World AIDS Day, is celebrated annually on December 1st, it recognizes advancements in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, honors those who lost their lives to the virus, and serves as a reminder to prioritize sexual health by getting an HIV test. Continue reading
The Health Department today released its 2015 HIV Surveillance Annual Report, which shows that the annual number of new HIV diagnoses in New York City has fallen below 2,500 for the first time in the history of the epidemic.Continue reading
On November 7, 2016, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that Stanley Brezenoff would be recommended to the Health + Hospitals Board of Directors for appointment as Interim President and CEO of the public healthcare system which Harlem Hospital is a part of the network. Continue reading
A few days ago, I overheard a woman in Brooklyn saying proudly that she and her two children have never gotten the flu shot, and have never gotten sick. Continue reading
By Henry Kingston
It’s Pinktober and everyone’s painting the town pink! True, the color sure helps to create a lot of curiosity, but is that all that is required to spread awareness about breast cancer? Continue reading
Finding ways to de-stress oneself or someone else is always a challenge, in the episodes from Iyanla Vanzant's new show Iyanla House of Healing, the participants and Iyanla's goal is to address those challenges.Continue reading
The de Blasio Administration today announced that New York City was redoubling its efforts around Vision Zero as the City enters what has traditionally been the deadliest time of year for pedestrians on streets from Harlem to Hollis, Queens. Continue reading
