Health & Wellness

The third annual Wellness Fest promoted making mental health and self-care a priority for your general wellbeing. The Wellness Fest offered Brownsville residents tons of information about caring for their mental wellbeing.

The health department is hosting various training sessions to enhance the important work community health workers do for our communities.

The conference offers information, resources and inspiration to confront the challenge of mental health issues in the Black community.

The "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" campaign exposes children to professions in health care and inspires them to think about future careers RN Paul Douglas with a group of young visitors.

Historically Black men-led organizations will partner under Brothers Thrive to train 10,000 black men in mental health first aid.

The free teen health fair will provide physical exams and resources, as well as games, arts and crafts, music and dance for MetroPlus members ages 12-21.

Qualifying New Yorkers are still eligible to enroll in affordable health care throughout the year; the city is hosting free GetCoveredNYC enrollment events to assist in the enrollment process.

The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Kings County Hospital gives caregivers access to a comfortable space with snacks and refreshments, entertainment and laundry, steps away from their admitted child.

The health department is collaborating with pharmacies to offer free blood pressure checks at more than 1,200 locations citywide. Photo credit: www.healthline.com One in four adult New Yorkers — 1.

With food made by nature, alkaline activists Kelly Keelo and Carl Foster of A Healthy Crush are helping people activate a healthy lifestyle through a non-acidic, organic diet.