Department of Health

Resources by Region

The NYSPHC Fellowship Program placements may be at the New York State Department of Health, Local Health Departments (LHDs), or community-based organizations (CBOs), referred to as "Host Organizations." NYSPHC Host Organizations are grouped into 8 regions, which can be viewed on the map below. This section contains contact information, civil service resources, and other resources within each region.

NYS Map of Regions

 

Region 1

Meet the Team                                     
                                         
The Region 1 Fellow Placement Coordinator (FPC) is:Region 1

Bridget Hallock Kasaoka, MPH                                     
Bridget.Kasaoka@health.ny.gov                                     
(716) 847-4657

The Region 1 Fellowship Program Specialist (FPS) is:

Amber Whiteside                                     
Amber.Whiteside@health.ny.gov                                     
(716) 847-3212

Local Health Departments & Host Organizations

Local Health Departments

Job Openings/Civil Service Exam and Resources

Academic Programs

SchoolAssociatesBachelorsMasters
Alfred State CollegeHuman ServicesHealth Sciences; Healthcare Management; Human Service Management 
Alfred University Healthcare Planning & Management 
Buffalo State College Health & Wellness 
Canisius College Health & Wellness 
Daemen College Health PromotionPublic Health
D’Youville College Health Humanities 
Erie Community CollegeHuman Services  
Fredonia State University Public Health Minor 
Genesee Community CollegeHealth Studies, Human Services  
Geneseo State University Sociomedical Sciences 
Hilbert CollegeAlcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling, Human ServicesHuman Services 
Jamestown Community CollegeHuman Services  
Niagara County Community CollegeHealth Studies, Human Services  
St. Bonaventure University Health & Society, Health Sciences; Public HealthPublic Health
University at Buffalo Health & Human Services; Public HealthBioinformatics & Biostatistics; Community Health & Health Behavior; Epidemiology; International Development & Global Health; Public Health
Villa Maria College Community Health 

Regional Trainings & Resources

Overdose Prevention

  • Erie County Department of Health
    o    In person trainings held throughout the month at libraries across the county.
    o    Virtual trainings held the first week of every month.

     

  • Evergreen Health
    • Holds walk-in trainings at the following locations:
      • Buffalo: Monday, Wednesday-Friday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday - 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM at 206 South Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201; (716) 847-2441
      • Jamestown: Monday - Friday - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM at 320 Prather Ave., Suite 100 & 200A, Jamestown, NY 14701; (716)-664-7855
    • Naloxone vending machine to get free Naloxone/Narcan and free test strips to detect xylazine and fentanyl at the following locations:
      • Evergreen Health, 320 Prather Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701
      • Safe Point Lighthouse, 303 Main St, Dunkirk, 14048
         
Region 2

Meet the Team

The Region 2 Fellow Placement Coordinator (FPC) is:

Sarah J. Walker, MSHSA                                     
Sarah.Walker@health.ny.gov                                     
(585) 423-8039

The Region 2 Fellowship Program Specialist (FPS) is:

Nathan Castilloux                                    
Nathan.Castilloux@health.ny.gov 

Local Health Departments & Host Organizations

Local Health Departments

Community Based Organizations & Other Host Organizations

Job Openings/Civil Service Exams and Resources

Academic Programs

 

