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El Programa de Comida Fresca para Adultos MayoresEl Programa de Comida Fresca para Adultos Mayores
¡Reciba una funda mixta de vegetales y frutas frescos cultivados poragricultores locales por sólo $8! El programa está basado en el sistema de “pague y reciba” y solamente aceptamos dinero en efectivo. Los pagos se harán la semana antes de recibir la funda.
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Fresh Food for SeniorsFresh Food for Seniors
The Senior Fresh Food Program lets you order a mixed bag of fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables from local farmers for only $8!
The program is pay-as-you-go, cash-only, order one week ahead of each Thursday 2019
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HARLEM- Una mesa redonda sobre reducir la carga del cancerUna mesa redonda sobre reducir la carga del cancer
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) The American Cancer Society (ACS) and ACS CAN will host two roundtable discussions on the cancer burden in Upper Manhattan and we hope you will j
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS- Una mesa redonda sobre reducir la carga del cancerUna mesa redonda sobre reducir la carga del cancer
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) The American Cancer Society (ACS) and ACS CAN will host two roundtable discussions on the cancer burden in Upper Manhatta
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Statement Arts-Empieza Joven Empieza joven es una realización de verano programa gratuito artes en Washington Heights. Se compone de dos sesiones de dos semanas, una para 25 estudiantes en los grados 3 - 6 y una para 25 estudiantes en los grados 7 - 11.
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Statement Arts- Art for a concious worldStART Young is a free summer performing arts program in Washington Heights. It consists of two two-week sessions, one for 25 students in grades 3 - 6 and one for 25 students in grades 7 - 11.
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ComunilifeSince its founding thirty years ago (1989), Comunilife has been committed to providing vulnerable communities with housing and culturally sensitive supportive services. Each year, our rich continuum of care supports the needs of more than 2,200 low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers.
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Le Invitamos al Foro Comunitario: La Crisis de Opiodes: Una Realidad ComunitariaLa Crisis de Opiodes:
Una Realidad Comunitaria
Conozca las últimas investigaciones para prevenir y tratar esta epidemia.Entrada gratis y abierta al público
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Traducción simultánea en Español disponibleSALVA UNA VIDA!
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Join Us for a Community Forum The Opioid Crisis:
A Community Reality
Learn about the latest research to prevent and treat this epidemic.FREE and open to the public
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Light refreshments served
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Do Your Hands Shake? A free educational talk about Parkinson’s Disease and Essential TremorDo Your Hands Shake? A free educational talk about Parkinson’s Disease and Essential Tremor
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¿Te tiemblan las manos? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson y el temblor esencial¿Te tiemblan las manos? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson y el temblor esencial
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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:Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la diabetes tipo 2 y como afecta la salud a largo plazo
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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
A free educational talk about type 2 diabetes and how it affects long term health
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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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Pre-Turkey Walk!Pre-Turkey Walk!
Saturday, Nov. 17 @ 11am-2pm
The Sunken Playground (Edgecombe Ave & 167th St)- Guided walks to High Bridge andback.
- Fun games + activities for kids!
- Dog friendly.
- Take in the fall colors!
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Caminata Antes del Día del Pavo!Caminata Antes del Día del Pavo!
Sábado 17 de noviembre the 11:00 am a 2:00 pm
En el parque Sunken Playground ( Avenida Edgecombe y la calle 167)- Caminatas guiadas al Highbridge y de regreso.
- Juegos divertidos para los niños!
- Puede traer a su perro.
- Disfrute los colores del otoño!
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The Washington Heights & Inwood Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Shine the Light! The Washington Heights & Inwood Coalition Against Domestic Violence invites you to: Shine the Light!
5:30pm March from United Palace (175th & Broadway)
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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
EventUna charla educativa gratuita sobre la diabetes tipo 2 y como afecta la salud a largo plazo
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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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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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¿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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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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¿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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APRENDA A NADAR GRATIS EN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS!Este Verano la Fundanción de Natación Trident proveerá clases de natación gratis a niños y a residentes cercano de la comunidad de Washington Heights.
