First Lady Chirlane McCray Launches New Partnership To Promote Mental Health And More
First Lady Chirlane McCray today announced Sisters Thrive, a women-led, family-centered volunteer effort to promote mental health literacy in Black communities.
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Health Department And Partners Recognize World AIDS Day And Harlem Awardee
In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Health Department today joined the End AIDS NY 2020 Coalition – a partnership of over 60 community partners from New York State – to host the fourth annual World AIDS Day event at Brooklyn’s historic Kings Theatre.
Health Department Launches “The Sour Side Of Sweet” Sugary Drinks Campaign
The Health Department today announced a new media campaign and educational materials on the health dangers of consuming sugary-sweetened beverages.
Health Department And NYC Coalition To Host “Violence Is A Health Issue” Summit
The Health Department’s Center for Health Equity and the NYC Coalition to Dismantle Racism from Harlem to Hollis in the Health System today co-hosted the “Violence is a Health Issue” summit.
NBLCA Presents: ’90 DAYS’ Film Screening And Panel On Healthy Relationships In Harlem
On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. (NBLCA) will present 90 DAYS starring Teyonah Parris (Survivor’s Remorse, Mad Men & Chi-Raq), with executive producer Jussie Smollett (Empire, The Skinny & The Mighty Ducks).
NYState Supreme Court Upholds Health Depts Rule
Today, the New York State Supreme Court upheld the sodium warning rule, clearing the way for the City to enforce a rule that requires chain restaurants to post salt icons next to items with 2,300 milligrams or more of sodium – the total recommended daily limit.
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.
C. Virginia Fields CEO Of Harlem’s NBLCA Receives Award From NYS Dept of Health
On World AIDS Day, Tuesday, December 1st, 2015, the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. (NBLCA) received the 2015 Commissioner’s Special Recognition Award from the New York State Department of Health for its ongoing commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the state.
The Health Department Recognizes World Aids Day
The Health Department today released its 2014 HIV Surveillance Annual Report, which shows that the annual number of new HIV diagnoses in New York City has reached an all-time low, and, for the first time, includes data on HIV/AIDS among transgender New Yorkers.
Debra Fraser-Howze Receives “Top Blacks in Healthcare” Award
Debra Fraser-Howze, Senior Vice President of Government and External Affairs, for Orasure Technologies received a 2014 “Top Blacks in Healthcare” Award from BlackDoctor.org in partnership with Johns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions.
The 14th Annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
By Debra Fraser-Howze What You Need to Know This National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. “If Black America were its own country, it would rank 16th in the world in the number of people with HIV — ahead of Ethiopia, Botswana, and Haiti.” – Black AIDS Institute
Mayor Adams Announce $44 Million For Lifestyle Medicine Training
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today announced a new partnership.
Rev. Dr. Butts III, Faith Ringgold, And Earl Monroe Among Harlemites Honored By The New York Landmarks Conservancy
On November 2, 2022, The New York Landmarks Conservancy will host its 29th Living Landmarks Celebration at The Plaza.
A New CUNY-SPH-HHI COVID-19 Harlem And Citywide Data Update – A Report
The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy (CUNY SPH) is excited to share a new COVID-19 update video, which can be found here.
NYC Test Trace Corps Announces Doubling Of Mobile Fleet And Deployment Of Mobile Testing From Harlem To Hollis
The NYC Test & Trace Corps announced today that its mobile testing fleet will be doubling the number of mobile units over the course of the next month.