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To deliver vital public services, rural communities depend on a network of dedicated organizations such as local health departments, nonprofits, planning agencies, and behavioral health providers. If you work in a rural public service organization (such as a local government agency or a local non-profit) in New York, your perspective is essential.

Take the survey — it takes less than 10 minutes:
👉 https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bK1rQHnmyne640S

Behind the scenes, many of these organizations are quietly struggling with workforce burnout, turnover, and
shrinking capacity.
A new research study led by Adam Howell, MPA candidate at Cornell University's Brooks School of Public Policy, is examining workforce resilience in rural public service organizations (PSOs) across New York State. The study attempts to discover what helps rural PSOs maintain effective, stable workforces and
what barriers currently exist.
The research draws on the lived experience of the professionals and leaders doing this work every day.
The survey is anonymous and IRB-approved. Results will inform recommendations for policy, practice,
and funding to better support the rural workforce.
Please share this link with colleagues and networks. Thank you for your time, dedication, and
perseverance serving local communities across NYS.
For questions, contact Adam Howell at [email protected]

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 11 am – 12 pm ET.

Health-focused nonprofits face growing pressure to safeguard sensitive data while delivering essential services. In this webinar, expert attorneys will offer practical guidance on assessing organizational vulnerabilities, protecting staff from cyber threats, and building policies that support HIPAA-aligned data privacy. This webinar dives into the real-world challenges organizations face—from phishing attacks to data-sharing risks hidden in common platforms like Zoom, telehealth tools, and AI systems. This session will provide a roadmap on:
building strong privacy policies
balancing critical and unnecessary data collection
securing virtual services for vulnerable populations.
Attendees will leave with practical frameworks they can implement immediately, even with limited technical resources.
Register
https://actionnetwork.org/events/nonprofit-data-privacy-and-cyber-security-webinar?

Great time with the New York State Association for Rural Health at the Public Health Partnership Conference in Lake Placid.