Dias: 1ra Temporada: 9 de julio- 27 de julio (15 clases en total)
2da temporada 30 de julio- 17 agosto (15 clases en total)
Hora: 9am-12pm (a intervalos de cada 30 minutos)
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FREE SWIM LESSONS IN WASHINGTON HEIGHTSTrident Swim Foundation will offer free swim lessons to the northern Manhattan community this summer at the George Washington Educational Campus. We are very excited to continue our mission of bringing water safety and the sport of swimming to the youth of New York City that would otherwise not have access. Our swim lessons will be run with low student to teacher
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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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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
Visitanos:
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¿Cómo afecta el estrés y el trauma su salud?¿Cómo afecta el estrés y el trauma su salud?
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los efectos del estrés y el trauma en su salud física y emocional
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How Does Stress and Trauma Affect Your Health?How Does Stress and Trauma Affect Your Health?
A free educational talk about the effects of stress and trauma on your physical and emotional health
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Does Smoking Hookah and Vaping Affect Your Health? A free educational talk about the effects of smoking hookah, e-cigarettes and using tobacco productsDoes Smoking Hookah and Vaping Affect Your Health?
A free educational talk about the effects of smoking hookah, e-cigarettes and using tobacco products
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¿Comó afecta su salud el fumar hookah y vapear? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los efectos de fumar hookah, cigarrillos electrónicos y usar productos de tabaco¿Comó afecta su salud el fumar hookah y vapear?
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los efectos de fumar hookah, cigarrillos electrónicos y usar productos de tabaco
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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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Join the Tech Revolution! Start Your Tech Career This Spring 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.
Web Developers can earn a salary of $67K year!
What are the eligibility requirements?
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OnTrack / NY Connections ProgramThe OnTrackNY / Connections Program is part of the Washington Heights Community Service.
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OPEN HOUSE- Isabella House Independent Senior Living for Adults 62+Isabella House
Independent Senior Living for Adults 62+
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¿Qué es el Parkinson? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson¿Qué es el Parkinson? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson
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What Is Parkinson’s? A free educational talk on Parkinson’s DiseaseWhat Is Parkinson’s?
A free educational talk on Parkinson’s Disease
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RecruitMe"We are working to help people to live healthier lives. Research teams and volunteers can work together to achieve that goal.
RecruitMe is a tool to connect people who want to find out about joining a research study with research teams doing health studies.
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Use RecruitMe To Join Health Research Studies"We are working to help people to live healthier lives. Research teams and volunteers can work together to achieve that goal.
RecruitMe is a tool to connect people who want to find out about joining a research study with research teams doing health studies.
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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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El programa Fresh Food BoxEl programa Fresh Food Box está comprometido con un conjunto de principios: sostenibilidad dentro de nuestro sistema alimentario local y acceso asequible para quienes más lo necesitan. Queremos ofrecerles a nuestros participantes productos de alta calidad de granjas familiares para las próximas temporadas, y pagarle a nuestro personal un salario digno por su importante trabajo.
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Fresh Food BoxThe Fresh Food Box program is committed to a set of principles – sustainability within our local food system, and affordable access for those who need it most.
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SilverSneakers SilverSneakers es un programa gratuito de ejercicios para personas mayores elcual ayuda a millones de personas en Medicare a superar las desventajas, romper estereotipos y responder a todos los desafíos con: "¡Puedo hacer esto!" SilverSneakers incluye acceso ilimitado a todos los gimnasios y centros de fitness participantes dentro de la red.
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SilverSneakers SilverSneakers is a free fitness program for seniors that’s helping millions of people on Medicare defy the odds, shatter stereotypes and answer every challenge with, “I can do this!” SilverSneakers includes unlimited access to every participating gym and fitne
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BeFitNYCBeFitNYC is a search engine for free and low-cost fitness activities in New York City. It lists programs, classes, facilities, and leagues in the Parks Department's properties as well as those of a number of partner groups.
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Shape Up NYCShapeUp NYC is a free, drop-in fitness program with locations across the five boroughs. There is no class registration, simply show up to take fitness classes like aerobics, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, and much more.
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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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Departamento de vivienda y desarrollo urbano de Estados Unidos La misión de HUD\ es crear comunidades fuertes, sostenibles, incluyentes y viviendas asequibles de calidad para todos.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.
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El programa de congelación de alquiler de la ciudad de Nueva YorkEl programa de congelación de alquiler de la ciudad de Nueva York
Beneficios para los inquilinos
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The NYC Rent Freeze ProgramThe NYC Rent Freeze Program
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El Departamento de Preservación y Desarrollo de Vivienda (HPD) de la Ciudad de Nueva YorkEl Departamento de Preservación y Desarrollo de Vivienda (HPD) de la Ciudad de Nueva York es la agencia municipal de preservación y desarrollo de vivienda más grande del país.
