Health News – Page 4 of 73 – Caribbean Life

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).

Health

Caribbean American Nurses Association/‌Bronx Manhattan Westchester Chapter appeals for new members

By Nelson A. King

Self-portrait of Chimere Sweeney, who has been living with Long COViD for four years.

Health

Documentary to spotlight a Black woman’s journey with Long COVID

By Milette Millington

President of APC Community Services, Dr. Janice Emanuel-McLean, left, presents, First Deputy Commissioner NYPD, Tania Kinsella with an award for her outstanding contributions. Next to her, is District 46 Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse, who presented a citation to the Law Enforcement officer at the April 14 Awards Gala that raised funds for a medical mission to Trinidad from May 13-27.

Trinidad & Tobago

APC Community Services and Trinbago Progressive Association celebrate milestones, raise funds for medical mission

By Tangerine Clarke

Asseemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn with her son, Daniel, Sen. Lea Webb, third from left, Sen. Roxaane Persaud, left, and other elected officials and advocates.

Health

Bichotte Hermelyn, Webb address maternal and infant mortality crisis during Black Maternal Health Week

By Nelson A. King

From left: Moderator Jenna Flanagan, Dr. Uche Blackstock, and Dr. Aletha Maybank, seated on stage during the virtual event, celebrating Dr. Blackstock's book Legacy, hosted by the Brooklyn Public LIbrary's Center for Brooklyn History (BPL-CBH) on April 10, 2024.

Health

The impact of racism on healthcare in the Black community

By Milette Millington

NYPD detective specialist tells harrowing story of battle with colon cancer at a Colon Cancer Awareness Forum by the NYPD’s Patrol Borough Brooklyn South Community Affairs Section, at Top Civic Center, on Utica Avenue, in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.

St Vincent

NYPD detective specialist tells harrowing story of battle with colon cancer

By Nelson A. King

Downstate medical employee, Alithia Alleyne, addressing the audience with United University Professional (UUP) Chapter President, Redetha Abrahams-Nichols.

Health

Uncertanities still surround SUNY Downstate Hospital

By Dawn Plummer

Shenae Craig enduring her chemotherapy sessions.

Health

Young journalist beats breast cancer diagnosis; freezes eggs for motherhood aspirations

By Tracey Khan

Dr. Derrick Cheung at One Brooklyn Health with Ryzard Zamorski and staff of One Brooklyn Health.

Health

Shining light on a growing cancer

By Staff

SHEA Charity Founder Lori Narine (middle), along with volunteers and United States Embassy officials in Georgetown, Guyana.

Guyana

SHEA: Bridging medical care for children in need from Guyana to the United States

By Tracey Khan

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

SUNY Downstate department chairs extremely concerned about proposal to ‘transform’ hospital

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Democratic Sen. Zellnor Y. Myrie.

Brooklyn

Myrie ‘pleased’ with massive rally to save Downstate

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Denise Romney.

Grenada

Grenadian-born nurse practitioner to launch groundbreaking healthcare initiative in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Yonette Davis of Oak Street Health.

Guyana

Guyanese-born medical doctor serves as senior medical director at Oak Street Health in the Bronx

By Nelson A. King

Bahamas

Sandals Foundation provides more funding for Sickkids Caribbean Initiative

By Dawn Plummer

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Health

Youth suicide prevention : Recognize the signs

By StatePoint

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