NYCAMH Services

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NYCAMH: A Program of the Bassett Healthcare Network

Established by the New York State Legislature in 1988. Recognizing the unacceptably high rates of occupational injury and illness in New York’s largest industry, the legislature has charged NYCAMH to provide:

• Research into the causes and prevention of agricultural injury and illness

• Education and prevention activities within the farm community

• Education of professionals serving the farm community

• Clinical help for farm-related health problems

Research

Studies health and safety problems of those working in agriculture by:

• tracking farm-related injuries and illnesses

• investigating health problems of migrant and seasonal

farmworkers

• understanding safety practices of farmers

• developing equipment to reduce muscle pain

• evaluating effectiveness of personal protective equipment

Library & Information Center

Provides occupational health resources for agricultural health and safety.

• topics range from allergy to zoonosis

• books, journals, and videos are available

• open to health professionals, organizations, researchers, and community members

Farmers’ Clinic

Assists with farm health problems

• staffed by physician and occupational health nurse

• most health insurances accepted

• no cost on-farm visits to assess work-related health and safety issues

Safety Trainings

Assists farm owners in setting and meeting farm specific safety goals

• identifies hazards

• provides bilingual training and educational materials

• training is conducted on the farm at a convenient time

• Farm safety services are available for CCE, 4-H, Agricutural Classes and Agribusiness events.

PTO Retrofit Program

Assists with power take off retrofitting

• provides a range of PTO shaft replacement shields

• cost, including shipping and handling, is $50 per kit

Farm Partners

Provides on-farm case management, counseling and referral

• staffed by a licensed social worker

• services are confidential and free of charge

NYS ROPS Rebate Program

Assists with rollover protective structure retrofitting

• rebates a portion of the cost of retrofitting your tractor

• staff will identify available ROPS options

• pre-registration required

HealthWorks

Offers a full range of occupational health services to meet the health & safety needs of the regional business community:

• firefighter/EMS medical evaluation program

• drug and alcohol testing

• hearing conservation program

• respiratory protection program

Community Heart Program

Provides free heart disease risk screening and educational materials regarding heart health.

Screening includes:

• total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol levels and ratio

• blood pressure

• body mass index

• waist-hip ratio