La misión de la agencia es promover la calidad y la asequibilidad de las viviendas de la ciudad y la fuerza y diversidad de sus numerosos barrios. HPD se esfuerza por lograr esta misión al:
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Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the largest municipal housing preservation and development agency in the nation.
The agency's mission is to promote quality and affordability of the city's housing and the strength and diversity of its many neighborhoods. HPD strives to achieve this mission by:
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¡Únete a nuestro Mercado Movil de City Harvest en Prince Hall! ¡Únete a nuestro Mercado Movil de City Harvest en Prince Hall!
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Join City Harvest for our Prince Hall Mobile MarketJoin City Harvest for our Prince Hall Mobile Market
Through our Mobile Market, we distribute free fruits and vegetables, to our community twice each month, in addition to conducting cooking demonstrations and distributing recipes for you and your family.
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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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THE LINK BETWEEN DIABETES & YOUR HEARTTHE LINK BETWEEN DIABETES & YOUR HEART Cardiovascular Research Foundation – Mini Med School, Women’s Heart Health Initiative 5:30pm – 7:00pm Pryor Cashman Building Conference Room F/G 7 Times Square, New York, NY Join us for a FREE seminar from CUMC experts on living with diabetes.
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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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ParentJobNet ParentJobNet fue fundado en 2004 por Pat Craddick, una madre de escuela pública de la ciudad de Nueva York que vio que el entorno de la escuela pública era el punto focal de la comunidad para los padres, muchos de los cuales eran madres que necesitaban apoyo y recursos laborales para poder ingresar o reingresar el mercado laboral.
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ParentJobNetParentJobNet was founded in 2004 by Pat Craddick, a New York City public school mom who saw that the public school setting was the community focal point for parents, many of whom were mothers in need of support and job resources to enable them to enter or reenter the job market.
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Notify NYC- EspañolNotify NYC es un servicio gratuito en la ciudad de Nueva York, lo cual sirve como fuente oficial de información acerca de los eventos de emergencia e importantes servicios de la ciudad. La inscripción es gratuita.
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Notify NYCNotify NYC is the City of New York's official source for information about emergency events and important City services. Registration is free.
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Free Computer Lab in Washington Heights and Inwood/ Laboratorios gratuitos de computadora en el alto ManhattanThroughout upper Manhattan you may find free computer labs that offer:
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Join us at Late Night Science!Hypothesis Testing: Can You Tell If I’m Different?- Heard about brain science discoveries in the news?
- Ever wonder how science creates the headlines?
- Curious about how research happens at Columbia University Medical Center?
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“ Build the Block” Neighborhood Safety Meetings“ Build the Block” Neighborhood Safety Meetings
EventJoin the discussion about the issues in your community. Let us hear your voice about specific safety issues and concerns.
For residents from West 168th to West 178th streets between Broadway and Henry Hudson Parkway
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Pre-Turkey Walk!Pre-Turkey Walk!
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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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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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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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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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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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La Coalición de Washington Heights y Inwood Contra ka Violencia Doméstica te invita a: Iluminando Caminos!La Coalición de Washington Heights y Inwood Contra ka Violencia Doméstica te invita a: Iluminando Caminos!
5:30pm Marcha desde United Palace ( calle 175 y Broadway hasta la 6pm Vigilia en la 167 y Broadway).
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The Washington Heights & Inwood Coalition Against Domestic Violence Invites you to: Shine the Light! The Washington Heights & Inwood Coalition Against Domestic Violence invites you to: Shine the Light!
5:30pm March from United Palace (175th & Broadway)
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LA ALCALDÍA EN SU CONDADO: FERIA DE RECURSOS DE LA CIUDADLa Alcaldía de la Ciudad de Nueva York y la Presidencia del Condado de Manhattan
le invitan cordialmente a:
LA ALCALDÍA EN SU CONDADO: FERIA DE RECURSOS DE LA CIUDAD
Miércoles 27 de septiembre de 2017 |
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CITY HALL IN YOUR BOROUGH: CITY RESOURCE FAIRThe Office of the Mayor and Office of the Manhattan Borough President
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CITY HALL IN YOUR BOROUGH: CITY RESOURCE FAIR
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Can You Hear Me Now?
