New York State Public Health Public Engagements

The Keystone Center designed and facilitated a set of four public meetings, which occurred simultaneously at locations throughout the state of New York. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) collaborated with Keystone and other partners, including local health departments and the University at Albany’s Center for Public Health Preparedness, in hosting these public engagement efforts. Participants were drawn from at-risk/vulnerable populations such as the elderly, individuals with disabilities or mental health issues, tribal nations, minority New Yorkers and vulnerable children, with the goal of education, fostering collaboration, and sharing perspectives regarding community preparation for a pandemic outbreak.  State and community health officials synthesized – with Keystone’s assistance – critical information regarding the relevant knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of resident at-risk populations, thereby enabling improvements to state and local emergency preparedness plans.

Contact:  Janesse Brewer

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