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HW Pick: “Clipped Wings They Do Fly” With Bill Duke (video)

Here's a trailer for the soon to be released movie "Clipped Wings They Do Fly." The movie is purposed to bring attention to the Stigmas associated with Mental Illness in our communities from Harlem to Hollywood.Continue reading

Try These 3 Simple Stretches To Ease An Aching Back

Since 80 percent of all adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives from Harlem to Hollywood, the odds aren't really in your favor says Today.com. If you often wake up with an achy back, here's my suggestion: First, try a little mild cardio to warm up, such as power walking (make sure your muscles are warmed up before you begin!). Continue reading

The Power Of Mom And Dad Mentoring

Dr. Shanessa Fenner, Principal Learning begins at home. From the moment a child is born their parents have big hopes, dreams, and aspirations for them. They envision a successful life of learning and achieving goals.Continue reading

Morgan’s Big Biology Test At Harlem Hospital Center

Check out an exciting interactive stage play that exposes all ages to health and science called Morgan's Big Biology Test. Continue reading

5 Facts You Need to Know About Sickle Cell Disease

June 19 is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. From Harlem to Hollywood this is an important time to learn the facts about sickle cell disease including signs and symptoms, as well as treatment options. Continue reading

Health Department Releases New Anti-Smoking With Harlem Hospital’s Dr. Mary T. Bassett

The Health Department today released a new series of anti-smoking ads featuring Dr. Mary T. Bassett, Health Commissioner and herself a former smoker.

Deepak Chopra On How To Enter The Zen Zone

By Deepak Chopra, M.D. I was a physician with a lot of stress in my clinical practice. I was smoking a lot of cigarettes and drinking frequently. Then I chose another path and began meditating.Continue reading

Comunilife And EmblemHealth Host Adolescent Latina Suicide Prevention Symposium

On May 7, Comunilife and EmblemHealth teamed up to host a symposium focused on raising awareness of the issue of adolescent Latina suicide within the medical and behavioral health provider communities.Continue reading

Harlem Hospital Opens New Dental Center

HHC Harlem Hospital Center today celebrated the opening of its newly renovated and expanded dental clinic. The $6.3 million project brings increased patient capacity along with new dentistry and imaging equipment to a clinic that last year handled over 21,000 patient visits.Continue reading

RATifcation Program To Widen From Harlem To Hollis

A New York pilot program to root out rats by attacking them in the colonies they set up in parks, subways and sewers has proven so successful that the city is expanding it to all five boroughs, a city official said on Thursday.Continue reading

Harlem Mobile Health Fair 2015

Join Brightpoint Health and the Mobile Health Clinics Association at 115th between 3rd and Lexington Avenues for for fun, food, give-a-ways, activites for children (including face painters and clowns) and more! Continue reading

NYC Seniors Food Insecurity Event In EmblemHealth Harlem

Join the “New York City Seniors and the Rising Food Insecurity Crisis,” frank and sobering look at senior hunger – why it exists, who is most affected, and what is being done to solve it.Continue reading

The 5th Annual National Urban Health Conference In Harlem

The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce will explore issues concerning healthcare in urban communities encompassing Obamacare, prescription drugs, women’s health decisions, healthcare insurance and even stress reduction with Tai Chi & QiGong at the 5^th Annual National Urban Health Conference from Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26, 2015. Continue reading

2 Diet Programs Get Top Marks For Long-Term Weight Loss

Trying to lose weight can be a lonely experience. That's why many people turn to commercial weight-loss programs. But not all are created equal: A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds that Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig are the most effective programs for long-term weight loss. Continue reading