SchoolAssociatesBachelorsMastersCertificate
Bryant & Stratton College, RochesterHealth Services AdministrationHealth Services Administration  
Corning Community CollegeChemical Dependency Counseling; Community & Public Health Education; Human Services; Nursing   
Finger Lakes Community CollegeChemical Dependency Counseling; EMT-Paramedic; Healthcare/Public Health; Human Services; Nutrition & Dietetics   
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Public Health Studies  
Keuka College Community Health & Wellness; Health Sciences; Occupational Therapy; Social WorkSocial Work MSW 
Monroe Community CollegeAddictions Counseling; Clinical Laboratory Technician; Dental Hygiene; Health Studies; Hospital & Community Mental Health Tech; Human Services; Nursing; Paramedic; Public Safety Communications  Addictions Counseling; Care Coordination - Community Health Navigation; Emergency Medical Services; Human Services; Paramedic
Nazareth University Clinical Laboratory Sciences; Communication Sciences & Disorders; Nursing; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Public Health; Social WorkPublic Health MPH; Social Work MSW; Speech Language Pathology MS 
Northeast College of Health SciencesDiagnostic Medical Sonography; Radiologic Technology Applied Clinical Nutrition MS 
Roberts Wesleyan University Health Administration; Nursing; Social WorkHealth Administration MS; Nurse Practitioner MS; Public Health MS; Social Work MSW 
Rochester Institute of TechnologyLaboratory Science TechnologyDiagnostic Medical Sonography; Global Public Health; Nutritional Sciences Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Health Systems Administration
St. John Fisher University Public Health  
SUNY Brockport Addictions & Behavioral Health; Health & Society; Healthcare Administration; Public HealthPublic Health 
University of Rochester Data Science; Environmental Health; Epidemiology; Health; Behavior & Society; Health Policy; NursingBiostatistics MS; Data Science MS; Dental Sciences MS; Diagnostic Imaging MS; Epidemiology MS; Health Services Research & Policy MS; Immunology; Microbiology & Virology MS; Medical Technology & Innovation; Medical Pharmacology MS; Mental Health Counseling MS; Nurse Practitioner MS; Pharmacology MS; Program Evaluation MS; Public Health MPH; Statistics MAData Science; Mental Health Counseling; Program Evaluation; Public Health

Regional Trainings & Resources

Overdose Prevention

  • Monroe County IMPACT Program
    • Monthly Overdose Awareness and Naloxone Training every first Wednesday of the month from 9:00-10:00 AM and 4:00-5:00 PM located at the Monroe County Department of Public Health: 111 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14620.
  • Trillium Health
    • Multiple online trainings available each month.
Region 3

Meet the Team                                     
                                         
The Region 3 Fellow Placement Coordinator (FPC) is:

Benjamin Przepiora                                     
Benjamin.Przepiora@health.ny.gov 

(518) 473-2642

The Region 3 Fellowship Program Specialist (FPS) is:

Shirley Wild                                     
Shirley.Wild@health.ny.gov

Local Health Departments & Host Organizations

Local Health Departments

Job Openings/Civil Service Resources

Academic Programs

SchoolAssociatesBachelorsMastersCertificate
Binghamton University Nursing; Social WorkNursing MS; DNP; Pharmaceutical Sciences MS; Public Administration and Policy MPA; Public Health MPH; Social Work MSW; Speech Pathology MS-SLP 
Broome Community CollegeHealth Studies; Human Services; Nursing   
Bryant & Stratton CollegeHealth Services Administration; Physical Therapy Assistant   
Cayuga County Community CollegeHealth Sciences; Human Services; Nursing   
Cornell University Global & Public Health Sciences; Health Care PolicyHealth Administration MHA; Public Health MPH; Nutrition MS 
Ithaca College Health Sciences; Public & Community HealthOccupational Therapy MS; Physician Assistant Studies MS; Speech Language Pathology MS 
Le Moyne College Nursing; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Physician Assistant StudiesClinical Mental Health Counseling MS; Nurse Practitioner NP; Occupational Therapy MS; Physician Assistant Studies MS 
Onondaga Community CollegeHealth Information Technology/Medical Records; Health Sciences; Human Services; Nursing; Paramedic; Physical Therapist Assistant  Emergency Medical Technician; Health Studies; Paramedic
SUNY Cortland Community Health; Health Education; Healthcare Management; Human Service Studies; Public Administration & Public PolicyCommunity Health MS 
SUNY MorrisvilleHealth-Related Studies; Healthcare Office Coordinator; Human Services; NursingHuman Services Leadership; Nursing Human Services
SUNY Oswego Health Promotion & Wellness ManagementBiomedical & Health Informatics MS; Health Promotion & Behavioral Wellness MS; Healthcare Administration MBA; Mental Health Counseling MSHealth & Wellness; Health Information Technology; Integrated Health Systems
SUNY Upstate  Public Health MPH 
Syracuse University Applied Data Analytics; Health & Exercise Science; Health Humanities; Healthcare Administration; Human Development & Family Science; Nutrition; Public Health; Social Work; StatisticsApplied Data Science MS; Applied Statistics MS; Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS; Human Development & Family Science MS; Nutrition Science MS; Public Administration MPA; Public Health MPH; Social Work MSWAddiction Studies; Data Analytics for Public Policy; GIS & Spatial Analysis; Population Health & Aging; Project Management; Public Management & Policy
Tompkins Cortland Community CollegeChemical Dependency Counseling  Chemical Dependency Counseling

