Health News – Page 20 of 147 – Bronx Times

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

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Mental health clinics coming to seven Bronx schools next year

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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

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Health

Sen. Rivera’s legislation sparks debate over government-funded long term care plans, dividing advocates

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Business

Bronx native launched sunscreen brand formulated for Black and brown kids

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi leadership and staff pose for a photo.

Health

NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Jacobi receives three Beacon Awards for nursing excellence

By Bronx Times Conversation…

One of the in-school dental clinics run by the Montefiore School Health Program.

Montefiore program bringing dental care and nutrition guidance to Bronx schools

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright solemnly discusses the surge in anti-Semitism across the country (photo by William Engel)

AMNY

Families and advocates urge NY pols to pass budget with funding for better wages for direct support professionals

Bronx resident and Williamsbridge Center patient Karen Reid smiles for a photo. Reid was declared cancer-free on April 2.

Bronx patient ‘spreads her light’ with residents and staff at Williamsbridge Center nursing home

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…

African American father and his son.

Study of Mott Haven fathers and sons emphasizes parents’ role in teens’ sexual health

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Urban Health celebrates 50 years.

Health

Op-Ed | Urban Health celebrates 50 years of care

By Paloma Hernandez Conversation…

John Chell, NYPD chief of patrol, announces on Monday, March 25, 2024, that the department will be deploying more officers into the subways to combat fare evasion.

Health

Week in Rewind: Faith leaders respond to housing act, NYPD aims to stop fare evasion, nonprofit to build diabetes institute and more

Compiled by Ashlynn Perez Conversation…

Staff at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx (NCB) smile for a photo.

Health

North Central Bronx hospital announces launch of satellite CPEP program

By Bronx Times Conversation…

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Health

Study concludes that Bronx residents are most vocal regarding mold concerns in their homes among all NYC residents

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

Diabetes

Health

South Bronx nonprofit plans to build diabetes training institute after receiving $2 million grant

By Ashlynn Perez Conversation…

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Health

Bronx health advocates oppose bill that seeks to eliminate managed long-term care plans

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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