Health & Wellness

Brooklyn's Raccoons Are Getting Vaccinated Against Rabies This Week

Wildlife biologists will be deployed in Brooklyn wooded areas to distribute baits containing an oral rabies vaccine. All pet owners should keep an eye out.

Oct 31, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >

New Community Mural 'Together We Heal' Unveiled at South Brooklyn Health

The Community Mural Project is believed to be the country’s largest public hospital mural program since the 1930s.

Oct 29, 2023 6:11 AM Read more >

Mayor Announces Milestone For NYC's Nurse Residency Program

Since its establishment in 2019, the city-led initiative has successfully trained 5,000 new registered nurses throughout NYC.

Oct 27, 2023 12:38 PM Read more >

Tips for Families to Have a Safe Halloween

NYC Administration for Children’s Services and the American Red Cross are sharing important tips to help keep children safe.

Oct 25, 2023 2:04 PM Read more >

Brooklyn's Erin Hunt Wins Physician Assistant of the Year Award

Physician Assistant Erin Hunt was named the 2023 PA of the Year by the New York State Society of Physician Assistants this week for making HIV testing accessible and reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions at Northwell Health-GoHealth urgent care centers.

Oct 18, 2023 2:13 PM Read more >

Lenox Hill Radiology to Host 'Mamoglam' Breast Screening Event in Brooklyn, Oct. 21

The aim of the event is to spotlight breast cancer prevention and offer a more relaxed setting for a medical exam

Oct 17, 2023 9:18 AM Read more >

'An Extraordinary Milestone': South Brooklyn Health Recognized For ER Excellence

South Brooklyn Health is the first hospital in the health system's history to earn the Emergency Nurses Association's Lantern Award.

Oct 14, 2023 6:02 AM Read more >

Do Dead Rappers Get More Attention? BRIC Town Hall Sheds Light on ‘Health Crisis’ in Hip-Hop

During the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hip, BRIC tackles the health disparities impacting rappers' lives and deaths.

Oct 10, 2023 11:46 AM Read more >

NYC Health + Hospitals Unveils the First of Nine New Community Murals

The Community Mural Project is believed to be the country’s largest public hospital mural program since the 1930s

Oct 9, 2023 10:05 AM Read more >

Advocates Demand Review of One Brooklyn Health System After CEO is Ousted

Local healthcare workers, politicians and labor unions are calling for a restructuring of One Brooklyn Health after the board chairman allegedly removed the CEO without consulting stakeholders.

Oct 5, 2023 12:41 PM Read more >