Health & Wellness

The year-long program, developed in collaboration with Reynoso's Maternal Health Task Force, aims to train healthcare, mental health, and early education professionals to support pregnant and birthing parents experiencing mental distress.

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, City Council leaders urged for the adoption of state and city policies that would help end maternal mortality for expectant Black mothers, who are six times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes compared to white New Yorkers.

A person with measles can pass it to others as soon as four days before a rash appears and as late as four days after the rash appears.

The Croton System reservoirs show rising salinity levels from road salt runoff and human activities, posing risks to water quality and public health.

New location strengthens Red Cross presence on military installations, offering services to recruits and their families.

Governor Kathy Hochul said a $85 million, five-year initiative will support transition programs for adults with mental illness and disabilities.

Watch out for the no parking zones and road closures for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half that starts in Brooklyn on March 16.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull unveiled a new supportive and affordable housing complex at 171 Throop Ave.

“While 80% of women aged 40 to 60 experience menopause symptoms, only one in five ever receives a diagnosis. That means millions of women suffer in silence,” said Dr. Scott Chudnoff, chair of the Obstetrics & Gynecology at Maimonides Medical Center.

Members of the Federation of Nurses/UFT ratified a new contract that raises salaries and will lead to more hires at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn.