Chenango Health Network

The purpose of Chenango Health Network programming is to increase access to health related services and improve the population health of Chenango County through education, training, and environmental prevention strategies. The programs that CHN operated in 2023 include:Office of Rural Health. Funding from the State office of Rural Health allows our program and administrative staff to engage the community health promotion through; This funding also allows staff to participate in the Chenango County Housing coalition, Suicide Prevention Coalition, Older Americans group, Trauma Informed Care Regional Team, Chenango and Delaware County Behavioral Health Network, Head Start Health Advisory Counsel, Regional Health Workforce Development group, the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention regional group, and the Community Health Improvement Plan Team. Drug Free Chenango Community Coalition. This coalition is comprised of representatives from 12 different community sectors, coming together to increase the protective factors and reduce risk factors contributing to substance use disorder in Chenango County youth. Navigator. The Navigator helps Chenango County residents enroll in the New York State Insurance Marketplace. CHNs navigators enrolled over 800 people in health insurance programs in 2023. Community Health Advocate. The Community Health Advocate helped 540 Chenango County residents resolve post enrollment issues with their insurance. These issues included but are not limited to finding a primary doctor, getting pre approval for a medication or specialty appointment, billing disputes, financial assistance for cancer patents, prescription drug program enrollment, and support groups. STOP ACT. Funding from SAMHSA to provide youth alcohol use prevention services to two Chenango County Schools including reader boards, youth coalition, after prom parties, and training. Cancer Support Services: Monthly cancer support group. Financial assistance to help cover items not covered by health insurance that are related to the cancer diagnosis. Mental Health First Aid: Funded by SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training grant to provide Youth and Adult MHFA certification training to individuals in Chenango and Delaware County.