Health News – Caribbean Life

Jamaican Kavelle O. Christie, founder and CEO of Orion 360 Health, LLC.

Jamaica

Marquis Who’s Who honors Jamaican health strategist Kavelle Christie

By Dawn Plummer

Governor Kathy Hochul unveils Liberty Landing, a transformative project to convert the state-owned 100,000 square-foot former Bayview Correctional Facility in Manhattan into affordable housing for low-income residents and supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individuals reentering the community. The proposed project, a joint venture between Camber Property Group and Osborne Association, would invest over $108 million in West Chelsea and provide 124 permanently affordable housing units and on-site supportive services.

Health

Hochul sounds alarm over GOP Budget’s impact on NY healthcare

By Nelson A. King

Lonely grandfather suffering from heart disease at home, feeling pain, and alone.

Sponsored

The Heart of the Matter Campaign launches national call to action to fight heart disease – #1 killer in Haiti

By Sponsor

BP Antonio Reynoso, third from left, with officials shortly after the launch of the recently announced new Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn College President Anderson, BP Reynoso launch NY’s first credit-bearing Perinatal Mental Health Certification Program

By Tangerine Clarke

Fecal immunochemical test brochure.

Health

NYC Health + Hospitals urges routine screening for colon cancer

By Nelson A. King

Shot of a mature couple sharing a dance inside

Health

Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo returns to Brooklyn for a Day of Education and Empowerment

By Staff

Mayor Adams, City leaders honor lives lost to COVID-19.

Health

Adams honors lives lost to COVID-19

By Nelson A. King

Medical professionals pay rapt attention as Antoine B. Craigwell conducted a workshop in Skeldon, Berbice, Guyana, recently.

Guyana

Antoine B. Craigwell, GPHC share mental health awareness across Guyana

By Tangerine Clarke

Emil Domingo (center), RN, at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital was honored by LiveOnNY. He is pictured with LiveOnNY team members (from left): Leonard Achan, president and chief executive officer; Abraham Warshaw, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer; Natasha Thomas, hospital services specialist; and Raida Hossain, community & government affairs liaison.

Health

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital recognized for organ donation advocacy

By Michael Kevin Williams

Gotham Health staff proudly participating in New York City’s 2024 West Indian Day parade, promoting healthcare awareness and celebrating diversity.

Health

New short documentary showcases community awareness through summer parades

By Nelson A. King

Renee Hastick-Motes, new CEO of Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center.

Belize

Renee Hastick-Motes named new CEO of Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center

By Nelson A. King

Governor Kathy Hochul.

Health

New law for prenatal benefits

By Dawn Plummer

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, MP unveil a plaque during a visit to Spanish Town Hospital on March 23, 2022 in Spanish Town, Jamaica.

Jamaica

Health study reveals high rates of alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use among Jamaicans

By Dawn Plummer

Dr. Suzanne Mullings, RN delivers the keynote address.

Health

Jamaican-born Nursing Dean Dr. Suzanne Mullings underscores importance of mentorship

By Nelson A. King

Susan Almodovar, owner of Unicare Adult Daycare, joins family, friends, and community leaders for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of her new South Richmond Hill location.

Health

Unicare expands in Queens with heartfelt ceremony and community support

By Tracey Khan

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Health

What older adults should know this RSV season

By Statepoint

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