Public Health Works! Honor Roll

The Public Health Works! Honor Roll recognizes the local public health workforce as an essential component of Commissioner of Health James V. McDonald public health agenda to improve the health and well-being of all New Yorkers and to promote health equity in all populations who experience disparities. At the heart of all successful public health initiatives are the workers who promote and protect the public's health and safety.

Featured Public Health Employee(s)

Cayuga County Department of Health

  • Rosalyn Fagan, Supervising Billing Specialist

    • 22 years of service

    Rosalyn Fagan is being recognized for her dedication, professionalism and expertise in her role as Supervising Billing Specialist. Her skills help fund our programs, keep us in compliance with state and federal regulations and keeps down the cost to taxpayers of this essential work.

    Ms. Fagan’s expertise covers the complex billing work in our Home Care Agencies, our clinics, and Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs amongst other duties. She has been our project leader implementing electronic medical record systems for various programs. Ms. Fagan participated in public health preparedness response at our clinics. During our pandemic response, in addition to her routine duties, she was responsible for billing insurance for COVID-19 vaccine administration, bringing in over $100,000 in revenue to the County. She is a reliable team player who supports her colleagues. People enjoy working with Rosalyn because of her knowledge, her work ethic, and caring, calm and pleasant demeanor.

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About Local Health Departments

New York State relies on its local health departments to promote, protect and improve the health of residents. The core public health services administered by New York's 57 local health departments and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene include Communicable Disease Control, Chronic Disease Prevention, Community Health Assessment, Environmental Health, and Emergency Preparedness and Response.

Without these local health departments and their dedicated employees, these essential services would not be provided. The Honor Roll recognizes the outstanding workers that keep New Yorkers healthy.

For more information on the local health departments in New York State, please visit the New York State Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO) Website.