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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

Sen. Kevin Parker, fourth from left, poses with medical personnel during the 5th Annual Edward Swire Memorial Blood Drive at Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church, on Sept.23.

Health

Sen. Parker hosts 5th Annual Edward Swire Memorial Blood Drive

By Tangerine Clarke

Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, PAHO director.

Health

Suicide a cause for concern in the Americas

By Dawn Plummer

Participants registering at the health fair.

Health

SUNY Downstate 2nd Annual Healthy Lifestyle Fair focuses on Autism Awareness and Acceptance

By Nelson A. King

Patrons at the Brookdale Health Fair signing up for health activities.

Health

One Brooklyn Health stages its annual health fair

By Dawn Plummer

South Brooklyn Health Awarded $6 million in FY24 Capital Funds

Health

South Brooklyn Health receives $6M for Collaborative Learning Center

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Hadeel Alkhairw.

Health

NYC Health+ Hospitals/‌Elmhurst announces new Executive Leadership appointments

By Staff

More from Around NYC

City and elected officials, advocates, and community board leaders break ground on a major infrastructure prpject to rehaul the 161st Streer corridor near Yankee Stadium.

Mamdani administration kicks off bus lane overhauls near Yankee Stadium ahead of Opening Day

Jackson Heights resident Andres Portilla pleaded guilty to kidnapping, rape, assault and criminal sex act charges for holding captive three young women in his car where he raped and assaulted them. in 2022 and 2023.

Jackson Heights man pleads guilty to kidnapping, raping and assaulting three young women: DA

A stop sign in Glen Cove will be added to the intersection of Crow Lane and Robinson Avenue to address safety and traffic concerns.

Glen Cove City Council to meet with community over immigration concerns, votes to add stop sign to intersection

CEO & Founder Jason Ambrosino working n the Veterans Choice factory.

New York-based cannabis brand Veterans Choice Creations focuses on easing pain and accessibility