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Former FDNY firefighter Lt. Kevin Dermody of Engine 82 in the South Bronx

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‘A lot of lives have been helped’: Nonprofit works to provide mental health for FDNY firefighters

By Jason Cohen

Students from the state's Diversity in Medicine programs celebrated $4.89 million in funding with Dr. Yaron Tomer, dean of Albert Einstein College of Medicine and State Health Commissioner James McDonald on July 17, 2024.

Nearly $5 million in state funding awarded to Bronx Community Health Leaders, other Diversity in Medicine orgs

By Emily Swanson

onathan McLean, CEO of the CASES Center serving court-involved New Yorkers, cut the ribbon for the new South Bronx office on July 18, 2024.

CASES Center for court system support and mental health services opens new South Bronx office

By Emily Swanson

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

Pelham Parkway food pantry seeks help for urgent refrigeration needs

By Emily Swanson

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

By Emily Swanson

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

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

By Assemblymember John Zacarro, Jr.

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New program launching in Bronx hospitals aimed at youth suicide prevention

By Emily Swanson

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Beth Abraham Center officially opens new comfort and spacious Center for Renal Dialysis

By Jeffrey Jacomowitz

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.

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Samaritan Daytop Village, Bronx pols raise awareness about overdoses

By Jason Cohen

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.

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

By Emily Swanson

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

By Megan McGibney

On Wednesday, May 15, NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi hosted a successful blood drive with New York Blood Center.

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NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Jacobi hosts successful blood drive

By Bronx Times

Help, support and medical with nurse and old man and cane for retirement, rehabilitation or healing. Empathy, physical therapy and healthcare with patient and walking stick in caregiver nursing home

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Op-Ed | Strokes: Know what to do and how to prevent them

By Lenore Ocava, M.D.

Bronx residents and families impacted by a wide range of conditions that affect, mood, thinking and behaviors, participated in Montefiore Health System events held throughout the last two months in recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Montefiore holds series of Bronx events in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month

By Bronx Times

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NYC Health + Hospitals/‌North Central Bronx celebrates National Nurses Week

By Bronx Times

Bronx armed robbers who shot man

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

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