This video is from the "Can You Hear Me Now?" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on September 12, 2017.
The presenter is Sarah Lee, FNP-BC, Otolaryngology Nurse Practitioner, Columbia University Medical Center. Check out more videos by visiting our website: bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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Festival de Otoño en la Calle Haven Festival de Otoño en la Calle Haven
Lunes 18 de septiembre, horario de 11am a 6:30pm
avenida Haven entre la avenida Fort Washignton y la calle 169
Festival gratuito y abierto para el deleite del publico en general
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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
OPEN TO ALL
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Ah- Chu! Una charla educativa gratuita sobre como protegerse del resfriado y gripe esta temporadaAh-Chu!
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre como protegerse del resfriado y gripe esta temporada
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Ah- Choo! A free educational talk on protecting yourself this cold and flu seasonAH- CHOO!
A free educational talk on protecting yourself this cold and flu season
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Gratis- Hora del cuento para niños Traigan a sus hijos a la libreria comunitaria para que puedan escuchar sus cuentoos favoritos leidos en voz alta por lectores con mucha experiencia y entrenamiento-justamentnte como sus profesores en la clase, pero con nuevas caras y nuevos amigos!
por razones de seguridad, los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto, por favor.
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¿Tiene su hijo una nariz que moquea? Podría ser fiebre del heno
Este video es de la charla de salud " ¿Tiene su hijo una nariz que moquea? Podría ser fiebre del heno" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 17 de agosto del 2017.
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Does your child have a runny nose? It could be hay fever
This video is from the "Does your child have a runny nose? It could be hay fever" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on August 17, 2017.
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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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Friday Songs and Stories with PJ Library in Fort Tryon Park!EventJoin us from 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. for songs and stories to welcome Shabbat and the weekend with PJ Library. We will start to gather around 10am! We invite all neighborhood families (ideal for kids 0-5 and their grown-ups) to join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement.
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Studio 351 Summer Dance-A-ThonJoin us for an evening of dance, fitness, and fun. Participants will enjoy the sounds and songs from the 80s and 90s. A prize will be given to the last person standing.
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¿Qué es la enfermedad de Lyme?
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud "¿Qué es la enfermedad de Lyme?" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 24 de julio del 2017.
La presentadora es Yudelka Garcia, NP, Instructora en Enfermería, Columbia University Medical Center. Para más videos visita nuestro sitio web: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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What Is Lyme Disease?
VideoThis video is from the "What Is Lyme Disease?" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on July 24, 2017.
The presenter is Yudelka Garcia, NP, Instructor in Nursing, Columbia University Medical Center. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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¿Va de vacaciones? No se olvide de su salud
VideoEste video es de la conferencia de salud "¿Va de vacaciones? No se olvide de su salud" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 22 de junio del 2017.
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Going on Vacation? Don’t Forget Your Health
VideoThis video is from the "Going on Vacation? Don’t Forget Your Health" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on June 22, 2017.
The presenter is Yudelka Garcia, NP, Instructor in Nursing, Columbia University Medical Center. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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¿Tiene dolor en las articulaciones?
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud "¿Tiene dolor en las articulaciones?" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 23 de mayo del 2017.
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¿Proveé usted cuidado a una persona mayor?
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud "¿Proveé usted cuidado a una persona mayor?" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 15 de mayo del 2017.
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Are You a Caregiver?
VideoThis video is from the "Are You a Caregiver?" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on May 15, 2017.
The presenter is Dante Tipiani, MSW, Health Educator, Department of General Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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Charla de salud de los riñones
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud “La salud del riñon” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 29 de marzo del 2017.
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Kidney Health Lecture
VideoThis video is from the “Kidney Health” health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on March 29, 2017.
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¿Problemas con su visión?
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud "¿Problemas con su visión?" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 16 de marzo del 2017.
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Trouble With Your Vision?
VideoThis video is from the "Trouble With Your Vision?" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on March 16, 2017.
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¿Qué necesita saber sobre el VPH y el cáncer cervical?
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud "¿Qué necesita saber sobre el VPH y el cáncer cervical?" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 15 de febrero del 2017.
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What Do You Need to Know About HPV and Cervical Cancer?
VideoThis video is from the "What Do You Need to Know About HPV and Cervical Cancer?" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on February 15, 2017.
