Updates + Notices
Read below for updates on the agency, our projects, and our data, as well as timely public health notices or statements
New Youth Survey Allows Us to See Disparities
Every year since 2002, RHI has surveyed 7th-12th grade students in Cortland County about substance use behaviors and risk and protective factors that predict adolescent problem behaviors. Starting in 2023, we began using a new survey that goes beyond prevention to collect data about general health behaviors, like sleep, nutrition, mental health, and disability.
CACTC at Cortland's First Pride
CACTC staff attended and presented as part of Cortland County’s first LGBTQ Pride Event
CACTC at the Community Book Discussion: Disability Visibility
CACTC staff engage with the Library’s Community Read about disability rights and services
Recovery and Suicide Prevention
For Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we examine the intersection of these issues
Protecting Our Waters: The Power of Proper Drug Disposal
While it’s important to dispose of unused and unneeded medications, flushing is usually not the answer
Unequal Risk: Youth Suicide Disparities in Cortland County
For Suicide Prevention Awareness Month we look at the Cortland Youth Survey data about disparities around suicide indicators and risk/protective factors
CACTC Becomes The Rural Health Institute
CACTC announces its formal adoption of the Public Health Institute model and our new name: the Rural Health Institute of New York
CACTC's Healing Cortland Initiative Marks 3 Years of Working to Expand Narcan access!
The Healing Cortland Project celebrates 3 years of coordinated work to expand Narcan distribution in Cortland County
Candy, Costumes, and Caution: Tips to Stay Safe this Halloween
Leading up to every Halloween, we see a spike in worries around children’s safety. There are some very real safety concerns, but the biggest worry for most parents should be cars.
Welcome to our new AmeriCorps Volunteer!
As of September, we have Phoebe Fox joining us as Community Outreach Specialist, a Public Health AmeriCorps volunteer position!