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Destination Bed-Stuy Symposium to Celebrate the Healing Power of Art

Destination Bed-Stuy Symposium to Celebrate the Healing Power of Art

The health and wellness event will feature panels, discussions, food and fitness demonstrations and, of course, lots of art!
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Prospect Park Opens New ‘Outdoor Gym’

Prospect Park Opens New ‘Outdoor Gym’

The new recreation area located at the Parade Ground features 12 types of fitness equipment, accessible to people of all abilities
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Brooklyn Seniors Get Centered with Free Yoga Classes in Clinton Hill

Brooklyn Seniors Get Centered with Free Yoga Classes in Clinton Hill

 Yoga can work physical and psychological wonders -- particularly for the elderly who often struggle with pain, imbalance, osteoarthritis and other physical limitations.
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Kings County Hospital Launches Legal Services for Immigrant Patients

The hospital will offer patients legal support to address matters related to residency, citizenship, visas and asylum, among others
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East Brooklyn Health Summit Calls on Community to Take Action

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.
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Farmers Market on Wheels Brings Fresh Produce to Brooklyn Food Deserts

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

'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
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Prospect Park Candle Vigil Aims to Shed Light on Maternal Mortality

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

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

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
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