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El cáncer y la genética
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud “El cáncer y la genética” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 30 de enero del 2017.
La presentadora es Mercedes Bazan, Trabajadora comunitaria de la salud, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation. Para más videos visita nuestro sitio web: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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Cancer and Genetics
VideoThis video is from the “Cancer and Genetics” health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on January 30, 2017.
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Trastornos de la tiroides
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud “ Trastornos de la tiroides” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 18 de enero del 2017.
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Thyroid Disorders
VideoThis video is from the "Thyroid Disorders" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on January 18, 2017.
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¿Tiene problemas para dormir?
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud “¿Tiene problemas para dormir?” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 15 de diciembre del 2016.
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Do You Have Trouble Sleeping?
VideoThis video is from the “Do You Have Trouble Sleeping?” health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on December 15, 2016.
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Conozca Su Riesgo
VideoEste es de la charla de salud “Conozca su riesgo” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 20 de octubre del 2016.
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Know Your Risk
VideoThis video is from the “Know Your Risk” health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on October 20, 2016.
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Envejecimiento Inteligente
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud “Envejecimiento Inteligente” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 28 de septiembre del 2016.
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Aging Smart
VideoThis video is from the "Aging Smart" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on September 28, 2016.
The presenter is Richard Evan Chunga a Research Coordinator for the Memory Disorders Center at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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Your Child's Development
This video is from the “Your Child’s Development” health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on September 13, 2016. The presenters are Dr. Evelyn Berger-Jenkins, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at CUMC, Dr.
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El Virus del Zika
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud “El Virus del Zika” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 25 de julio del 2016.
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Zika Virus
VideoThis video is from the “Zika Virus” health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on July 25, 2016.
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Sexo + Salud + Envejecimiento
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud “Sexo + Salud + Envejecimiento” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 15 de junio del 2016.
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Sex + Health + Aging
VideoThis video is from the “Sex + Health + Aging” health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on June 15, 2016.
The presenter is Dr. Carlos Maldonado, , PhD, NHP, FAACS, Patient Navigator, Health Priority Specialist, New York Presbyterian Hospital. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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¿Qué es un derrame cerebral?
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud “¿Qué es un derrame cerebral?” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 25 de mayo del 2016.
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Enfermedad cardiovascular y LUPUS
VideoEste video es de la charla de salud “Enfermedad cardiovascular y LUPUS” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 4 de mayo del 2016.
presentadora es la Dra. Laura B. Geraldino-Pardilla, MD, MPH, Profesora Asistente de Medicina, División de Reumatología en CUMC . Para más videos visita nuestro sitio web: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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¿Tiene usted un niño nervioso?
Este video es de la charla de salud “¿Tiene usted un niño nervioso?” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 25 de abril del 2016. La presentadoras son la Dra. Cristiane Duarte, PHD, MPH, Profesor Asociado de Psiquiatría en CUMC, División de Psiquiatría Infantil y Adolescente y la Dra.
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¿Siempre preocupado, temeroso o ansioso?
Este video es de la charla de salud “¿Siempre preocupado, temeroso o ansioso?” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 7 de abril del 2017.
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Always worried, fearful, or anxious?
This video is from the “Always worried, fearful, or anxious?” health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on April 7, 2016.
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Tailoring Medicine to Fit You
This video is from the "Tailoring Medicine to Fit You" Health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on March 2, 2016. The presenter is Wendy K. Chung, MD, PhD, Kennedy Family Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research.
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¿Que es la parálisis cerebral?
Este video es de la charla de salud “¿Que es la parálisis cerebral?” en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 8 de febrero del 2016. La presentadora es la Dra. Claudia A. Chiriboga, Profesora de Neurología y Pediatría Clínica, División de Neurología Pediátrica.
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Diabetes & Nutrition- Henry N. Ginsberg Interview- Clip 4
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Diabetes & Nutrition- Henry N. Ginsberg Interview- Clip 3
This video is a clip from an interview with Henry N. Ginsberg, MD, Irving Professor of Medicine, Irving Institute. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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Diabetes & Nutrition- Henry N. Ginsberg Interview- Clip 2
This video is a clip from an interview with Henry N. Ginsberg, MD, Irving Professor of Medicine, Irving Institute. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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Diabetes & Nutrition- Henry N. Ginsberg Interview- Clip 1
This video is a clip from an interview with Henry N. Ginsberg, MD, Irving Professor of Medicine, Irving Institute. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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Diabetes and Nutrition/ La diabetes y la nutrición
This video is from the “Diabetes and Nutrition” health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on February 3, 2016. The presenter is Henry N. Ginsberg, MD, Irving Professor of Medicine, Irving Institute.
