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Free education on memory lossFree educational program in partnership between Alzheimer’s Association and Riverstone Senior Life Services
An educational session to learn more about memory problems, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia!
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Intergenerational fun!Riverstone Memory Center has partnered with Sweet Readers, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower young people to change the course of Alzheimer’s as they revitalize and learn from those in need.
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Is Holiday Stress Making You Eat Too Much? A free educational talk about stress eating and binge eating during the holidaysIs Holiday Stress Making You Eat Too Much? A free educational talk about stress eating and binge eating during the holidays
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¿Está el estrés de las fiesta haciendo que coma demasiado? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el estrés alimentario y el comer excesivamente durante las fiestas¿Está el estrés de las fiesta haciendo que coma demasiado? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el estrés alimentario y el comer excesivamente durante las fiestas
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The A, B, C’s of Type 2 Diabetes: A free educational talk about type 2 diabetes and how it affects long term healthThe A, B, C’s of Type 2 Diabetes
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El A, B, C de la diabetes tipo 2: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la diabetes tipo 2 y como afecta la salud a largo plazoEl A, B, C de la diabetes tipo 2
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¿Tiene usted dolor crónico? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el dolor crónico y cómo manejar el dolor crónico¿Tiene usted dolor crónico?
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el dolor crónico y cómo manejar el dolor crónico
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Cruise for CaregiversRiverstone Senior Life Services and Sunnyside Community Services invite caregivers to a cruise!
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Do You Have Chronic Pain? A free educational talk about chronic pain and how to manage chronic painDo You Have Chronic Pain?
A free educational talk about chronic pain and how to manage chronic pain
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Sinergia, Inc.Providing Multicultural, Lifespan Services for People with DisabilitiesServiceThe word sinergia means “synergy” in Spanish. Sinergia is the enhanced energy of two forces combined. This refers to what families and individuals can achieve when they work with advocates who support their goals and respect their cultures.
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Rivertone's August Memory Cafe
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Riverstone on local TV
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Is Your Liver Fit? A free educational talk about how fatty liver disease can cause liver damageIs Your Liver Fit? A free educational tak about how fatty liver disease can cause liver damage
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¿Está su hígado en forma? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre cómo la enfermedad del hígado graso puede causar daño a su hígado¿Está su hígado en forma?
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre cómo la enfermedad del hígado graso puede causar daño a su hígado
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¿Puede la diabetes causar huesos rotos? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre cómo la diabetes tipo 2 puede afectar la salud de los huesos¿Puede la diabetes causar huesos rotos?
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre cómo la diabetes tipo 2 puede afectar la salud de los huesos
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Can Diabetes Cause Broken Bones? A free educational talk about how type 2 diabetes can affect your bone healthCan Diabetes Cause Broken Bones?
A free educational talk about how type 2 diabetes can affect your bone health
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El ejercicio como medicina para su corazón- Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los beneficios del ejercicio para su corazónEl ejercicio como medicina para su corazón
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los beneficios del ejercicio para su corazón
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How Is Exercise Medicine for Your Heart? A free educational talk about the heart healthy benefits of exerciseHow Is Exercise Medicine for Your Heart?
A free educational talk about the heart healthy benefits of exercise
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HIRING: FoodTown New Location Opening - Supermarket
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HIRING: Social Work Supervisors, Case Associates and Case Assistants needed for Manhattan and Bronx locationsThe NYC agency is looking to hire Social Work Supervisors, Case Associates and Case Assistants for their Manhattan and Bronx locations. The employer will be conducting one on one interviews onsite at the Washington Heights Workforce1 Center on Thursday June 14th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR
Salary: 58k to 62k
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Free Coding Training - Bootcamp Style!Join the Tech Revolution! Start Your Tech Career This Fall 2018! Are you interested in an exciting career in a fast growing field within New York City? The Bridge-to-Tech Pre-Training Program will help you build the foundational skills needed to pursue training in web development.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Proficient in written and spoken English
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HIRING EVENT - Social Work Supervisors, Case Associates and Case Assistants for Manhattan and Bronx locationsThe NYC agency is looking to hire Social Work Supervisors, Case Associates and Case Assistants for their Manhattan and Bronx locations. The employer will be conducting one on one interviews onsite at the Washington Heights Workforce1 Center on Thursday June 14th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR
Salary: 58k to 62k
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PROGRAMA AMIGA/O CONFIDENTE- ENGLISHAmigo Confidente it is a program designed for you. We will help you recognize and manage the signs of stress and identify the resources and places of support in your community.
Partcipate!
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PROGRAMA AMIGA/O CONFIDENTEAmiga/o Confidente es un programa diseñado para ti. Juntos aprenderemos a comprender nuestras emociones e identificar los recursos y los lugares de apoyo en tu comunidad.
Participa! es completamente gratis
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National Healthcare Decisions Day
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Is Your Blood Pressure Under Control? A free educational talk about how low and high blood pressure affects your heart healthIs Your Blood Pressure Under Control?
A free educational talk about how low and high blood pressure affects your heart health
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¿Está su presión arterial bajo control? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre cómo la presión arterial baja y alta afecta la salud de su corazón ¿Está su presión arterial bajo control?
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre cómo la presión arterial baja y alta afecta la salud de su corazón
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's 4th Annual Teen Health ConferenceThis conference is a free, health education event open to all NYC teens and covers areas including nutrition, physical fitness, mental wellness, and sexual and reproductive health. The purpose is to provide teens across NYC a safe space for health education led by their peers.
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Recruiting for Food, Retail & Health PositionsPlease visit Workforce1 at 516 West 181 Street, 5th Floor between Mon. - Thurs.9AM to 1PM to meet with a recruiter!
Currently open positions:
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Spring into HealthAs spring approaches, it is a good time to look at your health habits and see what changes you can make for a healthier you. Even if you are ready to make changes in your health, it can be hard. You can feel pressure to make big changes fast and then have a hard time sticking to your goals. Changing your eating or physical activity habits takes time.
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OnTrack / NY Connections ProgramThe OnTrackNY / Connections Program is part of the Washington Heights Community Service.
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Chequeos médicos-Gratis o a bajo costoLos exámenes y exámenes de salud regulares pueden ayudar a encontrar problemas antes de que comiencen. También pueden ayudarlo a encontrar problemas temprano, cuando sus posibilidades de tratamiento y curación son mejores.
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Medical Check ups- Free/Low costRegular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better.
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Sleep your way to better health!There are many ways that poor sleep affects your health. Make a change today and sleep your way to better health.
Lack of sleep affects your health by:
Decreasing immune system
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Quit-smoking (cessation) programs in New York City/ programas para dejar de fumar en la ciudad de Nueva YorkThe New York State Smokers' Quitline provides individualized coaching and a free starter kit for eligible smokers who are trying to stop smoking, to find out if you qualify call 311.
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Alcoholics Anonymous/ Alcohólicos Anónimos Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements.
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“LOVE YOUR HEART” ON VALENTINE’S DAY“LOVE YOUR HEART” ON VALENTINE’S DAY
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COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH NYP FOOD & NUTRITIONCOOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH NYP FOOD & NUTRITION
11:30am – 1:00pm Riverview Terrace
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HEART HEALTH SCREENING FAIRHEART HEALTH SCREENING FAIR
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NATIONAL WEAR RED DAYColumbia University Irving Medical Center 2018 Heart Month Events #NYPHeart
NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY Wear RED to support women in the fight against Heart Disease – their #1 killer. 11:30am – 12:00pm Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center Lobby Meet at 11:30am to show your support and take a group photo
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Community Impact at Columbia UniversityCommunity Impact is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving disadvantaged people in the Morningside Heights, Harlem, and Washington Heights communities.
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NAMI Persona a PersonaNAMI Persona a Persona es un curso gratuito compuesto de 10 sesiones para adultos que viven con los retos de una enfermedad mental. NAMI Persona a Persona ofrece un entorno educativo que se centra en la recuperación brindando respeto, comprensión, motivación y esperanza.
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NAMI Conexión¿De qué se trata el grupo de apoyo y recuperación, NAMI Conexión?
NAMI Conexión es un grupo de apoyo para la recuperación de cualquier adulto que viva con los retos asociados con una enfermedad mental. NAMI Conexión ofrece un ambiente de respeto, comprensión, motivación y esperanza. Los grupos de este programa:
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NYT- Ask Well: Sleep vs. Exercise?Are you getting enough sleep and enough exercise? This article from New York Times Ask Well columnist, Karen Weintraub discusses the health benefits of getting enough sleep compared to getting less sleep to fit in exercise. Sleep experts say that you should not sacrifice sleep to fit in physical activity.
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NYT- Ask Well: Am I at High Risk for a Heart Attack?Are you concerned about your risk for a heart attack? This article from New York Times Ask Well columnist, Roni Caryn Rabin discusses how doctors check a person's risk for a heart attack. Doctors look at several things to figure out your risk including your age, gender, race, and cholesterol levels.
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Heights Picture of the Week- Dec. 5December 1st is World AIDS Day!
Need to know the importance of getting in the “know zone” and where to get free testing in your neighborhood? Read more about it below!
1. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is an autoimmune virus that causes AIDS. Many people with HIV don’t have any symptoms. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested.
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Take Care of Your Heart This Holiday SeasonTake Care of Your Heart This Holiday Season
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Heights Picture of the Week- Nov. 13It is important to take good care of your feet when you have diabetes. This picture from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains how diabetes can affect your feet.
How can diabetes harm my feet?
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What is Diabetic Neuropathy?What is diabetic neuropathy?
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NYT- Ask Well: How Do People Die From Diabetes?In this article from the New York Times Ask Well blog writer Roni Caryn Rabin discusses how complications from diabetes can lead to death. Diabetes can cause complications like uncontrolled high or low blood sugar and other serious health conditions like heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity.
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Salte de una relación abusivaSalte de una relación abusiva
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¿Conoces los síntomas de la neuropatía diabética? Una charla de salud gratuita sobre la diabetes y el dolor de nervio¿Conoces los síntomas de la neuropatía diabética?
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¿Estresado sobre las fiestas? Una charla de salud gratuita sobre cómo el estrés puede causar abuso de drogas y alcohol durante las fiestas¿Estresado sobre las fiestas?
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Women’s Health: Cancers of the Reproductive System; A free educational talk on gynecologic cancersWomen’s Health: Cancers of the Reproductive System
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Do you Know the Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy? A free health talk on diabetes and nerve painDo you Know the Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy?
A free health talk on diabetes and nerve pain
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Salud de la mujer: Los cánceres del sistema reproductivo; Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el cáncer ginecológicoSalud de la mujer: Los cánceres del sistema reproductivo
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Break Out of an Abusive Relationship: A free health talk on your legal options for people in an abusive relationshipBreak Out of an Abusive Relationship
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Stressed Out About the Holidays? A free health talk on how stress can cause drug and alcohol abuse during the holidaysStressed Out About the Holidays?
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A reminder of the important (free!) services for caregiversA reminder of the important (free!) services for caregivers
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St. Mary’s Center, Inc.Skilled nursing. Adult day services for people with AIDS/HIV. AMIDACARE.
