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NY Pilot Program Expands Medicaid to Cover Doula Services in Brooklyn

NY Pilot Program Expands Medicaid to Cover Doula Services in Brooklyn

The state initiative aims to address maternal mortality and racial disparities in health outcomes.
World AIDS Day Event Encourages Brooklynites to Get Tested

World AIDS Day Event Encourages Brooklynites to Get Tested

In 2016, Brooklyn accounted for 25 percent of new HIV infections in NYC, the highest number out of all five boroughs.
Woodhull Hospital Hosts Summit on How to Prepare for a Flu Pandemic

Woodhull Hospital Hosts Summit on How to Prepare for a Flu Pandemic

Experts discussed how hospitals, ambulatory sites and public health authorities should respond to a potential flu pandemic
City Pushes for Primary Care Providers to Screen, Treat Depression

City Pushes for Primary Care Providers to Screen, Treat Depression

The new campaign aims to reduce the stigma surrounding depression and to close treatment gaps in underserved communities.
Brooklyn Hospital Center Gets an ‘A’ for Patient Safety

Brooklyn Hospital Center Gets an ‘A’ for Patient Safety

The Fort Greene hospital is Brooklyn's only medical facility to receive the highest grade.
Brookdale Hospital Announces New HIV Health Center in Brownsville

Brookdale Hospital Announces New HIV Health Center in Brownsville

The STAR Health Center will expand Brookdale's existing HIV services to include substance abuse and mental health counseling.
State Senator Hosts Free Breast Cancer Screenings in Central and East Brooklyn

State Senator Hosts Free Breast Cancer Screenings in Central and East Brooklyn

Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of death for women, and early detection is crucial.
East NY Health Hub Provides Integrated Social, Primary and Mental Health Services

East NY Health Hub Provides Integrated Social, Primary and Mental Health Services

The new hub takes a holistic approach to health by integrating health care with housing services, nutritional support and job placement.

City Confirms First Flu Death of the Season, Urges New Yorkers to Get Vaccinated

2017 was one of the worst flu seasons in decades which caused approximately 80,000 deaths and 900,000 hospitalizations
Brownsville Exhibit Reveals How Structural Racism Impacts Health

Brownsville Exhibit Reveals How Structural Racism Impacts Health

'Undesign the Redline' explores the history of redlining through interactive maps, timelines and personal stories