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Policy in Action

Better Public Policy for Better Health

The NYAM Policy team works to improve urban health by advancing sound, effective public policies at every level of government. To achieve our goals we partner with communities and with other organizations. We also aim to inform and engage you, our supporters, to help bring about policy changes that will safeguard all of our health and promote health-friendly cities.

Our Top Policy Priorities

  • Preventing Obesity
  • Promoting Active Aging
  • Advancing the New York State Prevention Agenda
  • Promoting a Paradigm Shift in Drug Policy
  • Connecting Former Prisoners with Health Care Services
  • More about our policy priorities »

Featured Issue Papers and Testimony

Combat Obesity

DASH-NY

The DASH-NY campaign aims to help all New Yorkers stay fit and healthy. Join the DASH-NY Action Team!

NYAM in the Media

NYAM’s Ruth Finkelstein Honored by Metropolis Magazine as One of Ten Game Changers in 2012
Ruth Finkelstein, ScD, Senior Vice President for Policy and Planning at NYAM, has been selected as one of ten “Game Changers” by Metropolis Magazine for her leadership on the Age-friendly NYC initiative.

NYAM Spring 2012 Notes

Spring 2012 NYAM Notes is now available. Each colorful, photo-filled issue of NYAM Notes features news about recent NYAM accomplishments and events, as well as profiles of NYAM staff, Trustees, and Fellows. More NYAM publications »

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