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Brooklyn Hospital Gala Raises $1.43 Million for Patient Care

Brooklyn Hospital Gala Raises $1.43 Million for Patient Care

Care that meets a city where it needs it most.
Older New Yorkers Can Dance Into Wellness at Foley Square

Older New Yorkers Can Dance Into Wellness at Foley Square

Healthy aging begins with staying connected.
Brooklyn Parks Offers Free Summer Sports For Brooklyn Youth

Brooklyn Parks Offers Free Summer Sports For Brooklyn Youth

Brooklyn youth can look forward to a summer of free sports in parks across the borough.
Brooklyn Half Draws Largest Field in Race History

Brooklyn Half Draws Largest Field in Race History

The RBC Brooklyn Half drew a record 30,341 runners, making it the largest half marathon in race history as athletes ran from Prospect Park to Coney Island.
Proposed Maimonides Merger Runs Into Another Court Roadblock

Proposed Maimonides Merger Runs Into Another Court Roadblock

A state judge ruled that New York health officials improperly approved the proposed merger between Maimonides Medical Center and NYC Health + Hospitals without required review, Politico New York reported.
NYC Puts Telehealth Abortion Access on Hold

NYC Puts Telehealth Abortion Access on Hold

The 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday reinstated an old requirement for abortion pills to be dispensed in person. The city's Abortion Access Hub navigators have been advised to not refer patients to telehealth providers until the matter is settled in court.
Brooklyn College Hosts Perinatal Mental Health Summit in Brownsville

Brooklyn College Hosts Perinatal Mental Health Summit in Brownsville

The summit "Relational Beginnings: Advancing Perinatal Mental Health for Parents, Infants and Families," was organized in partnership with United for Brownsville and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
NYC Health + Hospitals Honors Dr. Mason B. Pimsler for Doctor’s Day

NYC Health + Hospitals Honors Dr. Mason B. Pimsler for Doctor’s Day

New York City is recognizing a physician whose work has quietly shaped care across some of its most underserved communities.
Borough President Directs Funding to Improve Brooklyn Health Clinics

Borough President Directs Funding to Improve Brooklyn Health Clinics

Nearly $4 million will be allocated for major improvements in women’s health, pediatrics and patient spaces.
Small Steps Lead to Big Results in Brooklyn Health Challenge

Small Steps Lead to Big Results in Brooklyn Health Challenge

A yearlong Crown Heights program empowers participants to take control of their health with consistent fitness, nutrition guidance and peer accountability.