Per the notice below, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has launched its 2025-2030 health care prevention agenda/plan, which extensively includes dental/oral health care.  You can read the complete NYSDOH prevention plan here: New York State Department of Health 2025-2030 Health Care Prevention Plan.  NYSDA participated in creating this agenda/plan.

New York State Department of Health Launches the 2025–2030 Prevention Agenda

Six-Year Plan Serves as a Blueprint for Community Action to Improve Health Statewide

The New York State Department of Health today announced the launch of the 2025-2030 Prevention Agenda.  The Prevention Agenda is New York's State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) and serves as a framework for coordinated state and local action to improve the health for all people in New York and reduce health disparities with a strong emphasis on prevention.

"Health is shaped by many factors beyond traditional medical care, and improving the health of our communities requires addressing those broader determinants," said State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald.  "The goal of New York's Prevention Agenda is to improve population health and reduce health disparities by preventing problems before they start and tackling the root causes that impact well-being — in partnership with local governments, health care providers, and community organizations across the state."

The development of the 2025–2030 Prevention Agenda priorities were shaped through a collaborative process that emphasized stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and alignment with health equity principles to ensure the Prevention Agenda reflects the needs of communities across New York State.  A cross-disciplinary team was engaged to develop a shared vision for the Prevention Agenda and inform the selection of health and health-related priorities.  The New York State Department of Health in collaboration with the Public Health and Health Planning Council, and local partners, recognizes the importance of fostering cross-sector collaborations to achieve collective impact in addressing the priorities outlined in the Prevention Agenda.  The 2025–2030 Prevention Agenda shifts its focus from overall health outcomes to reducing health disparities and advancing health equity, allowing more proactive focus on preventative actions that address root causes of injury and illness.  This shift is also aligned with the New York State Department of Health's vision and its commitment to ensure that every individual can attain their highest level of health across the lifespan.  The 2025-2030 Prevention Agenda is designed to be used by health departments, hospital systems, and other organizations at the state and local levels.  It prioritizes evidence-informed interventions that consider potential impacts on disparities and inequities by racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic, and other characteristics.  Its success depends on strong, sustained partnerships and innovative use of available resources.

New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council Vice Chair Jo Ivey Boufford, M.D. said, "The Public Health Committee has been deeply involved in the development of the new Prevention Agenda on behalf of the NYS Public Health and Health Planning Council which has endorsed the plan.  The Committee has also worked with NYSDOH to convene a statewide group of over 120 representatives from 48 agencies to provide input on the new plan through its Ad Hoc Committee on the Prevention Agenda.  We look forward to overseeing the progress on the Agenda and are enthusiastic about the potential for other State agencies to join NYSDOH in addressing the broader determinants of health.

New York State Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO) President Heidi Bond said, "Developed with input from local health departments, the New York State Prevention Agenda is vital to ensuring that our public health work reflects the voices and needs of all community members.  Investing now to prevent disease and illness will not only save lives but also reduce long-term costs.  By addressing the health of our communities before people get sick, we can create healthier, more economically resilient communities, ensuring that our efforts have lasting, positive impacts for all."

Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) President Bea Grause, RN, JD, said, "HANYS thanks the New York State Department of Health for its continued commitment to improving community health.  The 2025-2030 Prevention Agenda recognizes the many factors that drive health and health outcomes and understands that collaboration within our communities is essential to reducing disparities and improving New Yorkers' health and well-being.  HANYS and our member hospitals and health systems look forward to continued engagement with DOH and local partners as we collectively work to address these new Prevention Agenda priorities."

Greater New York Hospital Association Senior Vice President, Community Health, Lloyd Bishop said, "The 2025-2030 Prevention Agenda reflects the State's critically important public health goals, with key new partners as stakeholders to address the social determinants of health.  Greater New York Hospital Association will continue to work closely with the State and provide technical assistance to our member hospitals to help them achieve Prevention Agenda goals."

New York State Department of Health Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Health Equity and Human Rights Tina Kim said, "The 2025-2030 Prevention Agenda embodies the New York State Department of Health's mission of public health work on a foundation of health equity.  The Department is eager to advance the next six-year cycle of this evidence-based, community-informed framework for how the State and its partners will address the root causes and the intersecting factors that impact all New Yorkers' health and well-being."

In addition, the Department established a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Interagency Workgroup, which held its initial meeting in February 2025.  The Workgroup comprises experts in SDOH, health equity, health disparities, economics, and vulnerable populations.  This Workgroup serves as a platform for agencies to identify shared goals, resources, and opportunities to collaboratively address the Prevention Agenda priorities and SDOH.  The Workgroup will convene quarterly to review progress on the Prevention Agenda and explore interagency strategies to advance and prioritize health equity across New York State.  More information about the 2025-2030 Prevention Agenda can be found here.