Our Mission
NYSACHO supports, advocates for, and empowers local health departments in their work to promote health and wellness and prevent disease, disability and injury throughout New York State.
Our Vision
NYSACHO is recognized as the collective voice leading policy, education, and advocacy to create healthy, safe communities in New York State.
Integrity
Ensuring transparent, ethical, and accountable performance.
Respect
Showing regard for self and others and maintaining the environment of team work, growth, and enhancement.
Commitment
Building passion and shared responsibility to achieve our goals.
Leadership
Developing and exemplifying the courage to set a course and shape the future of public health.
Empowerment
Leveraging our knowledge and experience to achieve success.
Collaboration
Working together with others to promote excellence in public health through the exchange of ideas, programs and policies.
What is NYSACHO?
NYSACHO, or the New York State Association of County Health Officials, is a membership association of local health departments in New York State. On our website, we provide many public health resources in support of our member departments. We also advocate for local public health professionals, seeking to keep health services a priority in New York State’s budget decisions and supporting media outreach for public education. NYSACHO is incorporated as a not-for-profit, non-partisan charitable organization with 501(C) (3) tax exempt status. (Click here to view our current 990 tax form or contact the NYSACHO office at 518-456-7905).