Regional Trainings & Resources

Overdose Prevention

Region 4

Meet the Team                                     
                                         
The Region 4 Fellow Placement Coordinator (FPC) is:

Aletha Sprague                                     
Aletha.Sprague@health.ny.gov                                     
(518) 491-1769

The Region 4 Fellowship Program Specialist (FPS) is:

TBD                                   
NYSPHCfellows@health.ny.gov

Local Health Departments & Host Organizations

Local Health Departments

Community Based Organizations

Job Openings/Civil Service Exams and Resources

 Academic Programs

SchoolAssociatesBachelorsMastersCertificate
Clarkson University Healthcare, Healthcare Data Analytics, Healthcare ManagementClinical Leadership in Healthcare Management MS; Healthcare Data Analytics MS; Occupational Therapy MSHealthcare Management; Project Management
Clinton Community CollegeHealth Services Management; Human Services; Nursing  Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling
Fulton-Montgomery Community CollegeAddiction Services; Certified Nursing Assistant; Health Science; Human Services; Nursing   
Hamilton College Public Policy  
Hartwick College Healthcare Administration; Medical Laboratory Science; Nursing; Public Health; Social Work  
Herkimer County Community CollegeHealth Professions; Health Services Management Technology; Human Services; Physical Therapist Assistant   
Jefferson Community CollegeAddictions Studies; Healthcare Management; Human Services  Addiction Studies
Mohawk Valley Community CollegeChemical Dependency Practitioner; Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic; Health Information Technology; Health Sciences; Health Studies: Radiologic Technology; Human Services; Nursing; Nutrition & Dietetics; Respiratory Care   
North Country Community CollegeBusiness Administration - Healthcare; Chemical Dependency Counseling; Emergency Medical Technician; Health Science; Human Services; Nursing; Radiologic Technology  Health Science
Paul Smith's College Disaster Management & Response  
St. Lawrence University Public Health  
SUNY CantonNursing; Physical Therapy AssistantData Science & Analytics; Emergency Management; Health Care Management; Nursing  
SUNY Oneonta Dietetics; StatisticsNutrition & Dietetics 
SUNY Plattsburgh Human Development & Family Relations; Medical Technology; Nursing; Nutrition; Social WorkClinical Mental Health Counseling MS; Data Analytics MS; Social Work MSW; Speech Language Pathology MA 
SUNY Polytechnic Institute Community & Behavioral Health; Health Information Management; NursingData Science & Analytics MS; Health Informatics MS; Nurse Practitioner MSData Analysis
SUNY Potsdam Public HealthPublic Health MS 
Utica University Dietetics & Nutrition; Healthcare Management; Health Communication; Health Sciences; Nursing; Occupational TherapyData Science MS; Dietetics & Nutrition MS; Healthcare Administration MHA; Nursing MS; Occupational Therapy MS; Social Work MSW 

Regional Trainings & Resources

Overdose Prevention

Region 5

Meet the Team                                     
                                         
The Region 5 Fellow Placement Coordinator (FPC) is:

Alberto Guzman                                     
Alberto.Guzman@health.ny.gov                                     
(518) 402-5833

The Region 5 Fellowship Program Specialist (FPS) is:

