News & Updates

New York State Department of Health Announces Drug Checking Program

October 24, 2023

ACR Health is proud to be one of the four drug checking programs in New York State. Programs Located in Central New York, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, and Capital Region […]

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ACR Health Proudly Appoints new Chief Finance Officer and Director of Development & Community Engagement

September 12, 2023

Nirav Patel has been promoted to Chief Finance Officer for ACR Health. Nirav has served as the Interim Chief Finance Officer since January 2023 and has over 15 years of […]

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Attorney General James and Acting Department of Health Commissioner Dr. McDonald Issue Alert to Protect New Yorkers from Health Insurance Renewal Scams

May 17, 2023

NYSDOH released the following statement regarding an increase in scams related to public health insurance renewal. If you have any questions about your health insurance, call us at (315)475-2430 to […]

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Now Offering Walk-in Testing First Tuesday of Every Month in Watertown

April 6, 2023

Our Prevention team is now offering walk-in testing the first Tuesday of every month at our Watertown office! Come in anytime between 10 AM – 12 PM & 1 – […]

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ACR Health Insurance Program Highlighted as Medicaid Eligibility Reviews Resume

March 28, 2023

ACR Health Director of Insurance Programs, Megan Vadala, was highlighted in an article for syracuse.com about Medicaid eligibility reviews resuming. These eligibility reviews were halted in March of 2020 and […]

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Chief Program Officer, Michelle McElroy, Featured on WCNY Cycle of Health Episode

February 21, 2023

ACR Health Chief Program Officer, Michelle McElroy, was featured on the first episode of WCNY’s Cycle of Health series! On this episode Michelle was joined by Dr. Brian Johnson Professor […]

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ACR Health CEO, Lisa Alford, Featured in In Good Health Magazine

February 2, 2023

February 2023 ACR Health CEO, Lisa Alford, was featured in the February edition of In Good Health Magazine. During the Q&A, Lisa spoke on the scope of our agency, our […]

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“X” Gender Marker Available for Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates in NYS

January 11, 2023

In a win for transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming people, the NYS Department of Health announced there will now be an “X” gender option on birth, marriage, and death certificates! […]

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ACR Health Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer

December 20, 2022

Andrea Wandersee is joining ACR Health as the Chief Operating Officer! Andrea has more than 25 years of experience in non-profit and higher education leadership, with a background in organizational […]

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Q Center Partners with Colgate University for Sexual Health Fair

December 9, 2022

The Office of LGBTQ+ Initiatives at Colgate University hosted a Sexual Health Fair as a part of the Colgate HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. Our team from the Q Center provided free […]

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