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SMART UniversityTreatment, education, support for women and teenagers living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
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Q Clinic: Columbia Medical for LGBTQI YouthFree healthcare clinic run by medical students and supervising physicians at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, serving the LGBTQI community with a focus on youth (18-30).
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Psychotherapy Center for Gender & Sexuality: Institute for Contemporary PsychotherapyJoanne Spina, LCSW, BCD, Bob Najjar, LCSW, Program Co-directors. Therapy for LGBTQ people at moderate cost/sliding scale. Individuals/ couples/ families/ young adults 18 +/ seniors all welcome. LGBTQ clinical certification program and continuing education for therapists.
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New York Buyers Club (NYBC)Not for profit provides low cost high quality dietary supplements, particularly, but not exclusively, for management of HIV disease, chronic hepatitis and drug side effects.
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Metropolitan Hospital Center: Comprehensive LGBT Health CenterProvides individual and family based care in the following areas: Transgender Health Services, Men's & Women's Health, HIV/STD Screening and Treatment, PrEP, Specialty Referral Services, Social Work Services, and all other General Medical Services. Patients are seen on Saturdays by appointment only. Staff is available Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM to schedule appointments and answer questions.
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Metropolitan Community Church of New York, Inc.Emergency shelter and drop-in services for LGBTQI runaway and homeless youth age 18-24. Beds available on a first-come first-serve basis each night at 9 pm. The Gary Skala Clinic is open Tuesday-Friday from 4:30pm-9pm for LGBTQI runaway and homeless youth and provides HIV testing, referrals, case management, counseling, food, clothing, and educational groups.
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MalecareNon-profit gay/ bi/ transgender men's cancer survivor advocacy and support group network. Founder of the LGBT Cancer Project. All services free.
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Jewish Board LGBTQ Counseling UnitLGBTQ affirmative psychotherapy by specially trained therapists. Individual, group, couples. Psych evals/medication management offered. Sliding scale fees. Most insurance accepted including Medicaid and Medicare.
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Institute for Human Identity (IHI)Psychotherapy for LGBTQ community/ friends/ allies (individual/ couple/ family/ group). Counseling on L/G parenting/adoption, Free Family Q workshops and counseling. Psychological testing/ evaluation. Free walk in clinic. Postgrad program in psychotherapy, supervision. Grad student internship/ externships.
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HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA)Component of NYC's Human Resources Administration provides direct linkages to school, financial, emergency, vocational services for people living with AIDS/advanced HIV illness and families.
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HIV Arts NetworkBereavement counseling, support group services for HIV-infected/affected artists and performers.
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Hispanic AIDS ForumNYC's largest, oldest Latino-run HIV/AIDS organization. Mission to improve health outcomes for Latinos in NYC affected by HIV and other chronic illnesses.
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Harlem UnitedServes people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, mental health and substance use issues. Medical/ dental care, mental health services, substance use treatment services, and supportive housing and an array of services in prevention, education, HIV/HepC/STI testing.
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Greenwich House AIDS Mental Health ProjectNina Laminsky, LCSW, Director of Chemical Dependency & AIDS Mental Health. Psychotherapy for individuals/ couples/ families with HIV+ issues. Medicaid/ sliding scale fees/ ADAP, and other insurances are accepted.
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Gay Men’s Health CrisisGay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is the nation's leading provider of HIV/AIDS care, prevention services and advocacy, serving nearly 9,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in New York City, the epidemic's largest U.S. epicenter.
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Foundation for Research on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (FROST’D)Mobile outreach units offer social services, HIV testing, counseling for street-walking prostitutes.
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Cornell Clinical Trials UnitCCTU continually works to serve a patient population that reflects the face of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York City and has a strong record of enrolling: women, people of color, and people exposed to HIV through needle sharing.
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Community AccessSupportive housing, personalized recovery oriented services, employment, advocacy for mental health consumers. LGBT-sensitive.
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Columbia University Department of PsychiatryNY's first academic center delivering mental health services to LGBT community.
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Columbia Addiction Services and Psychotherapy Interventions Research (CASPIR)Research institute serving LGBT community. Currently runs two projects offering treatment to help individuals reduce drinking.
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Bellevue Adolescent HIV/AIDS (TOPS Clinic)Support, confidential HIV testing, pre-/post-test counseling, complete medical evaluation/care, clinical treatment for youth 12-24. By appointment for infected/uninfected/status unknown.
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Apicha Community Health CenterHIV primary care, case management, HIV testing, STD screening, support groups targeting A&P communities: women, youth, LGBT, people living with HIV/AIDS, transgender clinic, condoms.
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AIDS Service Center NYCHIV/AIDS services, support, counseling, peer education, housing and entitlements assistance, treatment adherence support, HIV testing, basic needs (food and clothing bank), case management.
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Addiction Institute of New York/Crystal Clear ProjectState-of-the-art, evidence-based treatment facility provides widest range of treatment programs/services. Adolescents to seniors, male and female, all treatment modalities. LGBT-friendly. See website for additional programs/locations.
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CK LifeTransgender and healthcare services that are confidential and provided in a safe, sensitive and understanding environment.
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Heights Picture of the Week- Sept. 25What is high cholesterol?
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What Is Childhood Obesity?Obesity is defined as having too much body fat. Being overweight is having too much body weight for your height. Body mass index, or BMI, is used as a way of measuring if someone is overweight or obese. BMI is the preferred way for measuring children and young adults (ages 2–20) because it keeps in mind that they are still growing.
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Jacobi Medical CenterFull service prevention, treatment, wellness centers.
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Hispanic AIDS Forum – Bronx OfficeNYC's largest, oldest Latino-run HIV/AIDS organization. Mission to improve health outcomes for Latinos in NYC affected by HIV and other chronic illnesses.
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Community Healthcare Network – BronxCommunity Healthcare Network is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 80,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services.
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Callen-Lorde Community Health Center – BronxCallen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities - in all their diversity - regardless of ability to pay.
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Bronx WorksBronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community.
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Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center AIDS ProgramDesignated AIDS/HIV center. Comprehensive inpatient/primary care, case management, clinical trials, volunteer services, community outreach, training, peer education training.
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BOOM! Health ServicesCentral Office: Administrative and Health Homes - Wellness Center: LGBTQ, youth, and young women's heath - Harm Reduction Center: Syringe Exchange and Substance Abuse
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Beth Abraham Health ServicesHome care for people with AIDS. UJA-Federation agency.
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Adolescent AIDS Program (Risk Evaluation Program), Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Medical CenterComprehensive care for HIV+ youth, 13-24, and free HIV counseling, testing and STD screening for ages 13-21. Other services include outreach, community development, research and training.
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Ali Forney Center (Services for Homeless LGBTQ Youth)Conveniently located near public transportation in Harlem, the Drop-In Center is where any lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning youth can access food, medical care, mental health services and much more.
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Autumn Haven Festival Autumn Haven
Monday, September 18, 2017 from 11am to 6:30pm
Haven Avenue between Fort Washington and 169th Street
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Heights Picture of the Week- Aug. 28August Is Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccines are one of the best ways to protect babies, children and teens against harmful diseases that can cause them to be hospitalized or even die – especially in babies and young children.
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What is psoriasis?Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin illness. It is an autoimmune disease meaning that is caused by the immune system. The immune system protects your body from diseases and infections. Psoriasis causes the body’s own immune system to become overactive and attacks normal tissues in the body.
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El Programa de Bienestar FamiliarEl Programa de Bienestar Familiar
El programa de Bienestar Familiar puede ayudarle a proveer a su familia con seguridad, estabilidad, y el bienestar que necesitan.
Todos los servicios son GRATUITOS! Inscribase hoy en alguno de nuestros locales o llame para mas información al 212-503-6842.
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The Family Wellness ProgramThe Family Wellness Program can help you to provide your family with the security, safety, stability and well-being they need.
All services are offered in English and Spanish and are FREE!
Enroll today at the Upper Manhattan location or call 212-503-6842.
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FREE HEALTHY HOMES WORKSHOP IN MANHATTANSponsored by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Healthy Homes Program
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FREE HEALTHY HOMES WORKSHOP IN MANHATTANSponsored by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Healthy Homes Program
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FREE HEALTHY HOMES WORKSHOP IN MANHATTANSponsored by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Healthy Homes Program
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What Do You Need to Know About Skin Cancer?Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Being exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, which are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps causes most cases of skin cancer.
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Healthy Relationships: A free educational health talk on relationship violenceHealthy Relationships: A free educational health talk on relationship violence
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Relaciones saludables; Una charla de salud educativa gratis Sobre la violencia en las relacionesRelaciones saludables; Una charla de salud educativa gratis Sobre la violencia en las relaciones
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UROLOGIC CANCER: A free educational talk on cancers of the urinary tract and the male reproductive systemUROLOGIC CANCER
A free educational talk on cancers of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system
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¿Está preocupado por su sueño? Una charla educativa gratis sobre el sueño y el insomnio¿Está preocupado por su sueño? Una charla educativa gratis sobre el sueño y el insomnio
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Dominican Women's Development Center- Health Promotion Program It's a new chapter for Health Promotions
Dominican Women's Development Center is excited to announce their new location. Starting on July 18th, Health Promotion Programs will be at 715 W 179th (between Broadway & Fort Washington).
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¿Qué es la anemia de células falciformes? Una charla de salud educativa gratuita sobre el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la anemia de células falciformes ¿Qué es la anemia de células falciformes? Una charla de salud educativa gratuita sobre el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la anemia de células falciformes
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What Is Sickle Cell Anemia? A free educational health lecture on the diagnosis and treatment of sickle cell anemiaWhat Is Sickle Cell Anemia? A free educational health lecture on the diagnosis and treatment of sickle cell anemia
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•¿Cuáles son los tipos de pérdida de audición?
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Can You Hear Me Now? A free educational talk on hearing lossCan You Hear Me Now? A free educational talk on hearing loss
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Does your child have a runny nose? It could be hay fever: A free educational talk on hay fever (allergic rhinitis) in children and adolescentsDoes your child have a runny nose? It could be hay fever
A free educational talk on hay fever (allergic rhinitis) in children and adolescents
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June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. Each year on June 27th health organizations around the country raise awareness about the importance of getting tested for HIV. Over a million people in the United States have HIV and 1 in 7 of them do not know it. An early diagnosis of HIV can help people get linked to care and treatment and prevent the spread of HIV.
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NYT- OpEd- The Womb Is No Protection From Toxic ChemicalsIn this opinion piece in the New York Times Dr. Frederica Perera, the Director of the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health discusses toxic exposure in the womb. Dr.Link -
Men's Health Week: June 12 – June 18National Men’s Health Week is June 12 – June 18. Men’s Health Week is celebrated every year leading up to father’s day to remind men to take steps to be healthier. You can help support the health and safety of the men in your life by sharing the following tips.
Men’s Health Tips
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NYT- Well: Pediatricians Say No Fruit Juice in Child’s First YearIn this article from the New York Times Well blog writer Catherine Saint Louis discusses the new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics about juice. The Academy toughened their views on juice in a child's first year. The concern is that children age one and under are consuming too many calories as juice, which offers little nutritional value.
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Mental HealthAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” Only around 17% of American adults are considered to be in the best mental health.
