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Health Care Worker Burnout Widespread in Public Hospitals, Kings County Physician Testifies

NYU Langone-Brooklyn helps its staff alleviate stress and frustration through mindfulness training and other self-care practices.
Free COVID-19, Flu Vaccines Available at Brownsville Health Fair This Saturday

Free COVID-19, Flu Vaccines Available at Brownsville Health Fair This Saturday

EmblemHealth is holding the first in its series of health fairs this Saturday in Brownsville

More Than 20% of Brooklyn Hospital Workers Remain Unvaccinated Despite Mandate

Unvaccinated hospital workers are facing termination due to the State’s vaccine mandate
SNAP Benefits Are Rising for Millions of Americans, Thanks to a Long-Overdue ‘Thrifty Food Plan’ Update

SNAP Benefits Are Rising for Millions of Americans, Thanks to a Long-Overdue ‘Thrifty Food Plan’ Update

The U.S. Department of Agriculture adjusts Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits to reflect changes in food prices once a year.

Dr. Mary T. Bassett Appointed Commissioner of the Department of Health

Bassett previously served at the New York City Health Commissioner from 2014-2018
Sunset Park Gets $24M Healthcare Investment

Sunset Park Gets $24M Healthcare Investment

The Family Health Centers at NYU Langone in Sunset Park received the funding from the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan
Broadway Junction Hosts Pop-Up Vaccination Site

Broadway Junction Hosts Pop-Up Vaccination Site

Broadway Junction and the Bronx’s E. 180 St subway stations will be offering no appointment vaccine appointments
Traditional Ceramic Food and Drink Ware May Contain Lead, Health Dept. Warns

Traditional Ceramic Food and Drink Ware May Contain Lead, Health Dept. Warns

Fifteen recent cases of lead poisoning have been linked with traditional ceramic ware
Changing Your Mind About Something as Important as Vaccination Isn’t a Sign of Weakness – Being Open to New Information Is the Smart Way to Make

Changing Your Mind About Something as Important as Vaccination Isn’t a Sign of Weakness – Being Open to New Information Is the Smart Way to Make

By: Art Markman , The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts Culturally, this is an era in which people are held in high esteem when they stick with their beliefs and negatively labeled as "flip-floppers" or "wishy-washy" when they cha
Straight Outta Brooklyn: Clean-Buy Products for Afro-Textured Hair

Straight Outta Brooklyn: Clean-Buy Products for Afro-Textured Hair

During Zero Waste Week, meet the Bed-Stuy resident with a line of zero-waste, food-based products for afro-textured hair.