Holiday Eating Tips for Host And Guest
NYC Health And Hospitals writes that as the holidays approach, many Harlemites take the lead in spreading cheer by hosting a decadent party. Continue reading
First Lady McCray, Cities Thrive Coalition Asks Congress To Increase Funding For Critical Health Programs
The Cities Thrive Coalition, led by the First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray, today sent a letter signed by nearly 100 bipartisan mayors to congressional leadership outlining priorities for the Fiscal Year 2018 government funding package.Continue reading
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Health Department Releases 2nd Annual Update On Take Care New York 2020 Blueprint
The Health Department today released its second annual update on Take Care New York 2020 (TCNY 2020), the City’s comprehensive blueprint to improve the health of all New Yorkers. Continue reading
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem Holds First Annual Holiday Book Drive For Pediatric Emergency Room Patients
The pediatric emergency department of NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem and a number of community-focused partners have launched the first annual holiday book drive for pediatric emergency department patients. Continue reading
Harlem’s Northside Center And The Deerfield Foundation Announce Grant To Enhance Schools
Northside Center for Child Development and the Deerfield Foundation today announced new funding to expand tele-psychiatry services in mental health clinics and New York City schools in Manhattan and the Bronx. Continue reading
CVS, Buying Aetna For $69 Billion, Sell To Effect Healthcare From Harlem To Hollywood
The Brand Channel reports that CVS Health that has a number of stores in Harlem announced on Sunday that it had signed a deal to buy U.S. health insurer Aetna for about $69 billion.Continue reading
New York City Recognized As Innovative Global Leader On Mental Health Reform
New York City’s unprecedented efforts to change the culture around mental health and improve New Yorkers’ access to services and support have been recognized as an innovative model for cities across the globe...Continue reading
Health Department Announces New HIV Diagnoses A Historic Low From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today announced that the annual number of new HIV diagnoses in New York City has reached an all-time low. Continue reading
Harlem’s Pillars Recovery Center The First Addiction Recovery Center Opens (Video)
City and State officials celebrated the opening of Harlem's first center for substance abuse recovery Tuesday afternoon.Continue reading
3 Fabulous Recipes For Managing Diabetes From Harlem To Hollywood
If you have diabetes, eating healthier foods and watching your portion sizes are important for controlling your blood sugar levels.Continue reading
New Data Show Striking Disparities In Early Deaths From Heart Disease And Stroke
The Health Department today published an Epi Data Brief titled “Premature Heart Disease and Stroke Deaths among Adults in New York City,” which highlights disparities in heart disease and stroke – two diseases that account for 24 percent of all premature deaths (death before age 65) among adults in New York City.Continue reading
Stop Doing These 10 Things To Relieve Holiday Season Stress From Harlem To Harare
By Dr. Alok Trivedi
It’s supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” Unfortunately, for many, the holiday season is also the most stressful time of the year. Continue reading
Northside Center Breaks Ground On New East Harlem Headquarters
Northside Center for Child Development broke ground on construction of its new headquarters at Lexington Gardens II in East Harlem on Friday, November 3, 2017. Continue reading
Harlem’s Mark-Viverito, Mayor Bill de Blasio And Others Expand Paid Leave To Domestic Violence Survivors
Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed Intro. 1313-A that expands paid leave to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and trafficking survivors. Continue reading
City, Health And Hospital Officials Call For NYer’s From Harlem To Hollis To Get Covered
Deputy Mayor Dr. Herminia Palacio, Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett, and Interim President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals Stanley Brezenoff today kicked off the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).Continue reading