Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Tried To Fire Doctors
On the morning of October 12, residents of the prestigious Columbia University/New York Presbyterian’s Family Residency Programs received some demoralizing news.Continue reading
Health Dept., Releases Harlem Uptown Health Profiles
The Health Department today released its Manhattan Community Health Profiles, detailing the health of all 12 community districts in the borough. Continue reading
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HW Pick: “Cooper And The Big Apple,” The World Through Autistic Kids
Current statistics show that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, making the condition more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes, and pediatric aids combined with a 28% rise from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading
Mayor Dinkins Honored With Leadership Award
Former New York City Mayor and Harlem fave David Dinkins, Doug Wirth, President and CEO of Amida Care, New York's largest Medicaid Special Needs Health Plan (SNP), received the Health Care Leadership Award from the Acacia Network, Inc. at its 45th Annual Gala on October 15 in midtown Manhattan.Continue reading
Health Insurance 101 Workshop, Open Enrollment 2015
New York City Health + Hospitals and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are teaming up to offer free workshops to help New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis understand Medicare, health care reform, the Affordable Care Act (ACA).Continue reading
Join Yoga For Runners Featuring Dr. Metzl And Pure Yoga
Join Dr. Jordan Metzl, Pure Yoga, and Central Park Conservancy for a special pre-Marathon event in Central Park. Continue reading
Touro College In Harlem Appoints Dr. Henry Cohen Dean
Dr. Henry Cohen of Woodmere, New York, was named Dean of the Touro College of Pharmacy (TCOP) in Harlem, Touro President Dr. Alan Kadish announced today.
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HW Pick: The Quest For The Good Life Debate At The NY Academy of Sciences
Ever since Socrates declared “the unexamined life is not worth living,” philosophers from Harlem to Harare have been engaged in a passionate debate: What is the good life? What is the nature of happiness, and how can it be attained? Is the development of virtue a prerequisite to the good life? What is the path toward human flourishing?Continue reading
When It Comes to Detecting Breast Cancer, You’re in Charge!
By Dr. Melinda Huang
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the time each year to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of the disease, and to educate and empower women to take charge of their own breast health.Continue reading
Take Care Of Harlem Goes Back To “School”
By Albert Trotman
On August 23, 2015, New York’s Harlem Hospital Center’s Mural Pavilion was filled with parents looking on as their children K-12 participated in a collaborative art project, fitness activities and a dance contest.Continue reading
NYC Council Speaker’s Staff Joins Amida Care “Live Your Life” Harlem Wellness
Joey Pressley, Deputy Chief of Staff of Member Services to New York Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, visited Amida Care's "Artist In You" event held on September 23 at Harlem United's El Faro Adult Day Health Center in East Harlem. Continue reading
Register For Seniors Fitness Park Classes In Harlem
Online registration is open for fall Seniors Fitness classes offering free tennis lessons, yoga instruction, and fitness walking in 14 parks across the city. Continue reading
Make Health A Habit At The Harlem Health Revival 2015
This fall celebrate 10 years of the Communities of Harlem Health Revival (CHHR) galvanizing hundreds of people to lift up health in Harlem through their annual Health Walk and Festival.Continue reading
Harlem Fave Malik Yoba Host Pop Culture Summit
iconic32, is excited to announce its first annual “Pop Culture Summit,” which will take place on Saturday, October 3rd in New York City on campus at John Jay College, located at 524 W. 59th Street.Continue reading
Harlem Healthy Soul Festival Free Event At The Apollo
The Apollo Theater will present its third annual community initiative focused on family wellness—Harlem Healthy Soul Festival, on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 12pm – 7pm.Continue reading
