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mPox is on the increase across the city, Bronx LGBTQIA service provider responds

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Students participate in the D.R.E.A.M.! program, which works with school staff and students on conflict mediation with an arts focus.

Three Bronx-based orgs receive citywide restorative justice grants

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Nataly waits for a bandage after getting her blood drawn at the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center in the Bronx, N.Y. on Sunday, July 28, 2024

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PHOTOS | Van Cortlandt Jewish Center hosts annual blood drive

By Max Blease Conversation…

Gabby Perez, 33, leads the VNS Health Children's Mobile Crisis Team and even helped save the life of someone who had overdosed in April 2024.

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‘Always on the go’: Gabby Perez supports Bronx youth mental health crisis team

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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. Conversation…

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New program launching in Bronx hospitals aimed at youth suicide prevention

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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

By Jeffrey Jacomowitz Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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

By Megan McGibney Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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