Health & Wellness

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center rolled out same-day appointments at its Brooklyn facility on Tuesday, expanding options for LGBTQ+ individuals in need of timely services.

After threats of consolidation, an advisory board created to transform SUNY Downstate Medical Center said the state should use $1 billion to modernize the central Brooklyn hospital and preserve all inpatient and outpatient services.

Every five years, the city Health Department assesses and ranks public health hazards based on their likelihood, potential severity and the city’s readiness to respond. This year, flooding topped the list.

Thousands of seniors in New York City got their groove on in Foley Square in honor of National Older Adult Health and Fitness Day.

The New York City Health Department will begin spraying pesticides in Fresh Creek Park and Marine Park on June 2 to help prevent the risk of West Nile virus.

In a major step forward for equitable healthcare, NYC Health + Hospitals’ post-acute care facilities have earned national praise for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Founded by cancer survivor Christopher Williams, the Black Man’s health event is back with the intention of promoting health equity for Black men.

On Mother’s Day, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander announced a new plan to improve maternal health for Black and brown New Yorkers by expanding care services and addressing racial disparities.

Launched in March 2022, New York City’s Citywide Doula Initiative is showing measurable progress in improving birth outcomes for minority parents.

Sacred Conversations will launch its first men’s retreat this June at Weeksville Heritage Center, offering tools for healing, clarity and ancestral connection.