September 2007 Community Advisory Committee Established The Foundation establishes its Community Advisory Committee, bringing together leaders from across New York to help shape its grantmaking and to strengthen its connections with communities throughout the State. Read more Foundation History
July 2007 Learning from and Engaging with Health Leaders NYHealth launches its “Conversation With…” series, featuring in-depth discussions on health and health care issues. The inaugural event featured leading health care expert Don Berwick of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, who spoke about population health, the patient experience, and health care costs. Over more than … Read more
December 2006 First Grants Awarded NYHealth’s first round of grants, totaling $5.7 million, is awarded to 23 organizations across New York State. Foundation History
May 2006 Open for Business Operations begin, with James R. Knickman serving as the Foundation’s first President and CEO. Foundation History
July 2006 Making Headlines The New York Times calls attention to the establishment of the Foundation and its promise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of New Yorkers. Read more Foundation History
