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Welcome to the Herkimer County HealthNet 

Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc. (HCHN) in existence since 1990, operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation under New York State Law.

 

HCHN operates as a New York State Department of Health Rural Health Network. HCHN works to meet its Vision of "collaboration, to regularly identify health and human service needs in Herkimer County and facilitate programming to address those needs." by operating with the Mission of improving "the health and well-being of individuals who live, work, play, and learn in Herkimer County.

 

Supported by grant funding from NYSDOH and Charitable Foundations, HCHN works collaboratively with government, health and human service organizations, or other non-profits to complete needs assessments, identify priorities requiring the collective attention of HCHN and its partners, and institute projects/programs to address these priorities.

 

For Local Events Please Visit the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce's Community Calendar

NEWS/EVENTS
 
PRIORITY AREAS
  • Access to Quality Health Care

    Access to quality care is important to eliminate health disparities and increase the quality and years of healthy life for all New Yorkers...Read More

  • Chronic Disease

    This priority area section includes information about the major chronic diseases and conditions affecting New Yorkers...Read More

  • Healthy Mothers, Babies, Children

    Maternal, infant and child mortality and morbidity are key indicators of the health of a society...Read More

  • Physical Activity & Nutrition

    Major causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States are related to poor diet and physical inactivity. By maintaining a healthy diet and being physically active, individuals can achieve a healthy weight and reduce their risk of chronic diseases...Read More


 
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