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Heights Picture of the Week- May 23This picture from the Manhattan Community District 12: Washington Heights and Inwood Community Health Profile shows how often children and adults in Washington Heights and Inwood enter the hospital for an asthma condition.
Children and adults in Washington Heights and Inwood have lower rates of asthma hospital admissions compared to New York City rates.
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La salud de los hombres: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la salud física, mental y sexual de los hombresLa salud de los hombres
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la salud física, mental y sexual de los hombres•Descripción general de salud física, mental y sexual de los hombres
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Going on Vacation? Don’t Forget Your Health:A free educational talk on taking care of your health when traveling Going on Vacation? Don’t Forget Your Health
A free educational talk on taking care of your health when traveling•What health topics should you keep in mind before traveling?
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Lung Health Awareness Day REGISTER TODAY!
REGISTER HEREDATE:
Saturday, May 6, 2017TIME:
10:00am - 12:45pmVENUE:
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Dia de los NiñosDia de los Niños
29 de abril del 2017
Hora: 12pm-5pmVen a jugar, disfrutar y compartir juntos en familia en este gran festival del Día del Niño
St. Mary’s Park @ Bronx
Entrada: Calle 143 y Jackson Ave.Para mas información llamenos al: 917-600-1644
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Children's Day Children's day!
This Saturday, April 29th 2017
Time: 12pm-5pmCome play and enjoy some friendly competition with fun activities during our grand celebration of children.
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Heights Picture of the Week- Apr. 24This picture from the Manhattan Community District 12: Washington Heights and Inwood Community Health Profile shows how often adults in Washington Heights and Inwood enter the hospital for a psychiatric condition.
Adults in Washington Heights and Inwood have lower rates of psychiatric hospital admissions compared to Manhattan rates and New York City rates.
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Manhattan Community District 12: Washington Heights and Inwood Community Health ProfileThe New York City Community Health Profiles capture the health of 59 community districts across the city. The most comprehensive reports of neighborhood health ever produced, they look beyond traditional health measures to define a broader picture of neighborhood health including conditions such as housing quality, air pollution, and types of food accessible.
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April is Stress Awareness MonthAdults, teenagers and even kids are affected by stress. Did you know that stress can actually be helpful to you? Stress can help you learn how to cope with difficult situations. However, when stress is so bad that it keeps you from taking care of yourself and your family then it is no longer helpful.
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NYT: Why Deep Breathing May Keep Us CalmNew York Times Phys Ed column writer Gretchen Reynolds talks about new research that has uncovered why deep breathing helps people feel calm. In a study from a group of scientists at Stanford, UCLA and other universities the researchers began using new ways to look at how genes control the speed of our breathing and how this can help us keep calm.
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Free Educational Talk on Healthy Homes for ProvidersFree Educational Talk on Healthy Homes for Providers
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FREE HEALTHY HOMES WORKSHOP:for all parents and caregivers FREE HEALTHY HOMES WORKSHOP
for all parents and caregiversSponsored by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Healthy Homes Program
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Car Free NYC: Earth DayJoin Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez for:
Car Free NYC: Earth Day
Saturday, April 22
10 am to 4pmFrom 181 street to 190 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue
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¿Tiene dolor en las articulaciones? Una charla de salud educativa gratis sobre la artritis¿Tiene dolor en las articulaciones? Una charla de salud educativa gratis sobre la artritis
•¿Qué es la diferencia entre la artritis, la osteoartritis y la artritis reumatoide?
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•¿Cuáles son los síntomas de la artritis? ¿Qué causa la artritis?
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Do You Have Joint Pain? A free educational health lecture on arthritisDo You Have Joint Pain? A free educational health lecture on arthritis
•What is the difference between arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
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•What are the symptoms of arthritis? What causes arthritis?
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Riverstone's Spring Gala salutes community starsCome support seniors and salute uptown community stars Honorable Mark Levine (Councilmember District 7) and Dr. Steven Kaplan of NYP Ambulatory Care Network.
Peter Walsh and Martin Collins emcee (in itself a show!)
Reserve space and buy raffle tickets ($5 for up to $500 in prizes!)
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¿Proveé usted cuidado a una persona mayor?Una charla de salud educativa gratis sobre los recursos para el proveedor de cuidado ¿Proveé usted cuidado a una persona mayor? Una charla de salud educativa gratis sobre los recursos para el proveedor de cuidado
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Nutrition Month 2017: Put Your Best Fork ForwardNational Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
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What is colorectal cancer?Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the large intestine or large bowel) is the second leading cause of death due to cancer in the United States. Despite this, many people don’t know what colorectal cancer is, who is at risk or how you can prevent it.
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What is kidney disease?What are the kidneys and what do they do?
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National Nutrition Month Education DayIsabella Institute for Older Adults / 50+ Club National Nutrition Month Education Day
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La salud en nuestra comunidad: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la salud de los adultos en Washington Heights/InwoodLa salud en nuestra comunidad: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la salud de los adultos en Washington Heights/Inwood
•¿Qué tipo de disparidades de salud afectan a Washington Heights- Inwood?
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Health in Our Community: A free educational talk on the health of adults in Washington Heights/InwoodHealth in Our Community: A free educational talk on the health of adults in Washington Heights/Inwood
• What kind of health disparities affect Washington Heights–Inwood?
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¿Estas estresado? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el uso de la atención plena para superar el estrés¿Estas estresado? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el uso de la atención plena para superar el estrés
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¿Ha tenido una prueba de detección del cáncer colorrectal?¿Ha tenido una prueba de detección del cáncer colorrectal? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la salud colorrectal
•¿Qué es el cáncer colorrectal?
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•¿Cuáles son los síntomas del cáncer colorrectal?
•¿Qué pruebas están disponibles para el cáncer colorrectal? ¿Cuándo debe hacerse la prueba?
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¿Problemas con su visión? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la visión baja¿Problemas con su visión? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la visión baja
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Have You Had a Colorectal Cancer Screening? A free educational talk on colorectal health Have You Had a Colorectal Cancer Screening? A free educational talk on colorectal health
•What is colorectal cancer?
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Trouble With Your Vision? A free educational talk on low visionTrouble With Your Vision? A free educational talk on low vision
•What is low vision? What are the causes of low vision?
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•What is glaucoma? What is macular degeneration? What is diabetic retinopathy?
•What are the symptoms of low vision?
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LA SALUD DEL RIÑÓN: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los trastornos renales comunesLA SALUD DEL RIÑÓN: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los trastornos renales comunes
•Resumen de la salud renal
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•¿Cuáles son los trastornos renales comunes?
•¿Cómo se previene la enfermedad renal?
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KIDNEY HEALTH: A free educational talk on common kidney disordersKIDNEY HEALTH: A free educational talk on common kidney disorders
•Overview of kidney health
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•What are common kidney disorders?
•How do you prevent kidney disease?
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¿Qué es una dieta mediterránea? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre cómo una dieta mediterránea puede promover la salud y prevenir enfermedades¿Qué es una dieta mediterránea? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre cómo una dieta mediterránea puede promover la salud y prevenir enfermedades
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What is a Mediterranean Diet?A free educational talk on how a Mediterranean diet can promote health and prevent diseaseWhat is a Mediterranean Diet?A free educational talk on how a Mediterranean diet can promote health and prevent disease
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The ABCs of Environmental Home Health Hazards Free TrainingsThe ABCs of Environmental Home Health Hazards- Free Trainings
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The Columbia Gambling Disorders Clinic at NYSPIProblem gambling ruins the lives of millions of people every year. Our Gambling Disorders Clinic provides treatment for gambling disorders at no cost.
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Metropolitan Center for Mental Health (MCMH)- Families and Individuals in Recovery Metropolitan Center for Mental Health (MCMH) has established Families and Individuals in Recovery (FAIR), an outpatient substance abuse clinic at 1090 St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, which is licensed by the New York State Office of Addiction and Substance Abuse Services.
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FDNY EMS station 13The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs.
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Educational talks at RiverstoneSee and post flyers for upcoming talks in Spanish and English
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CDC: NorovirusesInformation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about noroviruses.
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Heights Picture of the Week- Mar. 27Norovirus causes many people to become sick with vomiting and diarrhea due to an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noroviruses are sweeping the United States.
This infographic from the CDC shows how you can get norovirus.
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NYT- Well: Get Up and Move. It May Make You Happier.New York Times Phys Ed column writer Gretchen Reynolds talks about new research that suggests that when people get up and move, even a little, they tend to be happier than when they are still. This is according to an interesting new study that used cellphone data to track activities and moods.
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NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital - HealthOutreach HealthOutreach® is a free membership program for people 60 years of age and older that provides a centralized resource to access hospital and community programs.
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NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center - Project STAY (Services to Assist Youth)Not-for-profit program providing HIV-positive youth ages 13-24 with medical and psycho social care, HIV testing and risk reduction counseling for at-risk youth, ongoing care and supportive services for LGBT youth, nutrition counseling, STD counseling, and support groups.
For more information, visit: STAY
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The Audubon ClinicThe Audubon Clinic is part of the Washington Heights Community Service. Our mission is to provide quality, culturally sensitive, recovery-oriented, evidence based treatment to all our clients. We serve adults, 18 years and older in the local community, which is predominantly Hispanic.
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NewYork-Presbyterian's Ambulatory Care Network (ACN)Welcome to NewYork-Presbyterian's Ambulatory Care Network (ACN). Our goal is to improve the health and quality of life for residents in New York City's underserved communities by providing high quality, affordable, patient-friendly care with an emphasis on preventive health care and promoting wellness. We have sites located throughout Manhattan for your convenience.
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DEPRESSED BLACK GAY MEN DBGM INCOUR MISSION
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Columbia University Dialysis CentersColumbia University Dialysis Centers, Inc is a large dialysis clinic with 24 stations based at 60 Haven Avenue Suite B4 in New York, NY. The for-profit facility is operated by Gambro Healthcare, which runs other dialysis facilities. The center was certified by Medicare in 2001. The facility offers in-center hemodialysis and in-center peritoneal services.
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The Medical Roots ProjectThe Medical Roots Project is a not for profit global movement with a mission to re-define and demystify health care, thereby empowering citizens of the world to take their health and healing in their own hands.
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Lifespire Inc.Mission Statement:
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Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights-InwoodThe JCC-WHI works with individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds to help them lead independent lives and enhance their quality of life. We achieve these goals through a wide variety of programs and services including case assistance provided by caring social workers, and entitlement assistance to access whatever help is available through various government or other agencies.
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Jewish Board of Family and Children’s ServicesHow We Do It: Hope, Recovery and Resilience
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Hope, recovery and resilience guide our mission and form the basis of our strategic plan:
To promote recovery, we address all aspects of an individual’s life, including mental and physical health, family, employment and education.
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Columbia University Mobile Dental CenterThe Mobile Dental Center travels to more than 70 local day care and Head Start centers to provide comprehensive diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care to children in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx. During the summer months, the Mobile Dental Center provides free services to summer camps.
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MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER MOBILE VANMobile Health Services are provided by MHHC's mobile medical unit. This unit provides outreach for the other programs that are part of MHHC as well as the wide range of medical, dental, specialty and mental health care services available at Morris Heights Health Center. It was specifically designed to provide many of these services remotely, on board the unit.
