Name | Presenters | Description |
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Vaccination Promotion through Epidemiology | Alexa Markiewicz, RN, BSN; Laura Churchill DNP FNP-BC, DNP FNP-BC | Highlighting Local Covid-19 Trends and Risk Factors in Greene County, New York to Increase Vaccine Uptake |
Using survey data to inform communication for individuals with disabilities and/or Access/Functional Needs | Andee Wik, MPH, CHES; Dylan Delgado, BS; Grace Milton, BS | Updating the NCDOH Communication plan to best suit the needs of individuals with disabilities or access/functional needs utilizing community survey data. |
The role of cross-sector partnerships: The Herkimer County Children’s Center | Andrea Blowers, BA, MPH; Nancy Wind, BBA; Chris J. Connolly, BA, MS; Christina Cain, BS, BSN, MA, MS, RN | The Herkimer County Children's Center is designed to fill the gaps in rural services delivery by integrating a wide range of services in one strategic location. Attendees will gain insights into collaborative partnerships and risk identification strategies, advancing the discourse on public health interventions in rural regions. |
Capital Region Partnership Development to Address Period Poverty | Annabelle Rieseler, Brynn Watkins, Claire Jennings | Period poverty, characterized by limited access to menstrual products due to financial constraints and stigma, is a pressing issue in New York's Capital Region. Join Capital Region Menstrual Health as they discuss their work to increase access to period products and promote menstrual equity through community partnerships, education, and advocacy. |
A Mental Health Awareness Campaign for the Latinx Community in Dutchess County | Anna María del Pilar Suben, Gabriela Vega-Matthews | There is a need to increase access to bilingual mental health supports and address barriers including stigma. This presentation will cover the process of developing and facilitating mental health awareness workshops for the Latinx community in Dutchess County, including assessing needs through data collection and building community partnerships. |
Cross Sectoral Partnerships for Establishing a Tobacco Cessation Program | Autumn Headwell, BA | Poster will explore how cross-sectional partnerships can be used to successfully establish a tobacco cessation program. By working together, we can create a more comprehensive and effective approach to helping individuals quit smoking. |
Food Scrap and Yard Waste Recycling in Orange County | Ava M. Marsich, BS; Jordanna Ford, BS | A collaboration between Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) and a local food pantry was established to create a full cycle compost system available to residents. Composted soil is used for onsite gardening of produce grown for the pantry. The benefits of composting and how to get started will be discussed throughout this presentation. |
Evaluation of Genetic Variant Interpretation Guidelines in NYS Newborn Screening | Christina Kim, MPH; Michele Caggana, ScD, FACMG; Denise M. Kay, PhD | The New York State Newborn Screening Program screens newborns for more than 50 different conditions at birth. Currently, molecular testing and DNA sequencing are used for 9 conditions after a positive first-tier biochemical screen. Variants are classified into 5 categories, and interpretation involves assessing different clinical and molecular evidence. |
We Are GO Health PHEP: Redefining Preparedness with New York State Public Health Corps Fellows in Genesee / Orleans | David E. Bell, PhD, MPH; Cora Young, BS | This presentation emphasizes the eight core responsibility areas maintained by GO Health Emergency Preparedness, with summary of key tasks and support from New York State Public Health Corps Fellows within these areas. The presentation also highlights the skills necessary for development of these areas, and efforts made to foster relevant skills for New York State Public Health Corps Fellows. |
The Perinatal Infant Community Health Collaborative in Tompkins County | Dorota Z. Kossowska, B.S.; Marie Joy B. Arguillas, PhD | In Tompkins County the Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaborative (PICHC) enables community health workers (CHWs) improve maternal and child health outcomes through home visits and connecting clients to resources. Sustaining current partnerships and establishing new ones allows the PICHC program to meet the needs of the community. |
Encouraging Cancer Screening Paid Time Off Policies at Schuyler County Worksites | Eleanor James, Ruinan Sun | Presenters will explore Schuyler County Public Health's initiative aimed at promoting policies that offer paid time off for cancer screening in local worksites. We will delve into Schuyler County Public Health's process, including conducting surveys, collaborating with employers, and effectively advocating for the adoption of paid time off policies to support cancer screening. |
Escape the Vape: Digital Alternative-to-Suspension Program to Educate & Empower Youth | Elizabeth Arenare, MPH | Escape the Vape is a digital program created to address the youth vaping epidemic. The goal of this program is to supplement a student's suspension with education to increase their knowledge of the product, nicotine's effects on the developing brain, and strategies to change a habit, as well as providing tools to assist them when considering quitting. |
Sepsis and Tick-borne Illness: An Information Gap | Emily B. Crimmins, BSN, RN | Columbia County has a heavy burden of tick-borne illness. Sepsis continues to be a serious nationwide issue with 1.7 million cases and 350,000 deaths per year. To address the information gap of tick-borne illness and sepsis, an educational infographic was developed for distribution to the public through our usual community events. |
Abstract Partners at Northside C.Y.O Refugee Services | Furahini Z. Bahati, BA | Catholic Charities is a host organization for a cohort of Onondaga County Health Department Fellows, serving up to 600 refugees who arrive annually in the Syracuse community. Syracuse is a mid-size city with a population of around 150,000 residents. |
Examining Barriers to Adequate Prenatal Care Utilization in Dutchess County | Jennifer Conflitti, MPH | This presentation examines prenatal care utilization in Dutchess County, highlighting socioeconomic/demographic factors that are linked to inadequate prenatal care utilization. It will also cover current efforts by the Department of Behavioral and Community Health to understand barriers to adequate prenatal care that residents may be facing. |
Preaching to the Choir: Faith, Science, and Public Health Outreach | Kaylyn M. Townsend-Kensinger, MSW | This poster will describe a study that explored why COVID-19 positivity rates and vaccine uptake among Blacks and Caucasians were alarmingly disproportionate. These findings can be used to improve effective, trusted messenger communication strategies in real-time to use resources wisely and improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable. |
Orange County Department of Health Chlamydia Management Program | Kevin Horiszny, BA; Kaitlin Cafferky; Erin Ray Pascaretti, RDN, MPH | This is a poster presentation of Orange County Department of Health Chlamydia Management Program. Included is an abstract outlining the program, background data regarding chlamydia epidemiology, and the underlying framework of the program. |
Collaboration Among Regional Organizations to Improve Indoor Air Quality | Kevin Wang, MPH; Satisha Sharma; James Mohler, MD; Gene Morse; Rolanda Ward | Highlighting the necessary steps taken to mobilize a demonstration project for vulnerable populations within Western New York. Describing the collaboration of various organizations to improve the health of underserved and/or at-risk population. |
Think Mommy Group: Building Partnerships that Strengthen Public Health | Krystal Curry, BASc | A mommy focus group taking a holistic approach to health & wellness care. Pregnant & postpartum women come together to learn lifestyle skills & new topics at each meeting with interactive models. The group presents a safe place for community and social support to engage in activities that promote selfcare and overall family health. |
Meeting Public Health Goals through Local Partnerships in Tompkins County | Marie Joy B. Arguillas, PhD; Dorota Z. Kossowska, B.S. | In this presentation we discuss how Tompkins County Healthy Neighborhood Program (TC-HNP) meets its public health goals through partnership with community-based organizations (CBOs). We also describe how partnership between the Healthy Neighborhood Program and community-based organizations are strengthened and sustained. |