Health & Wellness

East Brooklyn Health Summit Calls on Community to Take Action

The summit was centered on four inter-related issues: premature mortality, health and housing, workforce development, and food and fitness.

Apr 30, 2019 5:55 PM Read more >

Farmers Market on Wheels Brings Fresh Produce to Brooklyn Food Deserts

The retrofitted RV will offer locally-grown, affordable produce combined with workshops and social services

Apr 25, 2019 4:47 PM Read more >

'Classroom-to-Table:' Brownsville Students Grow Healthy Produce for the Community

Students built a hydroponic school farm that now yields almost 100 pounds of organic food each month

Apr 24, 2019 2:33 PM Read more >

Prospect Park Candle Vigil Aims to Shed Light on Maternal Mortality

More than 3,000 women experience life-threatening complications during childbirth in New York City every year.

Apr 18, 2019 2:24 PM Read more >

'How Many Are too Many?' Take a Look at the City's Guidelines on Alcohol Consumption

One out of every six New Yorkers drinks more than recommended, and alcohol leads to nearly 1,800 deaths in the city each year.

Apr 17, 2019 3:48 PM Read more >

New Youth HIV Prevention Services Are Coming to East NY and Bushwick

The clinics will provide young Brooklynites ages 13 to 24 with HIV screenings, prevention, education and social services

Apr 12, 2019 11:12 AM Read more >

Espinal Pushes for $50M to Bring Wellness Education to NYC Schools

The East New York councilman wants to dispatch wellness coordinators to teach wellness, yoga, meditation and nutrition in all public schools

Apr 10, 2019 12:56 PM Read more >

Study: Middle Schoolers Reveal Severity of Food Insecurity in Brooklyn

Brownsville and Bed-Stuy students found that processed foods and sugary beverages are more accessible than fresh foods and water in low-income areas

Apr 8, 2019 1:48 PM Read more >

BP Adams Launches Program to Teach Meditation in East Brooklyn Schools

Program aims to decrease stress and anxiety while increasing focus and kindness

Apr 5, 2019 5:12 PM Read more >

Wyckoff Hospital Convenes 2nd Annual Sexual Assault Conference

The free conference aims to educate survivors and the public about resources available for the prevention and treatment of sexual and domestic violence

Apr 1, 2019 3:18 PM Read more >