Brynn Watkins                                   
brynn.watkins2@health.ny.gov

Local Health Departments & Host Organizations

Local Health Departments

Community Based Organizations

Job Openings/Civil Service Resources

Academic Programs

SchoolAssociatesBachelorsMastersCertificate
Adirondack Community CollegeNursing   
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Health Sciences; Public Health  
Bryant & Stratton CollegeHealth Services AdministrationHealth Services Administration; Nursing  
Columbia-Greene Community CollegeHealth Sciences; Nursing   
Empire State UniversityCommunity and Human ServicesAddiction Studies; Allied Health Science; Community and Human Services; Nursing; Public HealthHealthcare Analytics MS; Healthcare Leadership MBA 
Excelsior UniversityHealth Sciences; NursingHealthcare Management; Health Sciences; Nursing; Public HealthHealth Sciences MS; Healthcare Administration MS; Nursing Leadership MS; Nursing Informatics MSPublic Health Equity
Hudson Valley Community CollegeAddictions Counseling; Community & Public Health; Health & Wellness Studies; Health Information Management & Technology; Health Sciences; Human Services; Paramedic  Health Sciences; Worksite Health Promotion
Maria CollegeNursing; Occupational Therapy AssistantHealth & Occupational Sciences; Healthcare ManagementOccupational Therapy MS 
Russell Sage College Health Sciences; Nursing; Public HealthApplied Nutrition MS; Health Services Administration MS; Mental Health Counseling & Community Psychology MS; Nursing MS; Nutrition & Dietetics MS; Occupational Therapy MSNurse Practitioner
Schenectady County Community CollegeChemical Dependency Counseling; Human Services; Nutrition  Community Health Worker; Health Studies
Skidmore College Health & Human Physiological Science; Social Work  
SUNY CobleskillHealth Science Studies; Paramedic  Paramedic
Union College  Healthcare Management MBA 
University at Albany Public Health; Public Policy & Management; Social WelfareBiostatistics MS; Epidemiology MS; Mental Health Counseling MS; Public Health MPH; Social Work MSW 

Regional Trainings & Resources

Overdose Prevention

Region 6

Meet the Team                                     
                                         
The Region 6 Fellow Placement Coordinator (FPC) is:

Molly Ridley                                     
Molly.Ridley@health.ny.gov                                     
(914) 229-3744

The Region 6 Fellowship Program Specialist (FPS) is:

To be determined - check back soon!

Local Health Departments & Host Organizations

Local Health Departments

Job Openings/Civil Service Exams and Resources

Academic Programs

SchoolAssociatesBachelorsMastersCertificate
Dutchess Community CollegeCertified Nursing Assistant; Clinical Lab Technician; EMT Paramedic; Human Services; Nursing; Paramedic; Public Health; Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)   
Marist College Medical Laboratory Science; Social WorkMental Health Counseling MA; Physician Assistant Studies MS; Public Administration MPA; Social Work MSHealthcare Management
Mount Saint Mary College Healthcare Management; Human Services; NursingHealthcare Management MBA; Nursing MSN 
Orange County Community CollegeDental Hygiene; Healthcare Administration; Human Services; Medical Laboratory; Nursing; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Physician Therapist Assistant; Public Health; Radiologic Technology   
Sullivan County Community CollegeAlcoholism & Drug Abuse Counseling; Health Sciences; Human Services; Medical Assistant; Nursing; Respiratory Care  Medical Assistant
SUNY Delhi Healthcare Management; Nursing  
SUNY New Paltz  Clinical Mental Health Counseling MSMental Health Counseling; Trauma & Disaster Mental Health
Ulster County Community CollegeHuman Services; Nursing  Direct Care Practice

Regional Trainings & Resources

Overdose Prevention

Region 7

Meet the Team                                     
                                         
The Region 7 Fellow Placement Coordinator (FPC) is: 

Gianna Woodard                                     
Gianna.Woodard2@health.ny.gov                                     
(631) 851-3655

The Region 7 Fellowship Program Specialist (FPS) is:

