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Ready, Steady, Go! Bed-Stuy’s Annual 10K Run and Fun Walk Returns
The Annual 10K Run and Fun Walk, hosted by Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, will return to Restoration Plaza on Sunday, October...
Report: City’s Highest Lead Levels Found in Bed-Stuy Tap Water
The tap water in Bedford Stuyvesant shows some of the city’s highest lead levels according to a new study released...
‘Kids, Get Moving,’ Says Health Department Art Initiative
Schools in Bedford Stuyvesant and Bushwick are now sporting interactive art installations to inspire kids to be physically active and healthy,...
Hundreds Expected to Join ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ in Downtown Brooklyn
More than 500 participants are expected to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End...
City Takes on Domestic Violence with New Mayor’s Office
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, on average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or...
Age is Nothing But a Number! UnitedHealthcare to Host Senior Health Forum at BAM
UnitedHealthcare is inviting Brooklyn seniors to A Better You, a celebration of senior health and wellness, at BAM Fisher on...
Woodhull Hospital Expands Psychiatric Emergency Program
Woodhull Hospital celebrated on Friday the expansion of its Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Scheduled...
City Reminds New Yorkers to Get Vaccinated
Just in time for the new school year, the NYC Department of Health issued a reminder about the importance of...
City Report Finds Childhood Lead Exposure Is at All-Time Low
Since 2005, there has been a nearly 90 percent decrease in the number of NYC children under 6 years old...
Planned Parenthood of NYC Struggles to Deliver Morning-After HIV Drug
The nonprofit’s website advertises walk-in access to PEP, a drug which can prevent HIV if taken within 72 hours of...
Health Department Launches Baby Cafe to Promote Breastfeeding in Brooklyn
The initiative also includes the distribution of educational toolkits in neighborhoods with the low breastfeeding rates In recognition of National...
New Bed-Stuy Clinic Provides Care for Underserved Community
The new Bed-Stuy clinic is initially offering pediatric care; adult primary care and women’s health services will be added in...
City Aims to Tackle Racial Disparities with Free Swim Program for Kids of Color
Data shows that black children drown in pools at ten times the rate of white children; the health department wants...
Brooklyn Cyclists to Pedal for Health and Unity During 5th Annual Bike East Tour
Bike East, the annual 20-mile community bike tour, returns to change the negative narrative of Brownsville and East New York....
Second Annual Healthy NYC Expo is Coming to East New York
The free Healthy NYC Expo will provide cooking demonstrations, health screenings, exercise activities, a 'Senior Pavilion,' panel discussions and more....
Back to School Health Fairs in Central and East Brooklyn
The health fairs provide free health screenings and offer useful resources and workshops on subjects such as weight management, healthy...
East New York Health Center Opens Community Dental Clinic
HealthCare Choices Inc. opened its state-of-the-art dentistry to bring a much-needed array of dental services to the East New York...
City to Spray for Mosquitoes in Central and East Brooklyn
In the fight against mosquitoes, the health department uses pesticides that are low-risk to people and pets, and provides the community with...
City Issues Heat Advisory: How to Stay Cool and Healthy
Avoid strenuous activities during the sun's peak hours, stay indoors with your AC and drink lots of water! [caption id="attachment_159019"...
Health Department Warns New Yorkers of Dry Cleaning Chemicals, Offers Free Air Tests for Apartments
Longtime exposure to high levels of Perchloroethylene, a chemical most commonly used in dry cleaning, can cause problems with the nervous...
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