Health News – Page 11 of 136 – Bronx Times

Windows in the Lehman School of Nursing glow warmly. The new nursing center was an endeavor that took nearly eight years to complete since the idea's conception.

Lehman College’s new nursing center aims to boost enrollment to fulfill health care needs in the Bronx

By Ashlynn Perez

20240228_142746

Crotona

School-based food pantry serves three South Bronx schools

By Emily Swanson

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

Health

Op-Ed | Health Center calls for federal action to prevent obesity and expand access to treatment

By Morris Heights Health Center

Aarp report

AMNY

AARP releases report on improving NYC for 50+ population

Staff at the North Central Bronx hospital pose for a photo.

Health

North Central Bronx hospital advances new technologies to protect expecting mothers during childbirth

By Bronx Times

Bronx Center Administrator Jeff Sicklick, middle, holds Centers Health Care’s AHA Second Century Medallion, surrounded by AHA, Centers Health Care and Bronx Center staff.

Health

Centers Health Care receives prestigious awards and special medallion from American Heart Association

By Jeffrey Jacomowitz

S_US Community Fridge Int.

New nonprofit partnership aims to help bolster Bronx community fridges

By Emily Swanson

Bronx Underground Railroad

Week in Rewind: Rep. calls for increased funding after subway shooting, the Bronx’s connection with the Underground Railroad, Dais to fill District 77 seat, new affordable housing and more

Compiled by Ashlynn Perez

Bronx woman Nuris Cevallos (left) smiles with Centers Health Care staff member Jazmin Escobar at the Bronx Center. Cevallos has been in rehabilitation there since December, where she has been determined to improve her heart health.

Health

Bronx nursing facilities partner with American Heart Association to raise awareness for heart health

By Ashlynn Perez

food safety

Soundview

Dr. Yonette Davis brings culturally-responsive geriatric medicine to the Bronx

By Emily Swanson

NYS+MLTC+Plan+Coalition_logo_X

PoliticsNY

Op-ed | Growing Consensus: Eliminating Managed Long Term Care Plans is Bad for Vulnerable New Yorkers

sex ed workshop

Bronx high school senior gives back to community by leading sex ed workshops

By Emily Swanson

Billingsley Terrace lawsuit

Week in Rewind: Borough’s first mobile drug treatment unit opens, finance records open door for potential Salamanca BP bid, lawsuit follows December building collapse and more

Compiled by Ashlynn Perez

Staff members at NYC Health + Hospitals North Central Bronx hold the National Wear Red Day banner and wearing red in support of this day inside the hospital. This was done to help raise awareness for cardiovascular disease in women.

Health

Photos | North Central Bronx Hospital wears red to raise awareness for women’s cardiovascular disease

By Bronx Times

20240207_121907

Melrose

Borough’s first mobile drug treatment unit opens in South Bronx

By Emily Swanson

Pedestrians navigate East 138th Street between Cypress Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard on Feb. 6, 2024. East 138th was identified by the nonprofit Transportation Alternatives as one of the most dangerous streets in the city for those who drive, bike or walk.

The Bronx is home to New York City’s deadliest roadway: report

By Emily Swanson

More from Around NYC

pexels-artur-dorzhiev-653366322-17665620

New York Family

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week

Jail cells on Rikers Island

With Rikers Island in federal receivership, what’s next for the troubled facility?

EricScottReedQuartet_0577_Up PRESS

Schneps Podcasts

Eric Scott Reed, Thank You For Coming Out

EricScottReedQuartet_0577_Up-PRESS-e1747061244213

Eric Scott Reed, Thank You For Coming Out