Back to School Health Fairs in Central and East Brooklyn August 14, 2018 Andrea Leonhardt August 14, 2018 The health fairs provide free health screenings and offer useful resources and workshops on subjects such as weight management, healthy nutrition and more. As the summer is slowly coming to an end it is...
East New York Health Center Opens Community Dental Clinic August 10, 2018 Andrea Leonhardt August 10, 2018 HealthCare Choices Inc. opened its state-of-the-art dentistry to bring a much-needed array of dental services to the East New York community. HealhtCare Choices site director Eva Suarez. Photo credit: BK...
City to Spray for Mosquitoes in Central and East Brooklyn August 7, 2018 Andrea Leonhardt August 7, 2018 In the fight against mosquitoes, the health department uses pesticides that are low-risk to people and pets, and provides the community with additional tips and resources to "fight the bite." Photo credit:...
City Issues Heat Advisory: How to Stay Cool and Healthy August 6, 2018 Andrea Leonhardt August 6, 2018 Avoid strenuous activities during the sun's peak hours, stay indoors with your AC and drink lots of water! Le Frak Center in Prospect Park. Photo credit: Prospect Park Alliance As a heat wave continues to...
Health Department Warns New Yorkers of Dry Cleaning Chemicals, Offers Free Air Tests for Apartments August 2, 2018 Andrea Leonhardt August 2, 2018 Longtime exposure to high levels of Perchloroethylene, a chemical most commonly used in dry cleaning, can cause problems with the nervous system, liver and kidneys, as well as cancer. Photo credit: Tata...
City Expands Initiative to Help Uninsured New Yorkers with Opioid Addiction Treatment July 30, 2018 Andrea Leonhardt July 30, 2018 The initiative permits primary care providers to prescribe buprenorphine, a medication for opioid addiction treatment, and nurses to offer patient care and support services. Buprenorphine Nurse Care Manager...
Taking it to the Streets: Planned Parenthood Goes Mobile with HIV Prevention July 26, 2018 Miranda Levingston July 26, 2018 In Brooklyn, where will Planned Parenthood's mobile medical unit be next? Project Street Beat is Planned Parenthood's HIV-prevention and access to care program that provides services through a mobile medical...
City Launches 5-Year Plan to Reduce Maternal Deaths Among Women of Color July 25, 2018 Andrea Leonhardt July 25, 2018 City data shows: Black women are eight times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than White women. Photo credit: DC Metro Maternity On Monday, First Lady Chirlane Mc Cray and Deputy...
National Alliance of Mental Illness to Host Free Community Health Fair in Bed-Stuy July 19, 2018 Andrea Leonhardt July 19, 2018 The free community health fair features presentations, workshops and information about resources available in the local community Photo credit: NewsCenter Today July is Minority Mental Health Month, and...
Citi Bike Expands $5 Memberships, Bringing Healthy and Affordable Transportation to Low-Income Communities July 17, 2018 Andrea Leonhardt July 17, 2018 Previously only available to NYCHA residents, the program is expanding to include recipients of food assistance programs. Healthfirst senior executives with BP Eric Adams, DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg,...
