Health News – Page 17 of 149 – Bronx Times

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Bronx woman overcomes depression and weight gain with life-changing surgery and discipline

By Jason Cohen Conversation…

Activists staged a three day sit-in at the capitol in Albany, to pressure Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Climate Change Superfund Act into law.

Hochul signs Climate Change Superfund Act championed by Bronx Assembly Member, paving way for funding in the borough

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Year-in-Review: Food insecurity surges in the Bronx as nonprofits and students step up to fight hunger

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Jacobi Hospital unveils “Healing for All” mural celebrating Bronx community and healthcare workers

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Triboro Center launches new amputee program

By Jeff Jacomowitz Conversation…

Lincoln Medical Center in the South Bronx was designated a 2025 top hospital for maternal care.

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Lincoln Medical Center in the South Bronx named top performing hospital for maternal care

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Angel Garcia of the Melrose Environmental Awareness Committee led EPA Administrator Lisa Garcia on a tour of the toxic superfund site in Melrose and the 8 block surrounding area.

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Melrose activists call on EPA to intervene in toxic cleanup as DEC faces criticism over community outreach

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Community Celebration

NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Jacobi | North Central Bronx Hospital observe National Injury Prevention Day

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Montefiore honors Diabetes Month with nearly 40 community engagement events

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Partnership delivers meal kits to domestic violence survivors, fostering food security and hope

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Community Service

CM Stevens presents $100K check to New Settlement Apartments to support youth programming

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber Conversation…

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Community Celebration

BP Gibson joins local organizations and businesses in kicking off men’s health and resource fair

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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City kicks off Urban Forest Plan to increase tree canopy

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Health

Montefiore unveils renovated ICU waiting room, hosts special lung cancer screening event for Bronx community

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Food

Local doctor warns of food safety concerns amid recent nationwide disease outbreaks

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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CM Salamanca distributes Thanksgiving turkeys amid rising food insecurity

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Jim Hubbard and Sarah Schulman, who played key roles in creating the ACT UP Oral History Project, participate in an event marking the 25th anniversary of that project.

Activists celebrate 25 years of ACT UP’s Oral History Project