tractor rollover bars.
What: Press Conference hosted by NYCAMH
When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Room 130 (LCA Room) in the Legislative Office Building, 198 State Street, Albany, NY 12210
Who: Opening remarks will be delivered by Dr. Julie Sorensen, Director of NYCAMH, followed by guests.
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance with susan.ackerman@bassett.org.
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About NYCAMH
The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), part of Bassett Healthcare Network, is an integrated research, education, and healthcare organization that provides care and services to those working in agriculture all across New York State. The organization is staffed by nationally recognized experts in the field of agricultural safety and health. To learn more about services available at NYCAMH, visit www.nycamh.org. Follow NYCAMH on Facebook. Bassett Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
About Bassett Healthcare Network
Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health system that provides care and services to people living in a 5,600 square mile region in upstate New York. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, over two dozen community-based health centers, more than 20 school-based health centers, two skilled nursing facilities, and other health partners in related fields. To learn more about services available throughout the Bassett Healthcare Network, visit www.bassett.org. Follow Bassett on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. Bassett Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Contact: Sue Ackerman, Center Manager Tel. (607) 547-6023 | susan.ackerman@bassett.org
