Health & Wellness

Born in Brooklyn Pt. 2: A Conversation with OB/GYN Dr. Wendy Wilcox

As part of our ‘Born in Brooklyn: Black Maternal Health’ series, BK Reader talked to Dr. Wilcox about the work she has done to improve health outcomes for mothers and the work that’s still left to do.

Dec 16, 2022 9:38 AM Read more >

Poly Prep Student Lucia Zaremba Proposes Bill to Increase Accessibility of EpiPens in Public Places

A young Brooklynnite saw how an EpiPen saved her younger brother's life during an allergy attack. Now, she wants to make sure others have increased access to this life-saving medication.

Nov 28, 2022 9:38 AM Read more >

Brooklyn: Here's How to Stay Healthy This Thanksgiving Holiday Season

Governor Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to take preventative measures this holiday season to prevent the spread of severe respiratory illnesses — including COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.

Nov 23, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Tips for Managing Diabetes Through the Holidays from Brooklyn's Non-Profit Health Insurer

EmblemHealth's public education webinar on managing and preventing diabetes provides viewers with health management tips for the holidays.

Nov 23, 2022 11:22 AM Read more >

Maternal Health Resources On The Go: BP Reynoso Launches New Campaign

One-third of New York City's pregnancy-related deaths are Brooklyn residents, and the ratio on average is 9.4 times higher for people of color.

Nov 21, 2022 12:42 PM Read more >

Brand New Urgent Care Center Opens in Downtown Brooklyn Ahead of Flu Season

The new urgent care center, which is located on Flatbush Ave., will offer a vast variety of walk-in healthcare services for the urgent needs of Brooklyn residents.

Nov 15, 2022 11:35 AM Read more >

Born in Brooklyn: BP Reynoso Takes on Maternal Health in BK, with a Donation of 500 ‘Baby Boxes’

Brooklyn's borough president announced the latest in a series of investments focused on addressing the racial disparities in maternal healthcare.

Nov 3, 2022 12:03 PM Read more >

Maimonides Health Airlifted a New MRI Machine into Midwood Hospital Following Expansion Announcement

Among the hospital's announced improvements are a new MRI machine and an expansion to its Emergency Department.

Nov 2, 2022 11:14 AM Read more >

Art Helped This Brooklynite During Her Breast Cancer Treatment. Now, She's Sharing it With Others

Breast cancer survivor Julia Kirtley shares how art helped her during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Oct 26, 2022 2:24 PM Read more >

New Blood Donor Center Opens in Brooklyn Amidst Blood Shortage Emergency

The newly opened Brooklyn Donor Center expects to bring in an estimated 10,000 blood donations annually

Oct 26, 2022 1:08 PM Read more >