Health News – Page 6 of 73 – Caribbean Life

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse at a recent City Council hearing in City Hall.

Health

Narcisse happy historic sickle cell disease measure now law

By Nelson A. King

Thelma Liverpool, president and founder of the Bronx-based Thanni Holding Corporation.

Guyana

Guyanese Thelma Liverpool develops patented device to better care for elderly, bedridden patients

By Nelson A. King

Min. Bernice Walker at the pulpit at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church.

Health

Bernice Walker prays to eventually live diabetes-free

By Nelson A. King

Participants of a Diabetes Self-Management class at Sundance Social Adult Day Center pose after a graduation ceremony.

Health

20 persons graduate from Diabetes Self-Management class

By Tangerine Clarke

From left: Williams Andrew, chairman and co-founder, Sherly Demosthenes-Atkinson, CEO and NYS Sen. Kevin Parker.

Health

CABS Health Network celebrates unsung heroes with Circle of Care Awards

By Patrick Buddington

Tracy Barry-Austin.

Guyana

Tracy Barry-Austin tells her story about living with diabetes

By Nelson A. King

Participants at the inaugural Obesity Walk organized by One Brooklyn Health.

Health

One Brooklyn Health launches inaugural Obesity Walk

By Nelson A. King

It's a girl. Baby shower.

Brooklyn

Tribeca Pediatrics, East Brooklyn presents Baby Shower and Diaper Bank Program

By Staff

Survivors, thrivers and supporters gathered for a photo-op after fellowship session at the 6th Annual Queens Cancer Walk Candlelight Vigil at the Radha Krishna Mandir in Queens, on Oct. 28.

Health

Queens Cancer Walk group honors victims during candlelight vigil at Radha Krishna Mandir in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

From left are volunteer Keylia Carter, Klein Dolcine, Michael Scanlon, and volunteer Quintasia Welch.

Brooklyn

Sen. Parker collaborates with MSK & NY Cancer & Blood Specialists for free mammogram event

By Tangerine Clarke

A resident shows off her flu shot, next to Senator Kevin Parker who organized a two-day flu shot outreach on Oct. 20 & 21.

Brooklyn

Senator Parker hosts community flu shot outreach

By Tangerine Clarke

Dr. Christopher Tufton.

Jamaica

Jamaican government call on Diaspora to help improve healthcare

By Dawn Plummer

Lady Ira Lewis.

Guyana

NJ Guyana Medical Mission to conduct outreaches from Oct 29 to Nov 3 across the Republic

By Tangerine Clarke

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Dorothy Providence breast cancer-free for 34 years

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican Pauline Thomas at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church.

Jamaica

Jamaican Pauline Thomas celebrates 16th year breast cancer free

By Nelson A. King

Local elected officials gathered at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Sept. 27 to demand accountability from One Brooklyn Health after the longtime CEO was suddenly ousted.

Brooklyn

Healthcare workers, Brooklyn pols demand accountability after One Brooklyn Health CEO quietly ousted

By Jada Camille

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