Public Health and Health Planning Council

The Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) has a broad array of advisory and decision-making responsibilities with respect to New York State's public health and health care delivery system. It is charged with adopting and amending the Sanitary Code and health care facility, home care agency, and hospice operating regulations. The PHHPC also makes decisions concerning the establishment and transfer of ownership of health care facilities, home care agencies and hospice programs. It makes recommendations to the Commissioner of Health concerning major construction projects, service changes, and equipment acquisitions in health care facilities and home care agencies. It also advises the Commissioner on issues related to the preservation and improvement of public health. The Council's powers and duties are set forth in section 225 of the Public Health Law.

Regularly Scheduled Meetings

Administrative Materials

PHHPC Committees

2024 Upcoming Meetings

Thursday, March 28, 2024

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on March 28 at 10:15 a.m. at the at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany, 12237.

Committee On Establishment and Project Review

The Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link:

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

For other questions please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or PHHPC@health.ny.gov.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on April 11at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Rooms 2-4, Albany, 12237.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m. The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

2024 Past Meetings

*REVISED 2/7/2024 (location change)

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will convene The Ad Hoc Committee to Lead the State Health Improvement Plan on Thursday, February 22nd from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the following locations:

  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany, NY 12237

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, February 8 at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, Floor 4, Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislationwill convene at 9:30 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Annual Full Council Meeting immediately following the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the 90 Church Street locationsend an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than

48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Public Health Committee will convene on February 7 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, Floor 4, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at 90 Church Street send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on January 25 at 10:00 a.m.. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, Floor 4, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene at 10:00 a.m.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at 90 Church Street send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

2023 Past Meetings

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Public Health Committee will convene on December 5 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, Floor 4, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at 90 Church Street send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

REVISED * 11/8/2023

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council’s Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will convene at *9:15 a.m.

*The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Establishment and Project Review Committee will convene for a Special Meeting immediately following the Codes Committee meeting.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the *Special Establishment and Project Review Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the 90 Church Street locationsend an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Public Health Committee will convene on November 15 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, Floor 4, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at 90 Church Streetsend an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meeting on November 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, Floor 4, Conference Rooms 4A & 4B, NYC.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene at 10:00 a.m.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at 90 Church Street send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will convene The Ad Hoc Committee to Lead the State Health Improvement Plan on September 21 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the following locations:

  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 5, Albany, 12237
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4Floor CR 4 A/B, NYC, 10007

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

NYC Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the NYC locationsend an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at

PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, September 7th at 10:15 a.m. at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany, NY 12237.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Health Planning Committee will convene for an educational workgroup on the topic of EMS Activities and Initiatives Across New York State on August 23 from 10:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany, 12237.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

For other questions please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.ny.gov.

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on August 24 at 10:15 a.m. at the at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany, NY 12237.

Public Health Committee

The Committee will convene from 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

Committee On Establishment and Project Review

The Committee will convene at 12:15 p.m.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link:https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

For other questions please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or PHHPC@health.ny.gov.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will convene The Ad Hoc Committee to Lead the State Health Improvement Plan on July 13, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the following locations:

  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany, N.Y., 12237
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 325 Main Street, Bears Conference Room, Floor 7, Buffalo, N.Y., 14203

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link:

https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

Buffalo Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the Buffalo location send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will convene for a Full Council meeting on June 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at 90 Church Street send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on June 26th at the following locations and start times:

  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany,NY 12237
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 1565 Jefferson Road, Suite 120, Rochester, NY 14623

*JOINT MEETING OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE AND HEALTH PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Committee will convene from 10:30 a.m. - *1:15 p.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or PHHPC@health.ny.gov if you have questions.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

HEALTH PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Committee will convene from *2:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or PHHPC@health.ny.gov if you have questions.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

Rochester Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the 1565 Jefferson Road, Rochester location send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, June 15th at 9:30 a.m.. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene at 9:30 a.m.

COMMITTEE ON CODES, REGULATIONS, AND LEGISLATION

The Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will meet immediately following the Establishment and Project Review Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at 90 Church Streetsend an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than

48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council’s Health Planning Committee will convene an educational workgroup on the topic of Dental/Oral Health Care in the Emergency Department. The workgroup will convene on June 8 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. via live Webcasting at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For questions you may contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Health Planning Committee will convene an educational workgroup on the topic of "Reducing Emergency Department Boarders: Behavioral Health Patients in the Emergency Department." The workgroup will convene on Thursday, May 4th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. via live Webcasting at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For questions Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will convene for a Full Council meeting on Tuesday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link:

https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at 90 Church Street send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than

48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will convene a Joint Meeting of the Public Health Committee and the Ad Hoc Committee to Lead the Prevention Agenda on Monday, April 3rd from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the following locations:

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC, 10007
  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany, NY 12237
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 325 Main Street, Bears Conference Room, 7th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14203

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link:

https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

Buffalo and New York City Locations:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the Buffalo and NYC locations send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on March 30 at 9:30 a.m. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene at 9:30 a.m.

