Virtual Learning

Virtual showcase

Hospitals and health systems can strengthen their approach to preventing and managing chronic disease through partnerships with community-based organizations. Learn how the Care Connections program helps hospitals develop strategic relationships with local stakeholders to build a healthier New York.

Join us on Dec. 2 and 4, from 9 a.m. to noon. This event is open to all who are interested in chronic disease management and community partnership building.

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2025 Virtual learning series

HANYS has developed a comprehensive, year-long program of virtual education focused on evidence-based best practices for addressing common chronic diseases. The virtual learning series is open to all HANYS members.

Sessions will be 11a.m. to noon. Session details below:

• May 13 | Cardiovascular disease | Recording | Slides
  Speaker: Dorothy M. Urschel, DNP, Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Memorial Hospital
• May 20 | Hypertension | Recording | Slides
  Speakers: Patricia Charvat, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Strategy; Tracy Lebert, RN, BSN, Population Health Lead Nurse; and Lisa Volo, Senior Director of Behavior Health and Community Services, Mohawk Valley Health System
• May 27 | Diabetes | Recording | Slides
  Speakers: Abbie Gellman, MS, RN, CDN, Director of Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchen, SBH Health System; and Robert Rock, MD, MHS, Clinical Director, Borough of Bronx Neighborhood Health, Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• June 3 | Asthma | COPD | Recording | Slides
  Speaker: Farah Chatila, MHA, AE-C, Director, Health Promotions, American Lung Association
• June 10 | COPD | Recording | Slides
  Speaker: Russell Acevedo, MD, FAARC, FCCP, FCCM, Crouse Health
• June 17 | Breast cancer | Recording | Slides
  Speakers: Susan Boolbol, MD, FACS, System Chief, Breast Surgical Oncology and Breast Program; Alecia Brophy, RN, BSN, BHCN Navigator; and Amanda Miller, LMSW, Social Worker, Division of Breast Surgery, Nuvance Health
• June 24 | Mental health and substance use disorders | Recording | Slides
  Speaker: Tori Daniels, MSW, LCSW, Supervisor of Outpatient Crisis Diversion, Ellis Medicine
• July 1 | Building community partnerships | Recording | Slides
  Speaker: Theresa Green, PhD, MBA, Public Health Sciences, Center for Community Health & Prevention, University of Rochester Medical Center