NYC Health Department Recognizes Colon Cancer Awareness Month

The NYC Health Department announced today that New York City’s colon cancer screening rate increased by 66 percent in the last decade. Despite colon cancer being one of the most preventable cancers, it is the second deadliest cancer, killing more than 1,300 New Yorkers in 2013. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select…

NYC Health Department Smoking Pregnancy Trends From Harlem To Hollis

The Health Department today released a new report on New York City (NYC) smoking trends before, during, and after pregnancy. Smoking during pregnancy has well known harmful effects that include premature birth and an elevated risk of certain birth defects. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine…

NYC Health Department Reports Breastfeeding Disparities

In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month and Black Breastfeeding Week, the Health Department released new data on breastfeeding trends in New York City. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact…

Skanska, NYCEDC, And Health Department Announce The Topping Out Of The EDC Public Health Lab Project In Harlem

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) along with community leaders and development partners gathered on 137th Street in Harlem, NY. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World…

Health Department Launches NYC’s First Public Health Vending Machine

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has unveiled the city’s first public health vending machine. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By…

Hot Off The Presses, NYC Emergency Management And The Health Department Advise New Yorkers To Beat The Heat

The New York City Emergency Management Department and the Health Department today advised New Yorkers to take precautions to beat the heat. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use.…

Health Department And Community Partners Release Plan To Eliminate Viral Hepatitis As A Major Public Health Threat In NYC By 2030

The Health Department today released the Plan to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis as a Major Public Health Threat in New York City by 2030 (Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan). Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can…

Health Department Releases Provisional Data On Suicide Death Rate In NYC

Today, the Health Department released two new reports detailing data around suicide deaths in New York City from 2010 to 2020. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please…

NYC Emergency Management And The Health Department Beat The Heat Advice

The New York City Emergency Management Department and the Health Department today advised New Yorkers to take precautions to beat the heat. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use.…