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As one of the longest-running nonprofits in the U.S., NYAM’s research and health policy work has long been at the forefront of innovation to improve the health of the public. Today, we focus on addressing health in every phase of life to build healthspan—ensuring that all people have what they need for not only longer, but also healthier lives.
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Learn about the history, mission, and architecture of the New York Academy of Medicine, a health policy and advocacy organization founded in 1847. The academy's building on Fifth Avenue features ornate bronze doors, statues, and inscriptions related to medicine and public health.
18 kwi 2024 · The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is a leading voice for innovation in public health. Throughout its 177-year history, NYAM has uniquely championed bold changes to the systems that perpetuate health inequities and keep all communities from achieving good health.
“The New York Academy of Medicine has been a vital public health institution for the last 175 years, from its role in helping establish the Health Department to it’s current work advancing health equity across New York City.
Since its founding just before the start of the Civil War, The New York Academy of Medicine has been a vital source for effective and, often, radical thought and action regarding the healthcare and public health problems that affect people in New York City and beyond.
Ushering in 2023 as the first epidemiologist president of The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) has been an honor and a privilege. Having the opportunity to advance this historic institution’s health equity mission into its 176th year and beyond comes with a renewed commitment at a time of unprecedented challenges and, yes, even opportunities.
This work and our one-of-a-kind public programming are supported by our world class historical medical library and our Fellows program, a unique network of more than 2,000 experts elected...