COMMITTEE ON CODES, REGULATIONS, AND LEGISLATION

The Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will meet immediately following the Establishment and Project Review Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link:

https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at 90 Church Street send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, February 9 at the following locations:

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.
  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Establishment and Project Review Committee will convene a Special Meeting at 10:00 a.m. Both meeting sites are open to the public and open for public comment.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene a meeting immediately following the Special Establishment and Project Review Committee meeting. Both meeting sites are open to the public and open for public comment.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Annual Full Council Meeting immediately following the Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the 90 Church Street location send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on February 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the following locations:

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.
  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

JOINT MEETING OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE AND THE HEALTH PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Committee will convene from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

HEALTH PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Committee will convene from 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the 90 Church Street location send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, January 26th at 10:00 a.m. at the following locations:

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.
  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene a Special Meeting at 10:00 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Establishment and Project Review Committee will convene its regularly scheduled meeting immediately following the Special Full Council Meeting.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the 90 Church Street location send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than

48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

2022 Past Meetings

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, December 8 at the following locations:

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.
  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene at 10:00 a.m. Both meeting sites are open to the public and open for public comment.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link:

https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the 90 Church Street locationsend an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than

48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on November 17, 10:15 a.m. at the following locations:

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.
  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene a Special Meeting at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Establishment and Project Review Committee will convene its regularly scheduled meeting immediately following the Special Full Council Meeting.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the 90 Church Street locationsend an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than

48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, October 6 at the following locations:

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.
  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the 90 Church Street location send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

REVISED 9/6/2022

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, September 15th at 10:15 a.m. at the following locations:

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Conference Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.
  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Rooms 2-4, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene a Special Meeting at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Establishment and Project Review Committee will convene it's regularly scheduled meeting immediately following the Special Full Council Meeting.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the 90 Church Street location send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, July 28 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link:

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on July 14th at 10:15 a.m. at the at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail at PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the following locations:

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.
  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will convene at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Committee on Health Planning meeting.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

New York City Location:

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend at the 90 Church Street locationsend an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov . Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on May 19 at 10:15 a.m. at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Rooms 2-4, Albany.

Committee On Establishment and Project Review

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Tuesday, April 5 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, MeetingRoom 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on March 24 at 10:15 a.m. at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

You may view, but not participate in, the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link:

https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda. Applicants shall have no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to respond to correspondence pertaining to their application in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, March 17 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, MeetingRoom 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene a Special Meeting at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

No written correspondence shall be distributed to the Council members the day of the meeting. All correspondence addressed to Council members shall be sent to the Council's Executive Secretary at PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting in which the matter of the correspondence appears on the meeting agenda.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, February 10 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, MeetingRoom 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Annual Full Council Meeting immediately following the Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

* REVISED 2/24/2022

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will convene a Joint Meeting of the Public Health Committee and the Health Planning Committee on March 1 at 8:30 a.m., at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, * Meeting Room 6, Albany.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

* REVISED 2/24/2022

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Wednesday, March 2 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, * Meeting Room 6, Albany.

  • The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Establishment and Project Review Committee will convene for a Special Meeting at 10:15 a.m.
  • The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Establishment and Project Review Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on January 27, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. at the at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Rooms 6, Albany.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, MeetingRoom 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene a Special Meeting at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For the convenience of the public and to expedite access through building security, anyone wishing to attend the meeting should e-mail Colleen.Leonard@health.ny.gov and Lisa.Thomson@heath.ny.gov or call Ms. Colleen Leonard's office at (518) 402-0964 to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

2021 Past Meetings

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, MeetingRoom 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link:

https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on November 18, 2021 at 10:15 a.m. at the at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

Special Committee On Codes, Regulations, and Legislation

The Committee reviews new or revised regulations relating to medical facility operational and structural standards, including quality of care and the need for the facilities and/or services. Reviews amendments to the State Sanitary Code and other matters referred by the Commissioner. The Codes Committee reviews proposed changes to part 86 of the State Hospital Code concerning medical facility rates of Reimbursement.

The Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

Special Full Council Meeting

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

Please contact Colleen Leonard or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

Committee On Establishment and Project Review

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene immediately following the Special Full Council meeting.

Please contact Colleen Leonard or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Tuesday, October 26 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene a Special Meeting at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate in the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For the convenience of the public and to expedite access through building security, anyone wishing to attend the meeting should e-mail Colleen.Leonard@health.ny.gov and Lisa.Thomson@heath.ny.gov or call Ms. Colleen Leonard's office at (518) 402-0964 to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, MeetingRoom 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

REVISED 9/15/21 *

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on September 23, 2021 at 10:15 a.m. at the at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, *Meeting Rooms 2-4, Albany.

COMMITTEE ON CODES, REGULATIONS, AND LEGISLATION

The Committee reviews new or revised regulations relating to medical facility operational and structural standards, including quality of care and the need for the facilities and/or services. Reviews amendments to the State Sanitary Code and other matters referred by the Commissioner. The Codes Committee reviews proposed changes to part 86 of the State Hospital Code concerning medical facility rates of Reimbursement.

The Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene immediately following the Codes Committee.

Please contact Colleen Leonard or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Videoconferencing will be used for the meeting and the public has the right to attend the meeting at any below listed locations.

  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, CR 4 A/B, New York, New York 10007 Please note that the building staff have required masks to be worn regardless of vaccine status.
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 295 Main Street, 7th Floor Executive Conference Room, Buffalo, NY 14203 (NEW LOCATION)

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene a Special Meeting at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

You may view but not participate the public meeting via the live webcast at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

For the convenience of the public and to expedite access through building security, anyone wishing to attend the meeting should e-mail Colleen.Leonard@health.ny.gov and Lisa.Thomson@heath.ny.gov or call Ms. Colleen Leonard's office at (518)402-0964 to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Video conferencing will be used for the meeting and the public has the right to attend the meeting at any below listed locations.

  • Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany (main meeting site)
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, CR 4 A/B, New York, New York 10007 Please note that the building staff have required masks to be worn regardless of vaccine status
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 295 Main Street, 7th Floor Bears Conference Room, Buffalo, NY 14203 (NEW LOCATION)

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene a Special Meeting at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

For the convenience of the public and to expedite access through building security, anyone wishing to attend the meeting should e-mail Colleen.Leonard@health.ny.gov and Lisa.Thomson@heath.ny.gov or call Ms. Colleen Leonard's office at (518)402-0964 to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meetings on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, MeetingRoom 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Codes, Regulation and Legislation Committee meeting.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

Unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask in indoor public places, in accordance with federal CDC guidelines.

*REVISED 7/14/21

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on July 15, 2021 at 10:15 a.m. at the at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, MeetingRoom 6, Albany.

*COMMITTEE ON CODES, REGULATIONS, AND LEGISLATION

***CANCELED***

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

*Unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask in indoor public places, in accordance with federal CDC guidelines.

For questions about accessibility or for observers and participants who require interpretive services, please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meeting on Thursday, June 3, 2021 via live Webcasting at the following link:

https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislationwill convene at 9:30 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Annual Full Council Meeting immediately following the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation meeting.

The Codes and Full Council Agenda's can be viewed one week prior to the meeting at the following website:

https://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/public_health_and_health_planning_council/

COMMITTEE ON CODES, REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION

The public may write and submit comments during the Codes, Regulations and Legislation Committee Meetingthrough a portal on the live webcast. The comments will then be read into the public record.

However, we strongly encourage the public to e-mail written comments including the respective proposed regulation and limit your comments to 3 minutes or less well in advance of the webcast to colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov and lisa.thomson@health.ny.gov.

We are requesting that members of the public follow the below guidelines:

  • Identify yourself in the comment and provide your e-mail address.
  • Identify the proposed regulation of which comments are being submitted.
  • Please submit only one comment per application as you would do if you were speaking at the public meeting.

For questions about accessibility please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov.

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on May 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via live Webcasting at the following link:
https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

The Committee Day Agenda can be viewed one week prior to the meeting at the following website:
https://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/public_health_and_health_planning_council/

The public may write and submit comments during the meeting through a portal on the live webcast. The comments will then be read into the public record.

However, we strongly encourage the public to e-mail written comments including the respective CON application number and limit your comments to 3 minutes or less well in advance of the webcast to colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov and lisa.thomson@health.ny.gov.

We are requesting that members of the public follow the below guidelines:

  • Identify yourself in the comment and provide your e-mail address.
  • Identify the Certificate of Need application of which comments are being submitted.
  • Please submit only one comment per application as you would do if you were speaking at the public meeting.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene at 10:00 a.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

For questions about accessibility please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold the following meeting on Thursday, April 8, 2021 via live Webcasting at the following link:

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will convene at 9:30 a.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Establishment and Project Review Committee meeting immediately following the Codes Committee meeting.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Establishment and Project Review Committee meeting.

For questions about accessibility please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov.

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on March 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via live Webcasting at the following link: https://www.health.ny.gov/events/webcasts/

The Committee Day Agenda can be viewed at the following website: https://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/public_health_and_health_planning_council/

The public may write and submit comments during the meeting through a portal on the live webcast. The comments will then be read into the public record.

However, we strongly encourage the public to e-mail written comments including the respective CON application number and limit your comments to 3 minutes or less well in advance of the webcast to colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov and lisa.thomson@health.ny.gov.

We are requesting that members of the public follow the below guidelines:

  • Identify yourself in the comment and provide your e-mail address.
  • Identify the Certificate of Need application of which comments are being submitted.
  • Please submit only one comment per application as you would do if you were speaking at the public meeting.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will convene at 10:00 a.m.

Please contact Colleen Leonard or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

For questions about accessibility please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov.

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and the Department's continued priorities on COVID-19 and vaccine efforts, the February 11, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Public Health and Health Planning Council's Annual Full Council meeting has been cancelled .

Please contact Colleen Leonard at colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov if you have questions.

Due to the Department's continued response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the January 28, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Public Health and Health Planning Council's Committee Day meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

Please contact Colleen Leonard at colleen.leonard@health.ny.gov if you have questions.

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