NYC Health Department’s Brain Health Program
Overview
Our Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) infrastructure program is a CDC-funded initiative that addresses brain health for all New Yorkers. The program seeks to educate the public about dementia risk reduction, increase the health status and quality of life of NYC residents affected by dementia, and improve the lives of their caregivers.
NYC BOLD Framework
The program sits within the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness within the NYC Health Department. It is comprised of programmatic staff and a coalition, made up of internal and external partners, driven by its mission and vision below. The program is informed by the CDC’s Healthy Brain Initiative State and Local Public Health Partnerships to Address Dementia: 2023 – 2027 Road Map.
- Mission: Foster a collaborative ecosystem that provides compassionate care and supports for individuals at risk for and diagnosed with dementia, their loved ones, and their caregivers.
- Vision: All New Yorkers at every life stage will have access to information and services for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of dementia.
NYC BOLD Coalition
Managed and led by the NYC Health Department, the BOLD Coalition brings together over 50 multisectoral partners across NYC and NYS to advance dementia-related care and support. Key purposes and activities include strategic planning, implementation, collaboration, resource sharing, maintaining an information hub, education and engagement.
Significant Milestones
- One of 43 jurisdictions that received CDC funding in 2023
- Completed the New York City BOLD Strategic Plan, which informs the direction for the program
- The BOLD Coalition has over 50 members
- The coalition is now working toward implementing the New York City BOLD Strategic Plan
- Completed Needs Assessment Survey on dementia knowledge, care, and caregiver needs
- Received funding from John A. Hartford Foundation for community outreach
Get Involved!
Reach us at brainhealth@health.nyc.gov
