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At Ribbon-Cutting, Pratt Area Community Council Relaunches as IMPACCT

Deb Howard, executive director for the newly named IMPACCT Brooklyn, prepares to cut the ribbon at one of its new storefront offices, located at 1124 Fulton Street Thursday Morning, elected officials, community organizers and local residents gathered
Pregnant Women Help Their Unborn Babies Paint from the Womb

Pregnant Women Help Their Unborn Babies Paint from the Womb

Click here to view original web page at www.people.com You are never too young to make art. This sentiment was beautifully captured by six expectant mothers from Belgium, who took part in a video for the Unborn Artists charity campaign.

Comptroller's Report on Healthcare: Number of Uninsured NY'ers Drops Only 2 Percent; Higher Enrollment Still Needed

According to an analysis on healthcare coverage released on Monday by the NYC comptroller's office, the number of uninsured New York City residents has dropped 2 percent-- from 13.4% to 11.4 %-- since 2013.
Persuading African-American women to breastfeed proves challenging

Persuading African-American women to breastfeed proves challenging

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VIDEO: Councilwoman Cumbo Launches 'Fit in the 35th' Health and Fitness Campaign

City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo launches "Fit in the 35th" by participating in free, a local Zumba class Monday night, City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, participated in a free Zumba class at the Cumberland Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Fort Gre

Stars of New York Dance Behind The Scenes: Diana Reyna and Jamel Gaines

Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Diana Reyna and Jamel Gaines rehearsing for the 6th Annual Stars of New York Dance Competition On Friday, November 13, at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, Stars of New York Dance will open for its 6th annu
CBEDC's Adult Literacy and GED Classes in E. New York Awarded 20 Laptops

CBEDC's Adult Literacy and GED Classes in E. New York Awarded 20 Laptops

(l to r) Keith H. Burgess, CEO/executive director of the Dollicia F. Holloway Memorial Foundation, Inc.
What happens to your brain when you’re pregnant? Part 1

What happens to your brain when you’re pregnant? Part 1

Click here to view original web page at theconversation.com www.shutterstock.com My friend recently asked me: "Why have I become so forgetful since I became pregnant?" I told her I didn't know, but that I'd look into it.

Healthy Families Graduation

Photo from the Healthy Families Home Visiting Program's graduation held on September 24, 2015.
Professor honoured for life-saving SIDS research

Professor honoured for life-saving SIDS research

Click here to view original web page at www.nzherald.co.nz Caption: Professor Ed Mitchell, of Auckland University, has been awarded the Health Research Council's Beaven Medal for his three decades of work in infant public health.