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One Brooklyn Health Celebrates Breast Cancer Warriors with Glam Day
Each honoree received a back massage, a trophy, treats, fabulous clothes and wigs, and a chance to strut their stuff.
Oct 26, 2021 6:14 PM
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The Pandemic Has Made it Even Harder for One in Three Americans to Obtain Healthy, Affordable Food
Millions of Americans left the workforce during the pandemic, so it may not be surprising that 53% of those with limited food access reported having fewer financial resources than they did before then.
Oct 26, 2021 2:23 PM
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How Love, Art and Her UPS Driver Got Bushwick Artist Allie Olson Through Breast Cancer Treatment
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Allie Olson tells us about the power of community, gratitude, art and the viral friendship with her UPS driver.
Oct 22, 2021 3:51 PM
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How Many Lives Have Coronavirus Vaccines Saved? We Used State Data on Deaths and Vaccination Rates to Find Out
Our model suggests that vaccines saved 140,000 lives by May 9, 2021.
Oct 21, 2021 11:00 AM
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NYC Health Department to Expand Anti-Racism Work With New Board of Health Resolution
NYC declared racism a public health crisis in 2020 and now the Board of Health has passed a resolution that includes several actions to support anti-racism work
Oct 19, 2021 11:45 AM
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Bed-Stuy’s Woodhull Hospital Adds 16 Exam Rooms and More in $5M Expansion
The 5,000 square feet expansion includes the exam rooms, a new nurse’s station, a new isolation room and more
Oct 15, 2021 2:54 PM
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Vaccination Against COVID-19 Supports a Healthy Pregnancy by Protecting Both Mother and Child - an Immunologist Explains the Maternal Immune Response
The CDC has reiterated the importance of vaccination in preventing severe illness and death resulting from COVID-19.
Oct 14, 2021 2:30 PM
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Nonprofit Gets $1.4M Grant to Support Mental Health Services for Brooklyn Seniors
Institute for Community Living was awarded the grant by the federal government to support services for mental health and substance abuse for Brooklyn seniors
Oct 13, 2021 1:29 PM
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Kids and Their Computers: Several Hours a Day of Screen Time is OK, Study Suggests
Even when kids spend five hours a day on screen – whether computers, television or text – it doesn’t appear to be harmful.
Oct 12, 2021 1:28 PM
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Brooklyn COVID-19 Update: Mandates in Effect, Cases Increase in Brownsville
Vaccine mandates are now in effect for public school and health care workers in New York. As of Oct. 1, Brooklyn had the lowest number of vaccinated health care workers in the city.
Oct 8, 2021 1:13 PM
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