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The New York Foundling MISSION
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The New York Foundling, in the tradition of openness and compassion of its sponsors, The Sisters of Charity, helps children, youth and adults in need through efforts that strengthen families and communities and support each individual in reaching his or her potential.
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New York-Presbyterian - Child Advocacy Center Not-for-profit program providing children (ages 19 and under) who are victims of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse with medical evaluation and treatment as well as referrals for counseling, legal, and other services as needed.
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NewYork-Presbyterian - Family PEACE Program The Family PEACE (Promoting Education, Advocacy, Collaboration and Empowerment) Program (FPP) is dedicated to improving the safety and well-being of mothers and children who have been exposed to violence in their homes.
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NewYork-Presbyterian - Urgicare Center Our Urgent Care Center offers high quality medical care for minor emergencies, illnesses, and injuries.
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Postpartum Resource Center of New YorkThe Postpartum Resource Center of New York’s Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders State-Wide Resource Directory
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NYT- Well: Running May Be Good for Your KneesThe widely held thinking is that running damages and wears down cartilage in the knees. However, there is little scientific evidence to support this idea and a growing body of research suggests the opposite. New York Times Phys Ed column writer Gretchen Reynolds talks about new research that suggests that running may be good for your knees, contrary to popular belief.
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Incarnation Children’s Center Mission Statement: To Make a Positive and Supportive Difference, We believe that, in ideal circumstances, every child should be healthy, live at home, and be surrounded by a loving family. However, for some HIV positive children, this is not possible. Some children are chronically ill and have care needs that are too complex to be provided adequately in a home setting.
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Heights Picture of the Week- Jan. 16Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening tests and appropriate follow-up care. It also can be cured when found early and treated.
Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are vaccines available to protect against the types of HPV that most often cause cervical cancer.
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HPV Vaccines: Vaccinating Your Preteen or TeenHPV Vaccines: Vaccinating Your Preteen or Teen
Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about the HPV vaccine.
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January is Thyroid Awareness Month!What Is The Thyroid And What Does It Do?
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Washington Heights Child Health Care Center
Public health center providing individuals from birth to age 21 with primary medical care. Medical Services and Conditions: Pediatrics Immunization/vaccines (flu, tetanus, MMR, etc.) Primary Care/Internal Medicine Accepts Child Health Plus Accepts Medicaid Sliding fee scale/assistance based on need Please speak to an ACI worker for more information on sliding fee scale.
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UBA Senior Citizen Center
Not-for-profit senior center providing the elderly ages 60+ with meals, recreation, and educational activities.
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Partners Anonymous, Inc.
Not-for-profit organization providing victims or perpetrators of domestic violence (ages 18+) and couples with psychotherapy services. Treatment for persons involved in domestic violence, including treatment for batterers. Individual, couples, family, short/long-term psychotherapy; clinical supervision for professionals; public education. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership (NMPP)Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership (NMPP) is a non-profit maternal and child organization comprised of a network of programs. Founded in 1990, our programs aim to improve birth outcomes and help women take charge of their reproductive, social and economic lives
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Fort Washington Men’s ShelterThe Fort Washington Men’s Shelter, located on West 168th Street in Manhattan, provides shelter to 200 mentally-ill men, many of whom also cope with addiction. An on-site Article 28 licensed medical clinic connects residents to primary health care, as well as dental and optometry services.
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¿Qué necesita saber sobre el VPH y el cáncer cervical? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el virus del papiloma humano (VPH) y el cáncer cervical¿Qué necesita saber sobre el VPH y el cáncer cervical? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el virus del papiloma humano (VPH) y el cáncer cervical
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What Do You Need to Know About HPV and cervical cancer? A free educational talk on Human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer What Do You Need to Know About HPV and cervical cancer? A free educational talk on Human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer
•What is cervical cancer?
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El cáncer y la genética: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la medicina personalizadaEl cáncer y la genética: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la medicina personalizada
•¿Qué papel juega la genética en el tratamiento del cáncer?
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Cancer and Genetics: A free educational talk on personalized medicineCancer and Genetics: A free educational talk on personalized medicine
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Trastornos de la tiroides; Una charla educativa gratuita sobre trastornos comunes de la tiroidesTrastornos de la tiroides: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre trastornos comunes de la tiroides
•Descripción general de los trastornos de la tiroides
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•¿Cuáles son los síntomas de una tiroides hipoactiva o hiperactiva?
•¿Qué son los nódulos tiroideos?
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Thyroid Disorders: A free educational talk on common thyroid disordersThyroid Disorders: A free educational talk on common thyroid disorders
-Overview of thyroid disorders
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Have a Healthy Holiday Season!The holiday season is here! It’s a special time of the year when we visit with family and friends, and gather around the table for traditional meals. In many homes, the holiday meals are larger, we eat for longer than usual, and meals are served at odd hours.
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National Influenza Vaccination Week!It's Not Too Late!
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DNAInfo: Take These 2 Steps to Protect Your Asthmatic Child, City SaysA new article from DNAInfo writer Carolina Pichardo talks about the New York City campaign called "Your Child's Asthma Is Always There, Even When They Seem Perfectly Fine" that launched to remind parents to be care for their asthmatic children and what they can do to prevent future asthma attacks.
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CDC: Fight Germs. Wash Your Hands!This handwashing demonstration from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will show you how handwashing can get rid of germs and chemicals that get on our hands every day.
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Fort Tryon Center for RehabilitationFort Tryon Center for Rehabilitation is more than a "nursing home". At Fort Tryon, your care is our mission. Whether you need short term recovery from a serious injury, or require long term custodial care, our committed team is singly devoted to your comfort.
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Heights Picture of the WeekAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person with prediabetes has a blood sugar level higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. He or she is at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems, including heart disease, and stroke.
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November is National Diabetes MonthThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that there are more than 29 million people in the United States with diabetes. About one out of four people with diabetes don't know they have it. Learning more about how to manage diabetes is key to the health of those living with the condition.
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FOR COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS: NEW ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SERVICESAttached please find an invitation to a breakfast at Riverstone this coming Thursday November 17th that will inform you about the new and important services that have become available to Caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia—in Washington Heights, Inwood and West Harlem.
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NYT- Ask Well: Is Dementia the Same as Alzheimer's Disease?In this article from the New York Times Ask Well blog writer Roni Caryn Rabin discusses the differences between dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is a general term used for symptoms that includes severe memory loss, a significant decline in reasoning and severely impaired communication skills. Alzheimer’s disease is a specific illness that is the most common cause of dementia.
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ANNOUNCING NEW CAREGIVER SERVICESFOR COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS
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New York City Well NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text or chat and get access to mental health and substance misuse services, in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365.
At any hour of any day, in almost any language, from phone, tablet or computer, NYC Well is your connection to get the help you need. We can provide:
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You're invited to our November general meeting!You're invited to our November general body meeting! Join the Washington Heights/Inwood Food Council to meet others who also care about food issues in our community. We want to work together to create a healthier food environment with greater access for all.
In our November meeting we will have a discussion of the local food retail environment.
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Para los familiares de personas con enfermedad mentalBases y Fundamentos de NAMI es por seis semanas, el curso educativo gratis ofrecido a padreso familiares que cuiden de un niño o adolescente que tenga alguna deficiencia emocional o de salud mental.
El curso es ofrecido en español por NAMI-NYC Metro. El curso incluye los siguientes temas:
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Bases y Fundamentos PARA LOS FAMILIARES DE PERSONAS CON ENFERMEDAD MENTAL
Bases y Fundamentos es una de seis semanas, el curso educativo gratis ofrecido a padres/o familiares que cuiden de un niño o adolescente que tenga alguna deficiencia emocional o de salud mental. El curso es ofrecido por NAMI-NYC Metro en Español.
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Urban Communities Organizing for Climate ResilienceUrban Communities Organizing for Climate Resilience Conference
#UrbanClimate16REGISTER Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsBn08EqpCii_jW_Y3LkTGOGMcPeNu...
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NEW Caregiver ServicesIf you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other dementia, you don't have to go through this alone.
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Celebración del dia de los muertos/ Day of the dead celebration NYC PARKS PRESENTS ARTS, CULTURE & FUN
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The Role of Genes in Increasing Risk for Breast CancerSome women carry certain genetic changes in their BRCA genes, which stands for BReast CAncer susceptibility gene, that increase their risks for getting breast, ovarian, and other kinds of cancers at a young age. To better understand how the BRCA genes affect breast cancer risk, we first need to understand more about genes.
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¿Tiene problemas para dormir? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los trastornos del sueño¿Tiene problemas para dormir? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los trastornos del sueño
•Tipos de trastornos del sueño
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•¿Cuáles son las causas de los trastornos del sueño?
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Do You Have Trouble Sleeping? A free educational talk on sleep disordersDo You Have Trouble Sleeping? A free educational talk on sleep disorders
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What is Precision Medicine? The Promise and Potential: A free educational talk on a new way to prevent and treat diseaseWhat is Precision Medicine? The Promise and Potential
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Una charla educativa gratuita sobre nuevas maneras de prevenir y tratar las enfermedades•¿Qué podemos aprender acerca de la enfermedad a través de la medicina de precisión?
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¿Causa la diabetes la enfermedad de Alzheimer?¿Causa la diabetes la enfermedad de Alzheimer?
•¿Cómo están relacionadas la enfermedad de Alzheimer y la diabetes?
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•¿Qué efecto tienen las enfermedades crónicas sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer?
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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: A free educational talk on lead paint and other lead hazardsNational Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: A free educational talk on lead paint and other lead hazards
•Who is at risk for lead poisoning?
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Osteoporosis in SeniorsOsteoporosis is a bone disease that happens when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. Throughout our lives, the body breaks down old bone and replaces it with new bone. But as people age, more bone is broken down than is replaced.
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Cómo prevenir el envenenamiento por plomo en niños pequeños:Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la pintura con plomo y otros peligros del plomo Cómo prevenir el envenenamiento por plomo en niños pequeños: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la pintura con plomo y otros peligros del plomo
•¿Quién está a riesgo de envenenamiento por plomo?
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What Vaccines Do Seniors Need?Many older adults think that they do not need vaccinations, or are concerned about side effects from vaccines. However it is important to know that people age 65 and older are at higher risk of complications from the actual diseases than the vaccines.
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ARC XVI Fort WashingtonThe ARC XVI Fort Washington Senior Center, located at 4111 Broadway, has been a “second home” to thousands of seniors of the Washington Heights-Inwood area since 1973. For 43 years ARC XVI has provided free meals, social services, transportation, recreational activities and classes such as dancing, arts and culture, health and wellness, and ESL to seniors.
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CONOZCA SU RIESGO: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el riesgo de cáncer del senoCONOZCA SU RIESGO
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Know Your Risk: A free educational talk on breast cancer riskKnow Your Risk
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De Familia a FamiliaDe Familia a Familia es el curso de NAMI, reconocido y cientificamente probado, ofrecido por 12 semanas para familiares de individuos con severas enfermedades mentales. El curso se presenta por familiares entrenados. Toda la instrucción y los materiales del curso son gratis para los participantes.
