Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association

03/04/2026

On February 19, Governor Hochul released the 30-day amendments to her proposed 2026-2027 executive budget. The updated State Financial Plan reflects $1B in anticipated MCO tax revenue the state now expects to collect in the upcoming fiscal year. Read on in the latest issue of Progress Notes: https://bit.ly/3OP65l5

Quarterly Member News Publication by the Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State

02/21/2026

Did you know?
New York hospitals and health systems are top 10 private employers in every region — creating thousands of jobs and fueling local economies beyond their walls. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q043Fl1C0

02/11/2026

New York is still experiencing a critical, ongoing blood shortage. Close to 2,000 donations are needed each day in the New York and New Jersey region for patients who require a lifesaving blood and/or platelet transfusion.

Blood donation saves lives. Call 1-800-933-2566 or visit the New York Blood Center website to schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/2YNikB5.

02/10/2026

"HANYS expects that in this fiscal year alone, H.R. 1’s financial impact on New York’s hospitals will be one billion dollars."

"We appreciate that the governor’s budget proposal acknowledges the magnitude of H.R. 1 and makes a strategic commitment to supporting New York’s hospitals and nursing homes. We believe this commitment provides a solid foundation we are urging you, the Legislature, to build upon."

Hear from HANYS President Bea Grause, RN, JD, on healthcare's acute-on-chronic challenge and what the state must do this year to address it: https://hubs.la/Q042xRgN0

02/10/2026

The partial government shutdown, which began on January 30, 2026, ended on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 when the president signed a $1.2 trillion bill to fund all but one government agency through the remainder of the federal fiscal year, September 30, 2026. Read on about key health reforms included in the funding bill in the latest issue of STAT News, published by the Suburban Hospital Alliance of NYS:

Your Bi-Monthly Regulatory and Legislative Update, Published by the Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State

01/22/2026

🚨 NY Blood Supply Shortage 🚨

New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency and is issuing an urgent call for donors. If you've never donated, now is your chance to be part of the 1% we need to end blood shortages for good.

Schedule an appointment to donate here: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/zip

Check with your local hospital for upcoming opportunities to donate in your local community: https://suburbanhospitalalliance.org/members/

01/09/2026

Blood donations save lives. Check with your local hospital for upcoming opportunities to donate blood, or click the link below to schedule an appointment. 🩸🏨

🚨 New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency 🚨

Severe winter storms, widespread flu, and holiday disruptions have caused donations to drop nearly 40%, leaving our region with less than a two-day supply of blood. Local patients—trauma victims, surgery patients, and those fighting cancer—are at serious risk.

Even a small increase in donors can make a huge difference. Be the lifeline. Donate blood today. Schedule your donation: https://bit.ly/3Z1LjjK

12/28/2025

Influenza vaccines are safe and effective at reducing your risk of getting the flu. Vaccines also significantly lower the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death if you do get sick. Ensure a safe and healthy winter by vaccinating yourself against flu. Learn more and find a vaccine near you: https://bit.ly/4pRP9r5



New York State Association of County Health Officials
Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council, Inc.
Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association

12/24/2025

Suburban New York hospitals and local health departments remind you that the flu vaccine is safe, effective, and recommended for most New Yorkers. Learn more and find a vaccine near you: https://bit.ly/4pRP9r5



New York State Association of County Health Officials
Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council, Inc.
Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association

12/23/2025

📣 We're accepting submissions for HANYS' 2026 Community Health Improvement Award!
Nominate one of your organization’s successful community health initiatives by Feb. 18: https://hubs.la/Q03YvGBf0

12/22/2025

A happy holiday season starts with good health. Give yourself and your loved ones a boost of immunity with a COVID-19 vaccine or booster. Learn more and find a vaccine near you: https://bit.ly/4pRP9r5

Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council, Inc., Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association