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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

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Health

Mount Sinai Health NY partners for screening of Guyanese children

By Tangerine Clarke

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Health

Honoring unsung heroes: The CareStar Awards celebrate homecare workers and post-acute care excellence

By Caribbean Life

Members of the World Bank’s Improving Mental Health in Sint Maartin Project Team

Health

US$8M grant to strengthen essential mental health services in Sint Maarten

By Nelson A. King

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, meets with Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa.

Health

Intercultural, participatory approach key to ensuring health of Indigenous Peoples in the Caribbean: PAHO director

By Nelson A. King

Demonstrators protesting against the mayor’s plan to shift public-sector retirees to Medicare Advantage on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

AMNY

State judge blocks city plan to shift municipal retirees to Medicare Advantage plan

Health

NY Transit Museum hosts webinar on accessibility

By Milette Millington

Health

Governors vow to strengthen, expand abortion care

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Borouagh Preiident Anthonio Reynoso addresses Maternal Health Expo.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough Prez hosts Maternal Health Expo

By Nelson A. King

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