Health & Wellness

Bklyn Public Library to Host Veterans Mental Health First Aid Course

The free course teaches participants how to identify and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges

Mar 21, 2019 4:34 PM Read more >

BP Encourages Brooklynites to Participate in Free Overdose Prevention Trainings

With 359 opioid-related deaths in 2017, Brooklyn had the city's second highest rate of overdose deaths

Mar 20, 2019 12:01 PM Read more >

Woodhull's Emergency Department Gets $5M Overhaul

Woodhull will create 16 new exam rooms, an improved nurses' station and a transition hub for outpatient care.

Mar 14, 2019 10:27 AM Read more >

Kings County Hospital Gets $1.9M for Cancer Detection and Therapy

The hospital will use the funds to purchase new radiology, oncology and mammography equipment

Mar 12, 2019 4:34 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Hospitals Take Part in Citywide Emergency Evacuation Drill

More than 50 NYC hospitals tested how to efficiently transfer patients between health care facilities in cases of natural disasters

Mar 8, 2019 5:04 PM Read more >

Mammography Van Brings Free Breast Cancer Screenings to Brownsville

The mammography program provides free breast cancer screenings and education to women aged 40 and older.

Mar 5, 2019 1:47 PM Read more >

'It's Time for Medicare for All!' Clarke Co-Sponsors Universal Healthcare Plan

The bill would gradually expand Medicare to establish a government-run health insurance program that covers all Americans.

Feb 28, 2019 1:44 PM Read more >

Annual Conference on Healing Trauma Returns to Crown Heights

The conference convenes victims, service providers and community members to discuss trauma and healing for young men of color.

Feb 27, 2019 12:41 PM Read more >

5 Brooklyn Health Centers Awarded $6M in State Funding

The funds will go toward improving and building health centers to expand inpatient, primary and ambulatory care services.

Feb 21, 2019 4:32 PM Read more >

In Support of #ThriveNYC, Sen. Parker and Staff Take Mental Health First Aid Course

The city's free Mental Health First Aid course trains New Yorkers how to recognize and address the early signs of mental illness and substance misuse.

Feb 14, 2019 11:39 AM Read more >