A Healthy Future
Public Health AmeriCorps
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Health AmeriCorps was a joint initiative by AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to build the next generation of public health leaders. New York's Public Health AmeriCorps program was the largest in the nation, and it addressed public health needs by providing service in public health settings, advancing health outcomes for underserved communities, and creating pathways to healthcare careers through experience and training. The Public Health AmeriCorps initiative is currently "sunsetting," but its impact endures, and AmeriCorps programs will continue to provide health care services in New York State.
Results
What follows is a sample of the impact Public Health AmeriCorps programs had in New York in their last year of operation based on data the programs reported to the Commission.
| Program Name | Performance Measure | Individuals Impacted |
| Number of individuals with increased health knowledge | 12097 | |
| Number of individuals with improved access to medical care | 1807 | |
| Number of individuals with increased health knowledge | 1170 | |
| Number of individuals with improved access to medical care | 1280 | |
| Number of individuals with increased health knowledge: Environmental Health Literacy & Place-Based Service Learning Projects | 479 | |
| Number of individuals with improved access to medical care: Participant Navigation of Local Services and Referrals for Medical and Public Health Resources | 107 | |
| NYC Service NYCHA Health Corps | Number of individuals with increased health knowledge | 5023 |
| Number of organizations that increased their efficiency, effectiveness and/or program reach | 18 | |
| Oswego County Youth Bureau | Number of individuals transitioned into safe, healthy, affordable housing | 26 |
| Number of youth showing an increase in knowledge of fitness activities and healthy foods | 724 | |
| Public Health Solutions | Number of individuals with increased health knowledge | 242 |
| Number of individuals with improved access to medical care | 500 | |
| Rural Health Network of South Central NY | Number of individuals with increased health knowledge | 2426 |
| Number of organizations that increased their efficiency, effectiveness and/or program reach | 8 | |
| Ronald McDonald House | Number of new beneficiaries that received referrals to Non-Clinical Community Services | 359 |
AmeriCorps New York
Public Health AmeriCorps Programs
The Commission administered seven Public Health AmeriCorps programs which began operating in the fall of 2022.
More Opportunities In New York
New York State Public Health Corps
The New York State Department of Health continues to work with community partners to recruit and deploy fellows to participate in the New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program, which aims to build public health capacity and increase preparedness for future public health emergencies.
Individuals with training in public health, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacology/pharmacy, allied health, social services, communications and information technology, logistics planning, education, and emergency health programs are encouraged to apply.
Report
NYCT Landscape Analysis and Final Report
Funded by a New York Community Trust grant, this report reflects the results of public health initiatives employed by AmeriCorps New York to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.