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Community Board 10 And 125th Street BID Unveil Clean And Healthy Harlem Campaign

On Tuesday, August 8, 2017, Community Board 10 and 125^th Street BID will unveil four new Big Belly trash receptacles on 125th Street as part of our Clean and Healthy Harlem Campaign.Continue reading

Health Department Launches New Mobile Lactation Suites From Harlem To Hollis

In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, the Health Department today celebrated the opening of five “lactation pods” around the city, one in each borough, in locations that serve parents and families.Continue reading

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Harlem #1 In Manhattan In Soda Consumption

Patch reports that Harlemites consume more sugary drinks than residents of any neighborhood in Manhattan, according to a new study from the city's Health Department, and city officials are blaming beverage companies that use "racial profiling" in their advertising campaigns.Continue reading

Hey, Why Wait? Schedule Your Child’s Physical Today In Harlem

A healthy new school year starts with NYC Health + Hospitals. NYC Health + Hospitals is here to help your children feel their best:Continue reading

Health Department Launches “The Sour Side Of Sweet” Sugary Drinks Campaign

The Health Department today announced a new media campaign and educational materials on the health dangers of consuming sugary-sweetened beverages. Continue reading

Harlem Woman Killed By Botched Butt Injection

A Harlem woman was so obsessed with having the perfect Kim Kardashian-style booty, she got a butt injection in an unmarked Manhattan building — and wound up dying from the botched surgery, police sources said Monday.Continue reading

5 Ways (Other than Smoking Flower) To Consume Marijuana

Hello MD reports for many people, smoking flower is the first and only thing that comes to mind when they think about consuming cannabis, but the reality is there are many ways to take your medicine these days.Continue reading

NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem Named Among The Nation’s “Most Wired” Hospitals

The American Hospital Association’s Health Forum has named [easyazon_link identifier="B01MPY775D" locale="US" tag="harlemworld-20"]NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem[/easyazon_link] one of the country’s “Most Wired” hospitals for successfully incorporating technology into health care delivery and for helping patients become more actively involved in their own health through the use of technology. Continue reading

Gale Brewer Hosts Caregiving 101 Sponsored By NYC Health + Hospitals | Harlem

On Sunday, July 23, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer will host "Caregiving 101: The Essentials of Caring for Others (And Yourself!)," a conference for New Yorkers dealing with the challenges that come with caregiving for family members and friends.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announced Sewer Credit For Over 53,000 Low-Income Homeowners

Mayor de Blasio today announced that more than 53,000 low-income homeowners are receiving an automatic $115 credit on their water and sewer bill.Continue reading

7 Tips To A Better You, Make A Routine And Stick To It

By Mary Wong, president, Office Depot Foundation

Whether it’s a career goal like moving into the C suite or something more personal like losing weight, most people are always looking for a way to better themselves in some way.Continue reading

5 Sun Safety Tips to Protect Your Skin From Harlem To Hollis

By Dr. Miriam Pomeranz Summertime means “fun in the sun.” But, while you’re outside being physically active, it’s important to protect yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays which can damage skin in as little as 15 minutes and increase risk of skin cancer.Continue reading