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The Communities of Harlem Health Revival (CHHR)Communities of Harlem Health Revival
Walk & Health Fair
Sunday, September 25th
We step off @ 2 PM
126th Street between 7th & 8th
Walking to Riverbank State Park
(145th and Hudson)
Entertainment and screening beginning @ 1 pm
Box 141, 2241 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, NY, NY 10026
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The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY)The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs.
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11th Annual Taxi Driver's Health FairTaxi Driver’s Health Fair
Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 12pm-4pm
Audubon Ave & W 166th StFree Health Screenings:
- Blood Pressure
- Cholesterol
- Glucose
- Prostate Cancer
- Foot
- HIVFREE EVENT & Prizes:
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Washington Heights CORNER Project’s (WHCP) Washington Heights CORNER Project’s (WHCP) mission is to significantly improve the health and quality of life of people who use drugs. To help overcome stigma and systemic barriers to care, we provide support and services in an empowering and non-judgmental environment and apply a participant-driven harm reduction approach.
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Bases y Fundamentos PARA LOS FAMILIARES DE PERSONAS CON ENFERMEDAD MENTAL
FECHA / HORA
Lunes de 6-8:30pm
Septiembre 12 – Octubre 17,2016Bases y Fundamentos es una de seis semanas, el curso educativo gratis ofrecido a padres/o familiares que cuiden de un niño o adolescente que tenga alguna deficiencia emocional o de salud mental. El curso es ofrecido por NAMI-NYC Metro en Español.
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Directorio de Recursos Conexiones NYBienvenido al Directorio de Recursos NY Connects, este es el lugar correcto para buscar información sobre como:
* Aprender sobre los servicios y apoyos a plazo los cuales pueden ayudarlo a usted o un miembro de la familia que esta en casa y quiere permanecer en la comunidad, o permanecer independiente;
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NY Connects Resource DirectoryNY Connects Resource Directory, is the right place to:
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Guía Comunitaria de Beneficios Públicos de HRA para InmigrantesMuchos inmigrantes en la Ciudad de NuevaYork pueden utilizar una gran variedad de servicios. La lista a continuación incluye servicios que están disponibles para los residentes de la Ciudad de Nueva York sin importar su estado migratorio. Algunos de estos servicios son proporcionados por HRA; otros no.
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Community Guide to HRA Public Benefits for ImmigrantsMany immigrants in New York City are able to use a wide range of services. The list below includes services that are available to New York City residents regardless of immigration status. Some of these services are provided by HRA; others are not. There may also be other
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Violence Intervention Program, Inc. (ESPAÑOL)Cada año, VIP ofrece servicios directos a más de 25,000 sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica y otros tipos de violencia a través de un proceso continuo de atención.
Programa de Educación y Difusión comunitaria (La Voz)
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Violence Intervention Program, Inc.Each year, VIP reaches over 25,000 survivors of domestic violence and gender abuse through its continuum of services.
Community Education and Outreach
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NYC Acción de SaludActionHealthNYC es un programa de acceso a la asistencia sanitaria para los inmigrantes de bajos ingresos que no son elegibles para los programas de seguro de salud pública debido a su estatus migratorio.
La inscripción para ActionHealthNYC terminó el sábado 13 de agosto.
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Action Health NYCActionHealthNYC is a health care access program for low-income immigrants who are not eligible for public health insurance programs due to their immigration status.
Enrollment for ActionHealthNYC ended on Saturday, August 13.
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¡Necesitamos su ayuda! Vanderbilt está apoyando la Iniciativa de Medicina de Precisión® (PMI) de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud¡Necesitamos su ayuda! Vanderbilt está apoyando la Iniciativa de Medicina de Precisión® (PMI)
de los Institutos Nacionales de la SaludLa medicina de precisión utiliza la información sobre usted, incluyendo, sus genes, el medio ambiente y el estilo de vida para aprender a cómo prevenir y tratar mejor las enfermedades.
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We need your help! Vanderbilt is supporting the Precision Medicine Initiative® (PMI) at the National Institutes of Health We need your help! Vanderbilt is supporting the Precision Medicine Initiative® (PMI) at the National Institutes of Health
Precision medicine uses information about you including, your genes, environment, and lifestyle to learn how to better prevent and treat illness.
We are looking for people interested in joining a Registry to help design the PMI in a couple of ways:
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Columbia University Head Start Perinatal Support Service Está embarazada? Visitenos y juntos aprenderemos como crece y se desarrolla su bebe desde el embarazo!!
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Columbia University Head Start Perinatal Support Service Are you pregnant? Join us to learn more about how your baby develops and get involved in your baby’s growth right from the start!
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AGING SMART: A free educational talk on healthy agingAGING SMART
A free educational talk on healthy aging•Overview of healthy aging
•What is the effect of genes, the environment and lifestyle choices on aging?
•Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
•What health research is available focusing on aging?Presenter:
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El futuro del Cuidado del Cáncer; Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la medicina personalizadaEl futuro del Cuidado del Cáncer
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la medicina personalizada•¿Qué papel juega la genética en el tratamiento del cáncer?
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•¿Qué es el cuidado personalizado del cáncer?
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Your Child's Development; A free educational talk on childhood health YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT
A free educational talk on childhood healthTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
10:30AM–12:00PMPRESENTERS:
Dr. Evelyn Berger-Jenkins
Assistant Professor of PediatricsDr. Moira Rynn
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Envejecimiento inteligente: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el envejecimiento saludableENVEJECIMIENTO INTELIGENTE
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el envejecimiento saludable•Resumen sobre el envejecimiento saludable
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•¿Cuál es el efecto de los genes, el medio ambiente y el estilo de vida sobre el envejecimiento?
•la enfermedad de Alzheimer y la demencia
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The Future of Cancer Care: A free educational talk on personalized medicineThe Future of Cancer Care
A free educational talk on personalized medicine•What role do genetics play in cancer care?
•What is personalized cancer care?
•How can personalized medicine help you make health decisions?Presenters:
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El desarrollo de su hijo: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la salud infantilEL DESARROLLO DE SU HIJO: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la salud infantil
MARTES, 13 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2016
10:30AM–12:00PMPRESENTADORAS:
Dra. Evelyn Berger-Jenkins
Profesora asistente de pediatríaDra. Moira Rynn
Directora de psiquiatría infantil y adolescenteLucy Santana
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Stroke Warriors Support GroupsThe Stroke Warriors stroke support groups welcome survivors, their family, friends and others directly involved in their support system to our monthly meetings in a warm, open and confidential environment to share their stories, thriving strategies, and learn from invited experts in many fields. These meetings are completely free of charge and we serve light refreshments.
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ComunilifeComunilife has grown into one of NYC’s best-respected community-based health and housing service providers. Each year, our rich continuum of care supports the needs of more than 3,500 low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers.
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Center for Pediatric Psychiatric Clinic at New York Presbyterian HospitalChild And Adolescent Psychiatry Diagnostic, treatment, and crisis intervention services are provided to children, adolescents, and families, in both ambulatory and inpatient programs. Our expert clinicians begin treatment with a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of mood and personality, which then guides the treatment and discharge planning.
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Catholic Guardian ServicesCatholic Guardian Services (CGS) has at the heart of its mission the duty to affirm the dignity of each person we serve and to carry a message of hope to vulnerable persons of all ages.
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Case Management Outstation at the YM & YWHANot-for-profit program providing seniors ages 60+ and their families with case management, benefits assistance, and linkages and referrals for legal, housing, and immigrant support services.
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Community League of The Heights Health Fair Community League of The Heights Health Fair
August 17, From 10am - 8pm
159th Street Between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues- Health Professionals
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CASA Washington Heights Community Center ASCNYC is a multiservice community organization that carries out its mission of “helping many, one by one” by building community, connection and stability for New Yorkers living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS.
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NAMI C.A.R.E.S. Community Mental Health FairMental health care should be available to all, but we know there are substantial barriers to accessing quality care for many. The fair will highlight mental health issues that specifically impact communities of color. We want to increase awareness of local community-based services, and connect people immediately to resources.
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What do your genes say about you? A free educational talk on how your genes affect your healthWhat do your genes say about you?
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¿Qué dicén sus genes acerca de usted? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre cómo los genes afectan su salud¿Qué dicén sus genes acerca de usted?
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El Virus del Zika; Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el virus del ZikaEl Virus del Zika
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el virus del Zika¿Qué es el virus del Zika?
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¿Cómo contraen las personas el virus del Zika?
¿Dónde ocurre el virus del Zika?
¿Cómo se diagnostica la enfermedad del virus Zika?
¿Cómo se trata el virus del Zika?
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Zika Virus: A free educational talk on Zika virusZika Virus
A free educational talk on Zika virus- What is the Zika virus?
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- How do people catch Zika?
- Where does Zika virus occur?
- How is Zika virus disease diagnosed?
- How is Zika virus treated?
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Holistic Wellness Day Centro Altagracia De Fe Y Justicia & Urban Arts Partnership Presents:
Holistic Wellness Day
Saturday, June 25
From 12pm-4pmAddress:
Juan Pablo Duarte School
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June is Men’s Health Month As many of us are long past our New Year’s resolutions many of which were promises to eat healthy and be more active, a friendly reminder that it is still possible to achieve those resolutions. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has some great resources about men’s health as a part of the Eat Right campaign.
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El Foro Comunitario: El Virus del ZikaEl Foro Comunitario: El Virus del Zika
Escuche de los expertos de la Universidad de Columbia acerca de los últimos avances de como detectar, prevenir y tratar el virus del Zika.
Jueves, 2 de Junio, 2016
6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
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Learn from experts at Columbia University about the latest research into detecting, preventing, and treating the Zika Virus.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
6:30 pm- 8:30 pmRuss Berrie Medical Science Pavilion
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Public Notice: Isabella Geriatric CenterIsabella Geriatric Center Household sharps disposal program is a free community service.
Household sharps include needles, syringes and lancets. If any of these items are thrown away in household trash, they create a risk of injury and blood born disease for sanitation workers and for community residents.
Isabella Geriatric Center provides safe disposal of household sharps.
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AsthmaAsthma is a chronic disease of the airways that causes difficulty breathing, and occurs most commonly in people who become sensitized to certain allergens in our environment. People with asthma react to different triggers.
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What You Can Do About AsthmaWhat You Can Do:
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Controlling bugs and pests in your home
Not smoking while pregnant or smoking in the home or car
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What We Know About AsthmaKey findings from Center research of more than 700 pregnant women and their babies living in Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx:
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2016 Annual Health Fair & Free Helmet GiveawayCouncil Member Mark Levine
2016 Annual Health Fair & Free Helmet GiveawaySunday, May 22, 2016
12pm-3:30pm
Rierbank State Park
Between West 144 & 138 StreetsRsvp: marklvine.nyc/healthfair
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Summer Haven FestivalSUMMER HAVEN
OPEN TO ALL
Summer in Washington Heights kicks off with
Summer Haven, a FREE One Day Plaza festival that
showcases local culture and promotesDate/Fecha:
6/14/2016
Time/Horario:
11:00 am- 3:00 pm
Location/Ubicación:
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Asthma FairAsthma Fair
Sponsored by New York-Presbyterian Ambulatory Care Network
Broadway Practice & WIN For HEalth* Asthma Education
* Educación sobre el asma*Vaccine Education
*Educación sobre las vacunas*Giveaways
*Regalos*Face Painter
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Family-to-Family Course(Available in English and Spanish) Family-to-Family is NAMI's signature, evidence-based 12-week course for family members of individuals with severe mental illness.