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Limpie su acto en el 2016
Este video es de la charla de salud "Limpie su acto en el 2016" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 27 de enero del 2016. La presentadora es Kimberly Burke, MPH, Cordinadora del programa, alcance Comunitario y traducción, Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health.
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Clean Up Your Act in 2016
This video is from the "Clean Up Your Act in 2016" Health Lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on January 27, 2016. The presenter is Kimberly Burke, MPH, Program Coordinator, Community Outreach and Translation, Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health.
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Do You Have Joint Pain? ¿Tiene dolor en las articulaciones?
This video is from the “Do You Have Joint Pain?” health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on January 21, 2016. The presenter is Yasmin Santiago, Outreach Coordinator, S.L.E. Lupus Foundation. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPHVideo -
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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Dance FusionDance Fusion at the park
Join us for a dance fitness class that is sure to add energy to your day! With both cardio and toning movements, this full-body workout fuses various dance styles and music from Latin to pop, Hip Hop to EDM. Come bring your friends, break a sweat and have fun!
All fitness levels welcome!
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Inwood Hill Park NYRR Open Run FREE WEEKLY RUNS AND WALKS IN YOUR HOME PARK
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Salud de la mujer: Los cánceres del sistema reproductivoSalud de la mujer: Los cánceres del sistema reproductivo
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el cáncer ginecológico
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CÁNCER UROLOGICO: Una charla de salud educativa gratuita sobre los cánceres del tracto urinario y el sistema reproductor masculinoCÁNCER UROLOGICO
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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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Women’s Health: Cancers of the Reproductive SystemWomen’s Health:Cancers of the Reproductive SystemA free educational talk on gynecologic cancersEvent• Overview of cancers that affect women’s reproductive organs• What are the symptoms and risk factors of gynecologic cancer? -
¿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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Are You Worried About Your Sleep? A free educational talk on sleep and insomniaAre You Worried About Your Sleep? A free educational talk on sleep and insomnia
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The Heights Feel Good Fest by MindBodySoul Yoga & The United Palace of Cultural ArtsMindBodySoul Yoga & The United Palace are excited to present the first-ever Heights Feel Good Fest!
Free but RSVP
Sunday, July 30th
Plaza de las Américas & the Palace foyer
9AM - 5PM
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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
•Overview of sickle cell anemia
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•What are the symptoms of sickle cell anemia?
•What causes sickle cell anemia?
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¿Me escuchas ahora? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la pérdida de audición¿Me escuchas ahora? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la pérdida de audición
•Resumen de la pérdida auditiva
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•¿Cuáles son los tipos de pérdida de audición?
•¿Qué causa la pérdida auditiva?
•¿Cómo se trata la pérdida auditiva?
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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
•Overview of hearing loss
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•What are the types of hearing loss?
•What causes 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
•What is hay fever (allergic rhinitis)?
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•What are the causes of hay fever?
•What are the symptoms of hay fever?
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¿Tiene su hijo una nariz que moquea? Podría ser fiebre del heno: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la fiebre del heno (rinitis alérgica) en niños y adolescentes¿Tiene su hijo una nariz que moquea? Podría ser fiebre del heno
Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la fiebre del heno (rinitis alérgica) en niños y adolescentes
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Low-Cost Fitness Classes for Pregnant WomenNew York City Prenatal Fitness Initiative offers a diversity of free low cost fitness classes for pregnant women.
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Clases de Bajo Costo Para Mujeres EmbarazadasNew York City Prenatal Fitness Initiative esta ofreciendo clases de bajo costo para mujeres embarazada.
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Hike the Heights 13: Raw Beauty!Hike the Heights is an annual community hike and celebration in northern Manhattan parks that promotes the use of the Giraffe Path, an urban trail that connects the Cloisters to Central Park. This family-friendly event invites New Yorkers to explore and celebrate the area’s natural treasures by combining physical activity, art, and fun!
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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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•¿Cómo afecta la enfermedad cardíaca a su salud sexual?
