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Free Doula Services Help Close Maternal Health Gaps in NYC

Free Doula Services Help Close Maternal Health Gaps in NYC

More than 3,200 New Yorkers have received free doula care since 2022.
City Report Reveals Stark Reality of Heat-Related Deaths

City Report Reveals Stark Reality of Heat-Related Deaths

As New York City braces for hotter summers, health officials are sounding the alarm about the deadly toll extreme heat takes on residents each year.
New City Initiative Strengthens LGBTQ+ Health Care in Brooklyn

New City Initiative Strengthens LGBTQ+ Health Care in Brooklyn

In a move to fight stigma and improve care, New York City is channeling new support to Brooklyn’s LGBTQ+ health services.
When a Picture Becomes a Lifeline

When a Picture Becomes a Lifeline

Earlier this month, Delano Burrowes asked fellow Brooklynites on social media to pinpoint the location of where an old photo was taken, which catapulted his road to recovery. He got over 200 responses, words of encouragement and much love from the borough.
Lawmakers Push Back as RFK Jr. Shakes Up Vaccine Advisory Panel

Lawmakers Push Back as RFK Jr. Shakes Up Vaccine Advisory Panel

The sudden dismissal of trusted vaccine advisors has sparked concern from lawmakers across party lines that RFK Jr.’s decision could reverse decades of progress in disease prevention and public health.
Health Department Launches Interactive Tool to Track Childhood Vaccination Gaps

Health Department Launches Interactive Tool to Track Childhood Vaccination Gaps

Interactive tool reveals disparities by borough, ZIP code, and race; only 65% of 2-year-olds fully vaccinated by age two
Summer Just Got Active With Free Sports for Brooklyn Kids

Summer Just Got Active With Free Sports for Brooklyn Kids

Registration is now open for free summer sports programs through the City Parks Foundation.
Free Meals Program For NYC Students Starts on June 27

Free Meals Program For NYC Students Starts on June 27

The Summer Meals Program is across New York City, and is free for anyone who's 18 years old or younger. Free meals can be found at public schools, pools, libraries and parks.
Step Into Summer With Brooklyn’s Hottest Afro-Dance And Wellness Classes

Step Into Summer With Brooklyn’s Hottest Afro-Dance And Wellness Classes

Check out all of the summer fitness classes at Bed-Stuy's AY WELL+FIT Studio.
Brooklyn Health Center Offers Immediate Access to LGBTQ+ Care

Brooklyn Health Center Offers Immediate Access to LGBTQ+ Care

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center rolled out same-day appointments at its Brooklyn facility on Tuesday, expanding options for LGBTQ+ individuals in need of timely services.