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Bases y FundamentosBases y Fundamentos es por seis semanas, el curso educativo gratis ofrecido a padreso familiares que cuiden de un niño o adolescente que tenga alguna deficiencia emocional o de salud mental. El curso es ofrecido en español por NAMI-NYC Metro. El curso incluye los siguientes temas:
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Spanish Family Support GroupSupport, sharing of coping strategies, and practical information for Spanish-speaking family members and friends of individuals with any mental illness, facilitated by Brenda Ramirez-Paulino and Leslie Johnson. 4th Friday of the month, 6pm at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, 40 Haven Ave. (168th St.), 4th Floor, Rm 4002. Contact Brenda at 917-359-5144 with questions.
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Grupo de ApoyoUn grupo en el que Usted obtendrá apoyo emocional y información sobre servicios y podriá compartir experiencias con otros familiares y amigos de personas que luchan contra una enfermedad mental.
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Grupo de ApoyoUn grupo en el que Usted obtendrá apoyo emocional y información sobre servicios y podriá compartir experiencias con otros familiares y amigos de personas que luchan contra una enfermedad mental.
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Reduciendo la brechaLuche contra el asesino silencioso y hágase las pruebas de detección.
Salud + Hospitales NYC insta a todos los residentes mayores de 50 años de edad a someterse a la detección del cáncer de colon y recto, que puede salvar vidas, con motivo del mes de cáncer de colon y recto en Marzo.
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Narrow the GapFight the silent killer and get screened.
NYC Health and Hospital is urging all residents 50 years old and older to undergo potentially life-saving colorectal cancer screening to mark Colorectal Cancer Awareness month in March.
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Ayuda y Recursos para la AdicciónLos neuyorquinos luchando con la adición pueden encontrar tratamiento para la adicción disponible buscando OASAS Bed availability Dashboard en http://on.ny.gov/1LR3cUs. La recién lanzada aplicación electrónica muestra tratamiento disponible en OASAS- Proveedores certificados de tratamiento para el uso de substancias.
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Addiction Help and Resources New Yorkers struggling with addiction can find available addiction treatment beds by searching OASAS bed availability Dashboard at http://on.ny.gov/1LR3cUs. The recently released web-based application shows treatment availability at OASAS certified substance use disorder treatment providers in real time.
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Breast Cancer and Vitamin DA short interview clip with Dr. Katherine Crew, Director of Clinical Breast Cancer Prevention Program at Columbia University Medical Center discussing breast cancer and vitamin D.
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Breast Cancer in MenA short interview clip with Dr. Katherine Crew, Director of Clinical Breast Cancer Prevention Program at Columbia University Medical Center discussing breast cancer in men.
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Screening MammographyA short interview clip with Dr. Katherine Crew, Director of Clinical Breast Cancer Prevention Program at Columbia University Medical Center discussing screening mammography.
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Breast Cancer Risk FactorsA short interview clip with Dr. Katherine Crew, Director of Clinical Breast Cancer Prevention Program at Columbia University Medical Center discussing breast cancer risk factors.
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Breast Cancer in Washington Heights- Avon FoundationWhat Is a Risk Factor?
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¿Qué es un derrame cerebral? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre derrames cerebrovasculares¿Qué es un derrame cerebral?
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre derrames cerebrovasculares¿Cómo reconocer los signos de derrame cerebrovascular y actuar rápido?
¿Cuáles son los factores de riesgo?
¿Cuáles son los diferentes tipos de derrames cerebrovasculares?
¿Cómo se diagnostican los derrames cerebrovasculares y qué tratamientos hay disponibles?
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What is stroke? A free educational talk on strokeWhat is stroke?
A free educational talk on strokeHow to recognize stroke signs and act F.A.S.T.
What are the risk factors for stroke?
What are the different types of strokes?
How are strokes diagnosed?
What treatments are available?
What stroke research is available?
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Sexo + Salud + Envejecimiento Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la salud sexual en la tercera edad Sexo + Salud + Envejecimiento
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la salud sexual en la tercera edadEl sexo y la sexualidad en la tercera edad
Las enfermedades crónicas y la salud sexual
Practicar sexo seguro a cualquier edad
La prevención, el diagnóstico y tratamiento de las infecciones de transmisión sexual
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Sex + Health + Aging A free educational talk on senior sexual healthSex + Health + Aging
A free educational talk on senior sexual healthSex and sexuality in later life
Chronic illness and sexual health
Practicing safe sex at any age
Sexually transmitted infections prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Always worried, fearful, or anxious? A free educational talk on anxiety disordersAlways worried, fearful, or anxious?
A free educational talk on anxiety disordersWhat are anxiety disorders?
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How is anxiety diagnosed and what treatments are available?
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¿Siempre preocupado, temeroso o ansioso? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los trastornos de ansiedad ¿Siempre preocupado, temeroso o ansioso?
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Do you have a nervous child?A free educational talk on children and adolescent anxiety disordersDo you have a nervous child?
A free educational talk on children and adolescent anxiety disordersWhat are anxiety disorders in children and adolescents?
What can cause anxiety disorders in children and adolescents?
How is anxiety diagnosed in children and adolescents?
How is anxiety treated in children and adolescents?
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¿Tiene usted un niño nervioso?Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los trastornos de ansiedad en niños y adolescentes¿Tiene usted un niño nervioso?
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre
los trastornos de ansiedad en niños y adolescentes¿Cuáles son los trastornos de ansiedad en los niños y adolescentes?
¿Qué puede causar los trastornos de ansiedad en los niños y adolescentes?
¿Cómo se diagnostica la ansiedad en los niños y adolescentes?
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What We Know (and Don’t Know) About ZikaAs the World Health Organization declares a global health emergency, Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health faculty explain who is at risk and what we can do to protect ourselves. Read more here: http://ow.ly/XWpyq
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Mental Health: Advances in Science to Improve Care in the 21st CenturyThe Office of Government & Community Affairs invites you to a Community Forum on Mental Health: Advances in Science to Improve Care in the 21st Century
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
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1150 St. Nicholas Avenue (corner of 168th Street)
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By Appointment OnlyWe’ve all been there: a patient dutifully checking in to the doctor’s office, on time, only to be stuck in the waiting room for what feels like an eternity. It’s an all-too-common scenario, resulting in a high amount of frustration from patients and health care providers alike.
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Programa Móvil de Mamografia GratisPrograma Móvil de Mamografía GRATIS
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EXAMEN DE MAMOGRAFÍA PARA MUJERES ELEGIBLES EN LA IGLESIA DE FORT WASHINGTON COLLEGIATE
729 west 181st Street, NYC 10033
DOMINGO 20 de DECIEMBRE del 2015
Comenzado a las 1:30pm-4pm
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Free Scan Van Program Mobile MammographySCAN VAN PROGRAM
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY FREE SCREENING MAMMOGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE WOMEN
AT THE FORT WASHINGTON COLLEGIATE CHURCH
729 west 181st Street, NYC 10033
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2015
Starting at 1:30pm-4pmFOR WOMEN 40 AND OLDER WHO HAVE NOT HAD A MAMMOGRAM IN THE PAST YEAR
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New York City Sexual Health Service ProvidersNew York City Sexual Health Services provide free or low cost contraceptive and preventative care. These services include: condoms, birth control, emergency contraception, STD testing and treatment, HIV testing and pregnancy testing.
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Grupo de apoyo de Lupus Grupo de apoyo de lupus en Español gratuito.
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FLU Vaccine: Questions and Answers What is the flu Vaccine?
The flu vaccine protects against the flu virus. It is most often given as a shot, but there is also a nasal mist option for certain people between the ages of 2 and 49.
Who should get the flu vaccine?
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Demostración de Cocina para la Temporada de Fiestas y Exámenes de Salud Acompañenos después de la charla para una demonstración de cocina y exámenes de la salud.
Martes, Diciembre 1, 2015
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
3:30 – 4:30p Eating Healthy for the Holidays: Cooking Demonstration
Coalición Mexicana4:30 – 5:30p Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index & Body Fat Screeenings
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November is the National Alzheimer’s Disease and Awareness MonthThis past October 18th Get Healthy Heights participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which is the world’s largest event to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
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Stay Fit During the Fall and WinterAs outdoor temperatures fall, finding the motivation to get outside and exercise gets tough. Many of the activities we enjoy during the warmer seasons are impractical or entirely unavailable during fall and winter.
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Cómo Alimentarse para un Corazón SaludableUna charla educativa gratis sobre el colesterol y la nutrición.
¿Qué es el colesterol? ¿Por qué preocuparse por el colesterol?
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¿Cuál es la diferencia entre el colesterol bueno y malo?
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Eat Your Way to a Healthy HeartA free educational talk about cholesterol and nutrition.
What is cholesterol? Why should you be concerned about cholesterol?
What is the difference between good and bad cholesterol?
How does what you eat affect your cholesterol? What foods will reduce your cholesterol?Presenters:
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Dr. Wahida Karmally
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Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.
• If you are a woman age 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month EventOn October 7, the Cancer Services Program (CSP) of Manhattan at NewYork-Presbyterian participated in this year’s NYPD “Meet Your Command” event.
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Gambling Disorders ClinicThe Columbia Gambling Disorders Clinic at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, funded by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) helps people with gambling addiction free of charge. The New York Council on Problem Gambling reported that problem gambling calls to their Helpline increased 28% from 2003 to 2005.
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MCMH Families and Individuals in Repair (FAIR)Metropolitan Center for Mental Health (MCMH) has established Families and Individuals in Recovery (FAIR), an outpatient substance abuse clinic at 1090 St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, which is licensed by the New York State Office of Addiction and Substance Abuse Services.
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Odyssey House Edgecombe Residential Treatment ProgramAbout Odyssey House:
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Inwood Community Services Comprehensive Outpatient Addiction Program (COAP)COAP is a New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) certified, professionally staffed chemical addiction treatment clinic established in 1988.
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Addiction Research and Treatment Corporation – Highbridge Clinic
Provides a range of comprehensive outpatient addiction treatment services, including outpatient methadone treatment program, methadone-to-abstinence program, and counseling. Call for referral information.
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NYC Department of Education School Based Health CentersThe DOE School-Based Mental Health Program offers a variety of services targeting those students who have emotional and behavioral difficulties in general education.
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Mirabal Sisters Campus Community Schools
The Mirabal Sisters Campus opened in 1994 as I.S. 90 in collaboration with The Children’s Aid Society and in 2004 it was divided into 3 schools.
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Dr. Eugene D. Glynn/YCL Counseling Center
The counseling center serves Washington Heights and Inwood providing help to people struggling with a range of emotional and social problems. Services for adults and children include evaluation and assessment, crisis intervention, and time-limited, time-effective, and ongoing individual, couple, family, and group therapy. Staff fluent in Spanish are available.
