September 2026 20 Years of NYHealth To mark its 20th anniversary, NYHealth unveils an updated visual identity and hosts a day of learning, reflection, gratitude, and celebration, bringing together grantees, partners, and leaders from across New York’s health sector. Foundation History
December 2025 Leveraging Public and Private Dollars NYHealth has mobilized more than $1.6 billion in public and private support since its inception. This additional funding, including direct co-funding, enables the Foundation to support, sustain, and expand efforts across the State. Read more Foundation History
December 2024 A Grantmaking Milestone NYHealth awards its 200 millionth grant dollar. Foundation History
April 2022 Visiting Fellows Offer Valuable Expertise Dr. Dave Chokshi, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, joins the Foundation as a visiting fellow, providing crucial guidance in the creation of the Foundation’s Primary Care program. NYHealth’s inaugural visiting fellow, in 2010, was Deborah Bachrach, former New York State … Read more
April 2020 Pandemic Relief and Response Efforts NYHealth commits $5 million to COVID-19 relief and response efforts. Grant application and reporting requirements for grantees are dramatically simplified to allow for nimble relief and response efforts. In May, the Foundation hosts the first webinar in the “Practically Speaking” series, designed to deliver timely, actionable information during … Read more
June 2018 Embracing the Changemaker Model The Foundation submits public comments for the first time, in support of a proposed federal rule that would make hospital prices and quality information more transparent, meaningful, and actionable for consumers. This is the first of numerous public comments submitted as part of the Foundation’s growing role as a … Read more
April 2017 Investing in Original Analysis The Foundation establishes a dedicated Policy and Research team, enabling it to conduct original research, inform New York health policy, and strengthen advocacy efforts. Foundation History
October 2016 Ten Years of NYHealth NYHealth marks its 10th anniversary and outlines plans for the future at a substantive and celebratory event in New York City. Foundation History
March 2016 The Next Chapter of NYHealth Leadership NYHealth’s founding President and CEO steps down after 10 years. Dr. David Sandman, previously the Foundation’s Senior Vice President, is named as the new President and CEO. Read more Foundation History
November 2011 Five Years of NYHealth NYHealth marks its five-year anniversary with its Board, Community Advisory Committee, grantees, and partners at an event at the South Street Seaport. The day includes reflections from the Foundation’s leadership, as well as panel discussions featuring grantees and other New York leaders looking ahead to the next five years. … Read more
