The New York State Prevention Agenda is the state’s official Health Improvement Plan—often called the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). It is a comprehensive, multi-year roadmap for coordinated action at both the state and local levels to improve public health and advance health equity.
Purpose and Framework
Updated every five years and grounded in statewide assessments of health status, disparities, and demographics, the Prevention Agenda identifies:
- The most pressing health concerns facing New Yorkers
- The social and economic factors that influence those health outcomes
- Data-driven strategies to address them
Local health departments and hospitals use the Prevention Agenda to develop Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs), aligning their priorities with statewide goals and evidence-based interventions.
Recent Cycles
2019–2024
The 2019–2024 cycle focused on five priority areas:
- Preventing chronic diseases
- Promoting a healthy and safe environment
- Improving health for women, infants, and children
- Promoting well-being and preventing mental and substance use disorders
- Preventing communicable diseases
2025–2030
The 2025-2030 cycle reflects a strategic evolution. It shifts toward:
- Reducing health disparities
- Addressing root causes of illness and injury
- Advancing health equity through collaboration
- Using data to drive resource allocation and program design
Tracking Progress
The Prevention Agenda Dashboard offers nearly 100 performance indicators. These can be explored:
- Statewide
- By county
- By ZIP code
The dashboard is updated regularly, providing transparency on whether New York is meeting its public health targets.
Key Takeaways
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Scope | Statewide public health strategy with local implementation via CHIPs |
| Goals | Improve population health, reduce disparities, promote equity |
| Cycle Structure | Updated every ~5 years |
| Support Tools | Public dashboards for tracking |
| Focus Transition | From broad health priorities to equity-centered strategies |
Hani Sarji
New York lawyer who cares about people, is fascinated by technology, and is writing his next book, Estate of Confusion: New York.
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