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Annual Conference on Healing Trauma Returns to Crown Heights

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. 
5 Brooklyn Health Centers Awarded $6M in State Funding

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

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.
Health Department Cracks Down on CBD-Infused Foods, Drinks

Health Department Cracks Down on CBD-Infused Foods, Drinks

A newly-enforced ban on CBD-laced products could severely impact flourishing new businesses like Bushwick's Caffeine Underground

City Launches New Lead Testing Campaign

The campaign is part of LeadFreeNYC, the health department's push to eliminate childhood lead exposure.
Kings County Hospital Prepares for Pandemic Outbreak with Emergency Drill

Kings County Hospital Prepares for Pandemic Outbreak with Emergency Drill

Medical staff conducted an emergency response simulation inside a seven-bed emergency room on wheels, which could be deployed during a pandemic crisis.

Report Finds the City's Highest Adult Asthma Rates in Brownsville

The analysis reveals a strong correlation between violations caused by mold and infestation with a spike in asthma rates, particularly in low-income neighborhoods
Brooklyn Kids May Catch the Science Bug at this New Exhibit

Brooklyn Kids May Catch the Science Bug at this New Exhibit

Brooklyn Children's Museum "Science + You" is an interactive child-sized laboratory where kids can explore what it’s like being a scientist.
Adams Hosts Forum on Maternal Health Disparities in East Brooklyn

Adams Hosts Forum on Maternal Health Disparities in East Brooklyn

The city's highest rates of maternal mortality are found in Brooklyn neighborhoods like East New York and Brownsville.
Bklyn Hospitals Add 'Meatless Mondays' Menus to Promote Healthy Nutrition

Bklyn Hospitals Add 'Meatless Mondays' Menus to Promote Healthy Nutrition

Woodhull and Kings County Hospitals now serve plant-based deliciousness to encourage healthier food choices