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Children's Aid Society (CAS) School-Based Clinic IS 218Childrens Aid Society (CAS) School Based Clinic IS 218 provides Mental Health Treatment Services.The staff at Childrens Aid Society, (CAS) School Based Clinic IS 218 provide personalized services designed to meet the needs of every patient. The dedicated health professionals offer the assistance you need while respecting your independence.
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New York Inter-Group Association of Alcoholics Anonymous of New YorkProvides information on A.A. Meetings, Twelve Step Contacts, A.A. Events, and Volunteer information for the Greater New York City Area and Westchester County. The New York Inter-Group Office is Open Daily 9:00am to 10:00pm (365 days a year). We have A.A. members available to answer your call and visitors are always welcome. Between 10:00pm and 2:00am, calls to the office are forwarded to A.A.
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Adult Late-Life Depression ClinicThe clinic offers free and confidential outpatient treatment in clinical research studies using medications for people over 45 from all walks of life who suffer from depression.
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Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) Geriatric OutreachProvides short-term mental health services to seniors in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.
https://www.vnsny.org/for-healthcare-professionals/vnsny-solutions/home-care-services/
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New York-Presbyterian Hospital Psychiatric Mobile Crisis TeamProvides linkage to outpatient care and assessment at home for psychiatric crises. Available 7 days a week.
http://www.nyp.org/allenhospital/clinical-services/psychiatry
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Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center
The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center (Center), also known as the Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center, Inc., is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit community based organization established in 1969.
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Inwood Community Services Get Centered Mental Health ClinicFounded in 1986 as a free counseling service in a three room professional office suite on 207th Street, Get Centered is the oldest and largest outpatient mental health clinic in Community Board # 12 (i.e. Inwood/Washington Heights).
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Community Association of Progressive Dominicans (ACDP) - Outpatient Mental Health ClinicThe outpatient mental health services are designed to reduce symptoms, maximize recovery, improve and /or maintain the client’s ability to function within the community, to maintain children in their natural environment, improve parental functioning with the goal of maintain or restoring minor children to the care of the biological parent (s) wherever feasible, promote family integrity and func
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¡Que Dolor de Cabeza!Una charla educativa gratis sobre las causas de y tratamientos para los dolores de cabeza.
¿Qué causa el dolor de cabeza?
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¿Cómo se distingue un dolor de cabeza agudo a un dolor de cabeza crónico?
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Asthma in ChildrenA free health lecture about asthma education.
What are the facts and myths about asthma in children?
What are triggers for asthma?
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Asma en los NiñosCharla educativa gratis sobre el asma.
¿Cuáles son las verdades y mitos sobre el asma en los niños?
¿Qué provoca el asma?
¿Qué medicamentos se usan para tratar el asma?Presentadora:
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Breast Cancer Health LectureA free educational talk about breast cancer prevention.
Why are breast cancer screenings important? What screenings are available?
What are the risk factors for breast cancer?
Where can you access breast cancer screenings?Screening appointments will be available after the talk
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What a Headache!A free educational talk on the causes of and treatments for headaches.
What causes a headache?
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Charla de Salud Sobre el Cáncer de SenoUna charla educativa gratis sobre la prevención del cáncer de seno.
¿Por qué son importantes los exámenes del cáncer de seno? ¿Qué pruebas de detección están disponibles?
¿Cuáles son los factores de riesgo para el cáncer de seno?
¿En dónde se puede obtener un exámen del cáncer de seno?Citas para un exámen de detección estarán disponibles después de la charla
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Walk-in Clinic Hours — Columbia-Harlem Homeless Medical Partnership (CHHMP)The Columbia-Harlem Homeless Medical Partnership (CHHMP) is a student-run clinic providing free and quality health services to the uninsured, underinsured, and homeless communities in New York. We welcome all patients to clinic without regard for your insurance status, ability to pay, documentation status, or primary language.
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Columbia-Harlem Homeless Medical Partnership (CHHMP)The Columbia-Harlem Homeless Medical Partnership (CHHMP) is a student-run clinic providing free and quality health services to the uninsured, underinsured, and homeless communities in New York. We welcome all patients to clinic without regard for your insurance status, ability to pay, documentation status, or primary language. Operating from the basement of St.
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Dr. Wendy Chung explains precision medicinePublished by CUMC on Jan 30, 2015
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Alzheimer's Lecture & Exercise ClassA free health lecture about Alzheimer's prevention and treatment for seniors, family members, and caregivers. After the lecture, enjoy a fun exercise class where you will learn easy ways to stay fit.
Alzheimer’s Lecture
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Charla sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer y clase de ejercicioUna charla de salud gratis sobre la prevención y el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Alzheimer para las personas mayores, familiares y cuidadores. Después de la conferencia, disfrute de una clase de ejercicio divertida donde aprenderá maneras fáciles de mantenerse en forma.
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Stroke Warriors (Guerreros Contra el Derrame Cerebral-Grupo de Apoyo en español)Guerreros contra el ACV (Derrame Cerebral) invitan a sus familias, amigos y cualquier persona interesada en el sistema de apoyo a los sobrevivientes de ACV.
¡La membresía es gratis y abierta a todos!
Las reuniones son en un ambiente cálido y abierto. Compartimos historias, estrategias para desarrollarnos y apoyarnos.
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August 13: CCPH Blood Pressure Screening at City Harvest Mobile Market -
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IMMUNIZATIONS; MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT VACCINES Join us for a Free lecture on Immunizations!
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Balance Training for Seniors (60+)
EVERY WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Instructor: Marilu Zahn (Certified Fitness Therapist)THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS: BALANCE, STRENGTHENING AND STRETCHING; EXERCISE ARE DONE SITTING; CHOREOGRAPHED WALKING TO MUSIC; TO ENHANCE RANGE OF MOTION AND DECREASE STIFFNESS AND FATIGUE.
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Zumba for Seniors (60+)
EVERY MONDAY 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Zumba Teacher: Maria Assis (Certified Zumba Instructor)
COME ENJOY AN HOUR OF THE LATIN INSPIRED DANCE FITNESS.
Learn the steps to CUMBIA, SALSA MERENGUE, MAMBO, FLAMENCO, CHACHACHA, REGGAETON, SOCA, SAMBA, BELLY DANCING, BHANGRA, HIP HOP MUSIC and TANGO.*** PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO WEAR COMFORTABLE WORKOUT CLOTHES***
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Belly Dancing for Seniors (60+)
EVERY THURSDAY 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Instructor: Noora Shams
COME AND EXPLORE THE ART AND BEAUTY OF MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE.
Experience the exceptionally pleasing and flattering HEALTH BENEFITS from the simple, enjoyable and rhythmic movements of this dance.
*** PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO WEAR COMFORTABLE WORKOUT CLOTHES ***
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Chair Yoga for Seniors (60+)
EVERY MONDAY 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Obesity OverviewVideo about obesity
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ObesityThe U.S. has seen child obesity rates rise significantly over the last two decades, with low-income and racial/ethnic minority children particularly affected. Even at very young ages, many inner-city children show elevated rates of overweight and obesity.
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Pest & Pet AllergensExposure to pest allergens from cockroaches, dust mites, and rodents can cause serious allergic and asthmatic reactions. Children are particularly susceptible. Exposure to these allergens at a young age—even in the womb—can increase babies’ and children’s risk of developing asthma, respiratory symptoms such as wheezing and coughing, eczema, and allergies.
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NaphthaleneNaphthalene is a type of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) and possible carcinogen. It is found abundantly in outdoor air with traffic being the largest source. Elevated levels of naphthalene are also found in indoor air when mothballs or kitchen stoves burning biomass fuels are used.
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MoldExposure to molds can be harmful to your health — especially in children, whose defense systems are only partially formed. Our bodies come in contact with mold in three ways: by breathing mold spores that become airborne; by eating mold in food; and by touching mold on surfaces. Over 200 different types of indoor molds have been identified.
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LeadLead poisoning remains the most common environmental hazard for children throughout the United States, affecting approximately 240,000 children ages six years and younger.
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BPABisphenol-A (BPA) is one of the highest volume chemicals produced worldwide. It is used to harden plastics, keep bacteria from growing in foods, and prevent cans from rusting. It is found in products we use every day: baby bottles, water bottles, food storage containers, the lining of canned goods and cash register receipts. (BPA is present in recycled and carbonless copy paper.)
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Air PollutionPollutants in the air we breathe can be bad for our health. Babies in the womb and young children are especially vulnerable as their bodies are growing and developing.
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What You Need to Know About Sleep Disorders
This is a Behavioral Science program where a clinical professor will come in and educate the audience about sleep disorders.
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Senior Prom : Life is a Party Dress Like It
Come Enjoy the Music & Dance.
Performed by DJ Line
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El Sexo No Tiene Edad
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Community DentCare Network ElderSmile FREE WORKSHOP ON ORAL HEALTH, DIABETES &HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & DENTAL
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Get Healthy Heights High Bridge Festival Schedule of ActivitiesGet Healthy Heights High Bridge Festival Schedule of Activities:
12:00pm – 12:40pm
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation
Zumba12:50 – 1:30pm
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High Bridge FestivalThe High Bridge, New York City’s oldest standing bridge, opened June 9th! This summer, the High Bridge will once again connect pedestrians and bicyclists from Manhattan and the Bronx, opening a park that has been closed to the public for more than 40 years.
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LeadHealth effects of lead and where you are exposed
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BPARead our page on BPA and how to avoid it!
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Air PollutionWhat air pollution is and how it affects us all!
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Health Ed MaterialsCheck out our health education materials from our website! We distribute these to different community groups in order to share our information!
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Boletines C.A.R.E.¿Quieres más información sobre C.A.R.E.? Lee nuestros boletines a continuación.
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C.A.R.E. NewslettersWant more information about C.A.R.E.? Read our newsletters below.
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Professional Development and Leadership FellowshipReady To Lead? Calling all non-profit, faith, government and community professionals serving Northern Manhattan!
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Memory Center open on Saturdays!Riverstone extends the services of its Memory Center to Saturdays! Now busy caregivers and their loved ones with memory loss have an extra day of engagement/respite! Operating from 10am to 3pm, participants can come for an hour or for all five! Bilingual program adds to the popular weekday Adult Day Care program and offers community residents one more way to stay happier and healthier!
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The Northern Manhattan Fellowship now welcomes applicants for its 2015-2016 cohortThe Northern Manhattan Fellowship is a 10-month leadership and professional development program, which brings together emerging leaders from faith-based, community and governmental organizations to hone their leadership, networking, and community-building skills.
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Rompiendo las Barreras: ¡VIH y Nuestra Comunidad!Un evento para adultos y parientes sobre la salud sexual y temores y tabúes de la comunidad en la discusion de la sexualidad de una manera reconfortante.
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Caregiver Support GroupTelephone Support Group for Caregivers - Do you care for an aging parent, spouse, relative or friend? Are you looking for: - an opportunity to share experiences? - resource information? - productive strategies for handling your needs? Please join us for a brand new telephone support group for caregivers in the NYC area.
