Health & Wellness

The campaign is part of LeadFreeNYC, the health department's push to eliminate childhood lead exposure.

Medical staff conducted an emergency response simulation inside a seven-bed emergency room on wheels, which could be deployed during a pandemic crisis.

The analysis reveals a strong correlation between violations caused by mold and infestation with a spike in asthma rates, particularly in low-income neighborhoods

Brooklyn Children's Museum "Science + You" is an interactive child-sized laboratory where kids can explore what it’s like being a scientist.

The city's highest rates of maternal mortality are found in Brooklyn neighborhoods like East New York and Brownsville.

Woodhull and Kings County Hospitals now serve plant-based deliciousness to encourage healthier food choices

The new law aims to combat the opioid epidemic by cutting off the supply of readily available, unused painkillers at home.

Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of preventable death in New York City, causing an estimated 12,000 deaths each year.

With walk-in, same-day availability and extended hours, MedRite aims to offer medical services to those who cannot always make regular doctor’s office hours.

The art installations, created by local artists, are part of a city initiative that promotes physical activity in communities with high rates of chronic illness