African American women are referred for fewer breast biopsies after having a mammogram than white women, yet they have a higher rate of unnecessary biopsies or false positive results, according to a study presented at Touro College Research Day.
Mayor Bill de Blasio And Others Announce New Caregiver Law
Today, Mayor de Blasio and New York City Commission on Human Rights Commissioner and Chair Carmelyn P. Malalis announce that new caregiver protections go into effect, protecting people with care giving responsibilities.Continue reading
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“Have You Ever Heard of This Thing Called the Lincoln [Hospital] Collective?” Talk In Harlem
What do you do if you’re a young physician with a growing sense of social justice, and the world looks like it’s in political upheaval around you? In 1970, about two-dozen young physicians asked themselves this very question. Continue reading
The Importance Of Healthy Eating From Harlem To Hollis
By Dr. Sunny Vikrum Malhotra
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the United States and causes a significant burden on our healthcare system.Continue reading
Health Department Unveils STD Awareness Month Digital Ad Campaign
In recognition of STD Awareness Month, the Health Department today unveiled a new social media ad campaign that will run until late May. Continue reading
HW Pick: Building A Culture of Health From Harlem To Hollis
Active kids mean a healthier city. Today Advocate Community Providers (ACP) and Get Focused, two local organizations committed to improving population health citywide, announced a partnership to combat health challenges such as obesity and diabetes, that plague underserved communities like Harlem.Continue reading
How To Find Balance In Your Life
Much has been written and discussed about how balance in life will help us be happier and healthier. It is easy to notice when one’s life is out of balance with feelings of distress, anxiety, and uneasiness. Continue reading
Moises Perez-Martinez Talks Harlem Health On The Danny Tisdale Show (Video)
Today Danny Tisdale on The Danny Tisdale Show spoke to Moises Perez-Martinez , Harlem lover, one-time Rep., Charles Rangel Campaign manager and award-winning health Director of Workforce, Community & Government Relations at Advocate Community Providers (ACP)’s regarding his work in-and-outside of Harlem.Continue reading
NYU Lutheran 133rd Annual Dinner Dance At Chelsea Piers
NYU Lutheran hosted its 133rd Annual Dinner Dance at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Emceed by Gus Rosendale, NBC 4 reporter and anchor, the charity event was attended by more than 500 guests and raised $800,000 to support the expansion of NYU Lutheran’s emergency department.
Eboné M. Carrington New CEO Of NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
Dr. Ram Raju, President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, today announced the appointment of four health care executives who will fill senior leadership positions and help guide the nation’s largest public health system’s transformation to support its Vision 2020 goals toward financial stability, growth and improving the patient experience.Continue reading
New York Is the 2nd Worst State In The USA For Doctors
With National Doctor’s Day just days away and the medical profession undergoing intense change in recent years, with the Affordable Care Act, the rise of branded hospital networks and the retirement of Baby Boomers, the personal finance website WalletHub today released its report on the 2016's Best & Worst States for Doctors.Continue reading
Harlem Hospital Designated “Leader In LGBT Healthcare Equality”
Dr. Ram Raju, President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, announced today that Harlem Hospital in Harlem and 20 others in the City’s essential public health system have been recognized as angel by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for 2016. Continue reading
How to Recognize and Prevent Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
By Dr. Sunny Vikrum Malhotra
Does your heart sometimes skip a beat or bounce around? Does it occasionally feel fast or fluttering? If so, these can be signs of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), which is a common heart rhythm disorder from Harlem to Hollywood. Continue reading
Health Department Recognizes World TB Day With New TB Data
In recognition of World TB Day, the Health Department today released data on tuberculosis cases in New York City. Continue reading
Health Department Workers Visit Upper Manhattan And Other Boroughs To Encourage Zika Testing
New York City Health Department community outreach teams today visited over 100 health care providers in Upper Manhattan, the Bronx, central Queens and Brooklyn to raise awareness about local Zika virus testing options and encourage providers to talk about Zika with their patients.Continue reading