HOW OUR WORK
DRIVES IMPACT Everything we do at NYAM is to ensure all populations from all backgrounds have healthier, longer lives. It has always been our goal to make a real-world impact on people’s lives, and eliminate inequities that lead to poor health outcomes. Through our innovative research practices and programming, as well as our collaborations with community organizations, health systems, and government agencies, we are creating a future where a healthy life is more accessible for everyone.
CONFRONTING THE CLIMATE CRISIS The climate crisis is upon us, and that is why we need to design resilient health systems now. In February 2024, we launched our climate initiative with the symposium “Designing Health Systems Resilience: Surviving the Present, Ensuring the Future.” And in September, in collaboration with Yale Center on Climate Change and Health, we hosted an event on sustainable health systems. Sector leaders presented research findings around low carbon, resilient health care delivery, and exploring real actionable solutions on building sustainable health systems, resulting in an abstract.
A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH In 2024, we named not one, but two, new co-editors-in-chief of The Journal of Urban Health. With this change, the Journal is now positioned for long-term success. Our peer-reviewed, one-of-a-kind publication explores the emerging field of urban health and epidemiology. We thank Dr. David Vlahov, who served as the editor-in-chief for 25 years.
THE FUTURE OF HISTORICAL MEDICAL LIBRARIES We are home to one of the most significant medical libraries in the world. Opened in 1878, our library houses a large collection of rare books, archival documents, and more. In September, we convened with members of other significant historical medical libraries to chart a way forward in the age of distrust in science and rapidly evolving AI tools. Results from this convening will be published in a special digital edition.
SHAPING A SOCIAL ISOLATION STRATEGY FOR OLDER ADULTS With support from The John A. Hartford Foundation, NYAM hosted participants from across the US to discuss collaborative action that will improve care of older adults by addressing social isolation and loneliness. The resulting convening report culminated in a new grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation to USAging to improve the health of older adults and their caregivers through replication of evidence-based social connection programs in communities.
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