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NYC Department of Health - Washington Heights Center Program/Organization: Public clinic providing free and confidential testing and treatment for tuberculosis, and HIV testing and counseling.
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HIV Testing Through Harlem UnitedHarlem United offers free tests for HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). All you have to do is show up and check in at the front desk. You do not need an appointment.
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Majority of Seriously Ill Youth Don't Get Mental Health Treatment The number of young people in the United States with mental health problems decreased in recent years and the rate of treatment increased, yet the most seriously ill still fail to get the treatment they need, according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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La Salud Mental y el Bienestar:Únase a este grupo de apoyo para obtener la salud mental que usted necesita. Encuentre el apoyo para expresarse y reciba consejería.
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Free Mammography ScreeningProject Renewal will be providing screenings by appointment only. Look for the mammography van in front of Isabella.
Please call to schedule your appointment today.
To register for this program or to become a member, please contact: Marilyn Pacheco at (212) 342-9224
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Patient Testimonial - Columbia Pediatric OCD ProgramMichael and his mother discuss his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and the help he received participating in a clinical research program at the Columbia University Pediatric Anxiety and Mood Research Clinic.
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Teen volunteer bonds with a resident at the Isabella Nursing HomeFor National Volunteer Week, we would like to thank all of our volunteers who take out time from their busy schedules to spend it with our residents. One such volunteer is Damola Ajibola who has formed a special bond with 96-year old Inez Floyd to fill up the void he feels for his grandmother back in Nigeria.
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La importancia de Evaluaciones de Cancer RegularesPor que son importantes las evaluaciones regulares para prevencion de Cancer
tales como:Mamografias
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Free weekly mammogram screening for uninsured & by appt onlyFREE Cancer screening (mammograms, pap smears, colorectal) for uninsured women and men call for an appointment.
Evaluaciones de Cancer GRATIS (mamografias, Papanicolaou, colorectal) para Mujeres y Hombres sin seguro medico. Por cita solamente.
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Safety Comes First/ La Seguridad es Lo PrimeroPreventing & treating dental injuries in young athletes.
La prevención y el tratamiento de lesiones dentales en los atletas jóvenes.
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¿Qué es el trastorno del espectro autista?¿Qué es el trastorno del espectro autista?
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Social Services for SeniorsARC XVI Fort Washington provides case workers who are available to help seniors receive assistance and information on obtaining Social Security, SSI, Medicare. They also offer mental health referrals services, including individual and group counseling and support groups, and supportive assistance.
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Depression Intervention for Adolescents with Depression and Sleep DisturbancesIs Your Teen Depressed?
Are you the parent of an adolescent who is struggling with depression and sleep difficulties? We may have a treatment that can help.
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Meatless MondayMeatless Monday is an international movement to help people reduce their meat consumption by 15%. On average, Americans consume 8 ounces of meat per day – 45% more than the USDA recommends. Going meatless one day a week can reduce the risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.
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I Am A Columbia Nurse Over its 122-year history, Columbia University School of Nursing has educated some 12,000 nurses. These expert clinicians and researchers have gone on to leadership positions that improve the health and well-being of patients, families, and communities.
Meet some of them here.
http://nursing.columbia.edu/about-us/iaacn
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LA PREVENCIÓN DE SÍNDROME SACUDIDO DEL BEBÉSacudir o brincar a un bebé puede causar muchos daños!
Este seguro, no arrepentido… Cuando su bebé esta llorando mucho, no se desespere, a cambio, deténgase y ponga al bebé en su cuna o en un lugar seguro y siéntese solo/a por unos minutos.
Llame a un vecino o amigo.
Respire profundamente 10 veces, repítalo 10 veces mas.
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PREVENTING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROMEAlways remember to handle children with care. Shaking a child may result in serious injury or death!
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Blog Talk Radio Series on OCDListen to a series of expert talks to learn about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Hear the latest information about what OCD is, current treatment options, and future directions in OCD treatment.
Past Talks:
What Is OCD?
Blair Simpson, MD, PhD
Moira Rynn, MDHow Do We Treat OCD?
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Official Columbia PAMRC WebsiteWelcome to CU-PAMRC! We are a research clinic dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents suffering from anxiety and mood disorders. CU-PAMRC is part of the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University and is located in upper Manhattan. Directed by Dr. Moira Rynn, CU-PAMRC focuses on the following problems in children and adolescents:
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WHAT IS PEDIATRIC OCD?Dr. Moira Rynn, Child Psychiatrist and Director of the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University talks about what OCD looks like in children and teenagers, when normal anxiety crosses the line to OCD, and when parents should seek help for an overly anxious child. She also discusses new treatment for pediatric OCD at Columbia.
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Meet one of our OCD experts, Dr. Anthony PuliaficoMeet one of our staff, Dr. Anthony Puliafico, an assistant professor of clinical psychology in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute and co-director of psychology at CU-PAMRC. Dr.
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NOVEL OCD TREATMENT STUDY AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERDoes your child have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Is he or she
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Riverstone 30th Annniversary Gala Celebration
Riverstone honors three important community leaders as we celebrate 30 years of providing needed services for seniors in northern Manhattan and Harlem:
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Riverstone -- four programs for healthy seniorsWith four core programs that work together to provide answers for seniors and their families: Riverstone Memory Center: Engaging adult day services for people with memory loss due to Alzheimer's or other condition. Support groups and other activities for caregivers underscore Riverstone's recognition of their importance in the balance of care.
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Moriah Older Adult Luncheon Club
Moriah Older Adult Luncheon Club was founded in 1974 to serve seniors of all ethnicities in Washington Heights and Inwood - two communities which contain the highest percentage of seniors in the New York area. Moriah serves fresh, nutritious, hot lunches to seniors.
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Upper Manhattan Mental Health CenterThe Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a nonprofit community based organization. The Center consists of highly trained culturally competent health care professionals that include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, alcohol/drug counselors, case managers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and early childhood teachers.
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Young Adult Clinic
Audubon Family Planning Practice and Young Men's Clinic Practice Specialties: Family Planning, Internal Medicine (male only), Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Urology (male only), Well Women's Care Patients: Adolescent, Adult Women (up to age 45) Males age 14 - 35 Practice Hours: Monday 8 a.m to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday 8 a.m to 6:30 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m to 1 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m to 4 p.m.
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Treatment Options: Finding Your Way on the Path to Wellness.Tune in to Columbia Psychiatry’s BlogTalkRadio show during Eating Disorders Awareness Week for treatment news from leaders in the field.
Call 347-996-5875 or log on to http://bit.ly/1BmlGez
Drs. Michael Devlin and Evelyn Attia will discuss Treatment Options: Finding Your Way on the Path to Wellness.
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Where to Turn: Treatment Settings and Levels of Care for Eating DisordersTune in to Columbia Psychiatry’s BlogTalkRadio show during Eating Disorders Awareness Week for treatment news from leaders in the field.
Call 347-996-5875 or log on to http://bit.ly/1DCYCaI.
Drs. Evelyn Attia and Deborah Glasofer, featured experts.
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week is February 22-28Tune in to Columbia Psychiatry’s BlogTalkRadio show during Eating Disorders Awareness Week for treatment news from leaders in the field.
Call 347-996-5875 or log on to http://bit.ly/1AlBdbt.
Drs. Evelyn Attia and Deborah Glasofer will discuss, Who’s Who: Putting Together Your Team for Eating Disorders Treatment.
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ABLE Act to Bring Greater Financial Independence to Mentally IllA groundbreaking thing happened in Washington, DC, just a few weeks before the New Year; Congress passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014.
This is great news for New Yorkers with psychiatric disabilities because ABLE will help many of them achieve their dream of going back to school, living more independently, working, and even retiring with a decent income.
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Culture and Health: Does My Doctor Know Who I Am?How do you treat the whole person? What is the cultural formulation interview and how can it help clinicians map a treatment plan for patients? Drs. Neil Krishnan Aggarwal and Ravi DeSilva discuss how culture - whether it's your race, ethnicity or gender - affects patients in their interactions with mental health providers in this installment of Columbia Psychiatry/NYSPI's BlogTalkRadio.
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Columbia Psychiatry PodcastsColumbia Psychiatry/New York State Psychiatric Institute launched weekly broadcasts on BlogTalkRadio in October 2013. Our shows cater to a wide audience and showcase the latest research and treatment options provided by our world-renowned faculty. Listeners may follow up with our featured experts about research study participation and clinical services.
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Prescription Rate of Benzos in Elderly PatientsBenzodiazepines, which are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders, have significant risks in elderly patients, but new research by Columbia Psychiatry expert Dr. Mark Olfson shows prescription rates continue to rise.
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OCD Treatment with CBTAttaining and Maintaining Wellness in OCD (IRB# 6628)
Are you between the ages of 18 - 75?
Are you taking one of the following medications for obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
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Gloves4Gloves: Columbia Nursing Students Fight Ebola
Columbia Nursing doctoral students are raising money to help medical professionals in West Africa fight Ebola with Gloves4Gloves. The sale of each pair of winter gloves will fund the donation of 100 pairs of medical supply gloves for communities heavily affected by Ebola.
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Tracing Cancer Back to Its OriginsThis article talks about how better understanding cancer and why it arises can lead to better diagnosis and better treatments.
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50+ Club at Isabella Geriatric Center The Fifty Plus Club offers health, wellness and education programs, social events and trips for community residents over the age of fifty.
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La Salud Mental y el Bienestar En Español cada miercoles de 9:30am-10:45am, La salud mental y el bienestar. Unase a este grupo de apoyo para obtener la salud mental que usted necesita. Se require un compromise de 12 semanas.
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The New York Common Pantry The New York Common Pantry is dedicated to reducing hunger throughout New York City while promoting dignity and self-sufficiency. Our Pantry Program is New York City's largest community-based food pantry and is designed to meet the needs of our families by providing culturally-appropriate and nutritiously-balanced food.
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Snapshot of WAHI - Healthcare AccessSnapshot of WAHI is a series of infographics about Washington Heights & Inwood (WAHI) that is based on data free to the public. Each infographic highlights a health topic and links viewers to tools and web apps (applications). Data on WAHI is compared to data on Manhattan and New York City (NYC).
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Live GreenOther Numbers
Environmental Education: 212-788-7900 Greenmarket:212-788-7476 Greenmarket: Wholesale 917-838-2309 Open Space: Greening 212-788-7935 Office of Recycling Outreach & Education: 212-788-7964 Website: www.grownyc.org
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Study Finds No Evidence That Vitamin D Supplements Reduce DepressionNEW YORK, NY (March 18, 2014) — Vitamin D deficiency has been implicated in numerous health conditions in recent years, including depressed mood and major depressive disorder. Recent observational studies provide some support for an association of vitamin D levels with depression, but the data do not indicate whether vitamin D deficiency causes depression or vice versa.
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Back to School, SafelyIn 2005, Congress allocated $612 million for a federal Safe Routes to School program to protect children biking and walking to school by a range of measures, from widening sidewalks and installing speed bumps to teaching kids about safety.
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S.L.E Lupus FoundationThe S.L.E Lupus Foundation has a new Spanish Support group for people with lupus and their family. An opportunity to connect with others, share your thoughts and feelings, and learn more about resources.
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