Pediatric patients at NYU Langone Medical Center created artistic flower pots for their moms in honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday. Not only did this craft make their mothers proud, but it was also part of their treatment. Continue reading
African American Women Have Less Accurate Mammograms
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
“Have You Ever Heard of This Thing Called the Lincoln [Hospital] Collective?” Talk In Harlem
The Importance Of Healthy Eating From Harlem To Hollis
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)
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
New York Is the 2nd Worst State In The USA For Doctors
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)
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