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New variant of mpox virus, Clade I

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Caribbean countries urged to strengthen Mpox surveillance amid potential spread of new variant detected in African region

By Nelson A. King

Patients who found their new home through NYC Health Hospitals’ Housing for Health initiative

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Housing for Health initiative houses over 1,200 patients, families

By Nelson A. King

Doctor consulting patient with digital tablet, giving diagnosis and medical checkup in a hospital. Healthcare worker and trusted physician in appointment with medicine advice, wellness and feedback

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Op-Ed | Primary care needs significant investment to break the cycle of underfunding

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Know your risk for blood clots before taking birth control

By Statepoint

Sherry Algreo and son, Joseph, and friends walked around Phil “Scooter Rizzuto Park/Smokey Oval, in Richmond Hill, on May 4, to bring awareness to Autism and Developmental Disabilities, at the second annual walk.

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Loved ones unite: 2nd Annual Autism and Developmental Disabilities Walk draws families and community support in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

Rosslyn Taylor (left) receives the Dr. Jean Leon Award from Dr. Leon.

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RN Jean G. Leon remains ‘fully committed as a healthcare change agent’

By Nelson A. King

Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Nurses Association of America, Inc. (TTNAA).

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‘Together we aspire; together we achieve’: Trinidad & Tobago Nurses Association of America, Inc.

By Nelson A. King

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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Uncertanities still surround SUNY Downstate Hospital

By Dawn Plummer

Shenae Craig enduring her chemotherapy sessions.

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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.

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Shining light on a growing cancer

By Staff

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