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
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2012
1/31
Letter to the Editor - Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
On behalf of Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc., I would like to stress the importance of the current transportation....Read More
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2012
1/27
New Officers Elected at Herkimer County HealthNet
Herkimer, NY – Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc.’s new officers took office at its January Quarterly Meeting.....Read More
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2011
11/29
HealthNet Presents $20,000 Incentive Awards Four Communities in Herkimer County
Herkimer County HealthNet recently presented four $5000 awards to the Villages of Frankfort......Read More
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2011
11/21
Herkimer County HealthNet Meets with School Nurses
HCHN with assistance from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County and Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES......Read More
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2011
11/18
HealthNet Awards Grants to Schools through the Creating Healthy Places Initiative
Announce two trail mini-grant awards for two area school districts as part of the Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work and Play initiative......Read More
PRIORITY AREAS
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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
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Chronic Disease
This priority area section includes information about the major chronic diseases and conditions affecting New Yorkers...Read More
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Healthy Mothers, Babies, Children
Maternal, infant and child mortality and morbidity are key indicators of the health of a society...Read More
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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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Funded by grants from the New York State Department of Health Creating Healthy Places and Rural Health Development Programs.