TBD                                   
NYSPHCfellows@health.ny.gov

Local Health Departments & Host Organizations

Local Health Departments

Job Openings/Civil Service Exams and Resources

Academic Programs

SchoolAssociatesBachelorsMastersCertificate
Adelphi University Health Education; Health Sciences; Nursing; Social WorkCommunity Health Promotion MA; Emergency Management MS; Health Education MA; Healthcare Informatics MS; Mental Health Counseling MA; Nutrition MS; Publci Health MPH; Social Work MSWCommunity Health Promotion; Emergency Management; Health Education; Healthcare Informatics
Dominican University of New York Health Sciences; Social Work; Pre-Occupational Therapy; Pre-Physical TherapyOccupational Therapy MS 
Hofstra University Community Health; Health Science; Nursing; Public Policy & Public ServiceHealth Administration; Health Informatics; Mental Health Counseling MA; Nursing; Occupational Therapy MS; Physician Assistant Studies MS; Public Health MPH 
Manhattanville University Nursing; Radiologic TechnologyNurse Practitioner MS 
Mercy UniversityOccupational Therapy AssistantBehavioral Science: Community Health; Clinical Laboratory Science; Health Science; Health Services Management; Nursing; Social WorkNurse Practitioner MS; Health Services Management MPA & MS; Mental Health Counseling MS; Nursing Administration MS; Occupational Therapy MS; Physician Assistant MSHealth Services Management; Nursing Administration
Molloy University Health Service Leadership; Nursing; Respiratory Care; Social WorkClinical Mental Health Counseling MS; Healthcare Administration MBA; Nurse Practitioner NP; Nursing Administration with Informatics; Social Work MSW; Speech Language Pathology MSHealthcare Administration; Nurse Informatics; Nurse Practitioner
Nassau Community CollegeDisability Studies; Emergency Management; Food & Nutrition; Health Information Technology; Healthcare Administration; Health Studies; Human Services; Medical Assistant; Medical Laboratory Technology; Nursing; Physical Therapy Assistant; Radiation Therapy; Respiratory Care  Case Management
New York Medical College  Biostatistics MS; Epidemiology MS; Public Health MPH; Speech Language Pathology MSEmergency Management; Environmental Health; Global Health; Health Administration; Heath Education; Industrial Hygiene; Public Health
Pace University Health ScienceHealth Informatics MS; Mental Health Counseling MS; Nurse Practitioner NP/MS; Nutrition & Dietetics MS; Occupational Therapy MS; Physician Assistant MS; Public Administration MPA; Public Health MPH 
Rockland Community CollegeHealthcare Science; Nursing; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Public Health   
Sarah Lawrence College Public PolicyHealth Advocacy MA; Child Development and Social Work MA/MSW 
St. Joseph's University Health Administration; Health Services; Human Services; Medical Technology; Nursing; Speech-Language PathologyNurse Practitioner MS; Human Services Leadership MS; Health Care Management MS; Social Work MSWAlcoholism & Addictions Counseling; Counseling; Health Care Management; Management of Health Information Systems; Nurse Practitioner
St. Thomas Aquinas College Data Science; Medical TechnologyHealthcare Management & Informatics MBAHealthcare Management & Informatics
Stony Brook University Clinical Laboratory Sciences; Health Science; Social WorkApplied Health Informatics MS; Health Administration MHA; Occupational Therapy MS; Physician Assistant MS; Public Health MPH; Social Work MSW 
Suffolk County Community CollegeAddiction Studies; Dietetic Technician; Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic; Health Information Technology; Healthcare Studies; Human Services; Nursing; Surgical Technology   
SUNY FarmingdaleDental HygieneDental Hygiene; Medical Laboratory Science; Nursing; Health Promotion & WellnessNursing Administration MS 
SUNY Old Westbury Public Health  
Westchester Community CollegeAddiction Counseling; Food & Nutrition; Health & Human Performance; Health Information Technology; Health Studies; Human Services; Nursing; Paramedic; Radiologic Technology. Respiratory Care  Addiction Counseling; Community Health & Case Management; Paramedic

Regional Trainings & Resources

Overdose Prevention

Region 8

Meet the Team    (Region 8 is all NYSDOH Fellows located in Albany)                                 
                                         
The Region 8 Fellow Placement Coordinator (FPC) is:

Hillary Faas                                     
Hillary.Faas@health.ny.gov                                     
(518) 474-8714

The Region 8 Fellowship Program Specialist (FPS) is:

Jean Perry                                     
Jean.Perry@health.ny.gov                                  

 

Job Openings/Civil Service Exams and Resources