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New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have urged those who received their first dose of the mpox vaccine to complete the two-dose regimen.

Gay City News

After recent uptick, NYC sees decrease in mpox cases

A New York Blood Center donation pod, which looks like a trailer.

Health

New York Blood Center debuts portable Pods to boost donations

Posted on July 24, 2024

Health

Left to sweat: Why advocates say NYC isn’t doing enough to keep street homeless cool during summer heat waves

Posted on July 23, 2024

NYU Langone Hospital.

Health

NYC hospitals secure spots on this year’s U.S. News and World Report’s top hospitals list

Posted on July 19, 2024

The Open Hand Association food pantry in Pelham Parkway is seeking $100,000 to upgrade its cooling equipment.

Bronx Times

Pelham Parkway food pantry seeks help for urgent refrigeration needs

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Bronx Times

Medical residents at Montefiore protest understaffing, long hours and ‘divestment’ in care for Bronxites

Child with measles rash

Health

Measles outbreak at Brooklyn migrant shelter sickens two residents

Posted on July 13, 2024

Nutritionist measuring overweight woman’s waist with tape in clinic, closeup

Bronx Times

Op-Ed | Breaking biases in health care: the need for comprehensive Medicaid coverage for obesity treatment

Union Square station

Health

New York’s subways are loud, and they’re not getting any quieter: amNY checks the noise levels

Posted on July 1, 2024

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Bronx Times

Op-Ed | Building a healthier borough: meeting Bronxites where they are

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan (middle).

Gay City News

Adams administration reverses proposal to cut Health Department’s HIV/‌AIDS budget

Health

How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart.

Posted on June 21, 2024

Health

Win New York Mets tickets and t-shirt by donating blood to the New York Blood Center

Posted on June 20, 2024

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Health

Brooklyn’s Dr. Sandra Scott on bringing trust back to healthcare within the LGBTQIA+ community

Posted on June 20, 2024

The Bronx has the highest rates of overdose deaths, with 831 residents dying from overdose in 2022, according to data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Bronx Times

Samaritan Daytop Village, Bronx pols raise awareness about overdoses

Health

Abortion pill access is unchanged after the Supreme Court’s decision. Here’s what you need to know

Posted on June 15, 2024

Council Member Kristy Marmorato (center in navy dress) joined dozens of physicians who rallied outside Jacobi Medical Center on June 14, 2024 to demand a better contract.

Bronx Times

Doctors rally at Jacobi Hospital to demand better contract and working conditions

Health

NYC High Schools win blood drive championship program in light of statewide blood emergency

Posted on June 11, 2024

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Health

VillageCareMAX acquires ArchCare Community Life MLTC Plan

Posted on June 11, 2024

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Why Hochul thinks banning smartphones from New York schools will improve students’ mental health

Posted on June 4, 2024

Bronx Times

Leaders discuss youth mental health, its causes and ‘real solutions’ during panel at Bronx Borough Hall

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Thera brings the relief and benefits of weighted blankets with comfy robes and hoodies

Posted on June 3, 2024

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (second from left) stands with representatives from Ryan Health at Ryan Chelsea-Clinton location on May 31.

Gay City News

Hoylman-Sigal funds mpox vaccines for Pride Month at Ryan Health

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New York City’s first mental health report shows inequities in treatment access despite overall improvement

Posted on May 31, 2024

Mayor Adams announces summer weather prep program

Health

Summer weather: Mayor Adams rolls out new preparations for extreme heat, poor air quality

Posted on May 30, 2024

Rally outside Beth Israel hospital

Business

Mount Sinai files another plan to shut down Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan

Posted on May 28, 2024

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.

Gay City News

Council, non-profits sound alarm as city proposes $5 million cut to HIV/AIDS services

Bronx armed robbers who shot man

Bronx

Four Bronx robbers ambush man, shoot him while trying to steal fanny pack: cops

Posted on May 19, 2024

Movie theater during the screening of an animated movie

Health

NYU Langone Orthopedics documentary selected as official entry in Tribeca X Award competition

Posted on May 16, 2024

On May 10, Saint Barnabas Health System — in conjunction with the NYPD Sports Unit, Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux and the New York City Board of Education — hosted its second annual “Youth Football Camp” at Lehman College.

Bronx Times

‘A day they will always remember’: NFL stars head to the Bronx for annual youth football camp

Gay City News

Mpox cases ticking up yet again in NYC, health officials warn

Health

States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies

Posted on May 10, 2024

NY: One Brooklyn Health hosts panel discussing Black maternal health

Brooklyn Paper

‘It’s about bringing awareness’: Brookdale Hospital hosts panel on Black maternal health

Health

Op-ed | Combating obesity in New York state

Posted on May 2, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

New York set to offer the nation’s first paid prenatal leave program

Baby in crib

Health

Op-ed | Learn the facts about Shaken Baby Syndrome

Posted on May 1, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

South Brooklyn Health honors the ‘profound impact’ of its nurses during National Nurses Month

Rosslyn Taylor (left) receives the Dr. Jean Leon Award from Dr. Leon.

Caribbean Life

RN Jean G. Leon remains ‘fully committed as a healthcare change agent’

Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Nurses Association of America, Inc. (TTNAA).

Caribbean Life

‘Together we aspire; together we achieve’: Trinidad & Tobago Nurses Association of America, Inc.

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Health

Inside Manhattan’s first urgent care center solely focused on fixing bones and joints

Posted on April 28, 2024

Past and current presidents, from left: Dr. Claudette Gordon (1996-1998); Wendy Lake (2004-2008); Hopina Samuel (2008- 2012); Pamela Griffin (2016-2020); and Dr. Virginia Bernard (2020- present).

Caribbean Life

Caribbean American Nurses Association/‌Bronx Manhattan Westchester Chapter appeals for new members

covid memorial at Green-Wood Cemetery

Brooklyn Paper

COVID-19 memorial to create ‘tangible wall of memory’ at Green-Wood Cemetery

SUNY Downstate

Brooklyn Paper

SUNY Downstate Hospital to stay open — for now — per state budget agreement

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Health

Op-ed | NY lawmakers deserve credit for protecting Medicaid

Posted on April 24, 2024

Spokesmodels and members of a PreP awareness campaign stand together at New Pride Agenda headquarters in Manhattan.

Gay City News

PrEP campaign aims to boost awareness among trans New Yorkers

Crowd at Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation fundraiser

Health

Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation brings New York power-brokers together for fundraiser

Posted on April 18, 2024

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Health

Serious infections linked to rat urine rising as NYC looks to birth control to curb the rodent population

Posted on April 18, 2024

Rally outside Beth Israel hospital

Health

East Siders happy Beth Israel closure paused, but seek long-term solution to keep hospital open

Posted on April 14, 2024

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Op-ed: Supporting local businesses is key to strengthening the Bronx

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Wells Fargo opens first Queens branch in Little Neck

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Serving up hope: Local leaders and orgs give back with turkey giveaways ahead of Thanksgiving

Advocates carry the banner at the 32nd Out of the Darkness World AIDS Day candlelight vigil in 2023.

World AIDS Day events planned in New York City