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East Harlem The Capital Of Dog Bites

The dogs in East Harlem aren't all bark. A study conducted by the New York City Health Department showed that East Harlem had the highest rate of dog bite-related emergency visits in Manhattan reported Patch.Continue reading

Op-Ed: Parents, Take Control Of Your Child’s Asthma From Harlem To Hollis

By Dr. George L. Askew

If your child has asthma, you know all too well what asthma symptoms look like: coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.Continue reading

Health Department Launches Campaign To Encourage Us To Drink Water And Aviod Surgery Beverages

The New York City Health Department today announced a new youth-centered advertising campaign to get New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis drinking more of the City’s high quality tap water. Continue reading