Harlem Biospace Launching Venture Capital Biotech Fund and Institute
A pair of city-funded efforts are designed to solidify New York City’s place as an incubator for groundbreaking biotechnology companies.
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Magic Johnson Speaks on Continued AIDS Education at Apollo
Last Sunday was World AIDS Day and who better to speak on the importance of educating oneself on the topic than Magic Johnson. The NBA Hall of Fame legend was diagnosed as HIV-positive in November 1991 and seems to have never skipped a beat in getting on with his life and living it ever since.
Harlem Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility Opens
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) President Alan D. Aviles announced today that on November 24 and 25, 228 patients were successfully relocated to the Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility in Harlem from the Goldwater Campus of the Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility on Roosevelt Island.
Life-Saving Tips For Emergencies
Doctors at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan share simple – potentially life-saving – tips so everyone can be prepared if an emergency strikes. Jill Urban filed the following Wellness Report.
Join Us At The Artists Town Hall: The Affordable Care Act
Harlem World Magazine and InJoy Enterprises, in partnership with the Emblem Health Care will host a Town Hall information session about how the new Affordable Care Act will affect artists (visual, performers, actors, dancers, musicians, designers, etc.,) …
Harlem’s Constance ‘Connie’ Daniels Passes
Constance “Connie” Daniels, 71, of Harlem, N.Y., died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Harlem. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 25, at the Mother AME Zion Church of Harlem, N,Y. The burial will follow the services in New York.
Harlem, Here Is How you can help Typhoon Haiyan survivors
In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan slamming into the Philippines, relief organizations are calling on Americans to donate funds to their efforts.
Studio One: Start a Walking Program
Get out of your chair and move: It’s the single best thing you can do for your health. You don’t even have to spend hours in a stuffy gym to reap the benefits — a brisk walk outside is one of the best exercises you can choose, especially if you do it right.
Magic Johnson, Others Participate in World AIDS Day At The Apollo Theatre
December 1st marks the 24th World AIDS Day, a day for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.
Harlem Humanitarian: How To Help Typhoon Haiyan Survivors
We’ve posted a list that CNN has compiled a pretty comprehensive list of orgs on the ground and how you may make a donation or to contact them: The stories coming out of the Philippines are unimaginable. Rushing water and wind tearing children away from their parents’ arms.
Nurse ‘forced to work in psych ward after rejecting boss’: suit
A former Harlem Hospital nurse is suing the city, saying she was forced to work dangerous solo shifts in the psych ward as punishment for repeatedly rejecting a supervisor’s come-ons.
Chart Says East Harlem Is Horniest Hood
Face it, if you live in a New York City apartment (with those paper-thin walls), you’ve probably awoken to the sounds of your neighbors — ahem — doing the nasty. But, if you’ve noticed this happening more frequently than not, you just might be living in East Harlem.
Yolande’s Yard: Farmigo in Hamilton Heights
By Yolande Brener Farmigo is a new company providing local farm fresh food with flexibility. Unlike with CSAs, Farmigo members can change their orders every week, take a break when they want, or even just order once.
Proprietor Appreciation Day At PJ’s IN Harlem
National Action Network POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT FORUM HOUSE OF JUSTICE
Touro College of Pharmacy In Harlem Appoints Interim Dean
Dr. Alan Kadish, President and CEO of the Touro College and University System today announced that Dr. Zvi Loewy, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences at Touro College of Pharmacy, will serve as the school’s interim dean. Dr. Loewy succeeds Dr. Stuart Feldman, who stepped down last week.