•Descubra cómo su salud física y mental están vinculadas
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Men’s Health: A free educational talk on men’s physical, mental and sexual healthMen’s Health: A free educational talk on men’s physical, mental and sexual health
•Overview of men’s physical, mental and sexual health
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•How does heart disease affect your sexual health?
•Find out how your physical and mental health are linked
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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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•What vaccines might you need before traveling?
•Water and food safety abroad
•How to travel with medicines and prescriptions
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¿Va de vacaciones? No se olvide de su salud: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el cuidado de su salud cuando viaja -
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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Immigration March / Marcha De Inmigración23 April 2017, MEET at 12pm at 145TH STREET AND ST NICHOLAS, MARCH at 1pm
23 abril 2017, CONVOCATORIA a las 12 en la 145 y St. Nicholas, MARCHAMOS a la 1pm.
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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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El día sin carros: en celebración del día de la TierraÚnase al Concejal Ydanis Rodriguez para su evento:
El día sin carros: en celebración del día de la Tierra
Desde la calle 181 hasta la 190 y St. Nicholas Avenue
Sabado 22 de Abril, 2017
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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?
•¿Cuál es el tratamiento para 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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¿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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Are You a Caregiver? A free educational health lecture on caregiver resourcesAre You a Caregiver? A free educational health lecture on caregiver resources
•What do caregivers need to know about normal aging vs. dementia?
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•What are the different kinds of dementia?
•What is Alzheimer’s disease and what are its stages?
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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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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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•What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?
•What screenings are available for colorectal cancer? When should you get screened?
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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?
•How is low vision diagnosed? What treatments are available for 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?
•¿Qué tipos de alimentos son buenos para sus riñones?
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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 George Washington Bridge Bus StationThe George Washington Bridge Bus Station is located on a two-block site in the Washington Heights area of upper Manhattan. The station, which features a direct link to the upper level of the George Washington Bridge, is between 178th and 179th streets and Fort Washington and Wadsworth avenues. In 2014, close to five million passengers on 337,000 bus trips passed through the station.
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Washington Heights Workforce1 Career CenterYou can access our services at our Workforce1 Career Centers located throughout New York City’s five boroughs. Before visiting us in-person, take a moment to learn about what we have to offer by exploring our job postings, recruitment events, and workshops to help you land the job. Then register for services at one of our center.
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Community Center of ImmigrantsCommunity Center of Immigrants is expanding their work as a volunteer-run food pantry by planting a community garden that will offer fresh vegetables to the community of 3,000 families they serve each month. In addition to providing food to the pantry, the garden is giving families and children from the community an opportunity to learn about gardening and healthy food.
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Herbert G. Birch Services, INC.Birch Family Services is a team of more than 3,000 teachers, therapists, social workers, psychologists, nurses, residence counselors, administrators, board members, and family members working together:
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School-Based Mental Health Program: Eliminating Barriers to Academic AchievementThe overall mission of the School Mental Health (SMH) program is to promote healthy social, emotional, and behavioral development of students. Barriers to learning must be addressed so that the general well-being of students, families and school staff can be enhanced in collaboration with other comprehensive student support and services.
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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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Odyssey House Odyssey House helps New Yorkers in need overcome drug and alcohol abuse, improve their physical and mental health, and defeat homelessness.
For more information or for the location near you, visit: ODYSSEY
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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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New York City Police Department Local Precinct The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, reduce fear, and maintain order.
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RABBI ISAAC ELCHANAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYVital in its approach and vibrant in its tradition, the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) is the Western Hemisphere's leading center for Torah learning and training for the rabbinate.
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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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Comunitario de Transporte Estas invitado a Defensora del pueblo Letitia James y Consejal Ydanis Rodriguez's Comunitario De Transporte
Evento: Foro Comunitario sobre el Transporte público en Washington Heights con la Defensora del pueblo Letitia James y el Concejal Ydanis Rodriguez
Lugar: Fort Washington Collegiate Church, 729 West 181 Street En la calle Fort Washington.
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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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DBGM is dedicated to recognizing and articulating the mental health issues of LGBT people of the Black diaspora, through the collective strengths and wisdom of professionals and supporters; to address the issues affecting these communities. -
Transportation Town Hall Public Advocate Letitia James and Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez's Transportation Town Hall
What: A town hall discussion with Public Advocate Letitia James and Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez about public transportation in Washington Heights.
Where: Fort Washington Collegiate Church, 729 West 181 Street.
** Space is wheelchair accessible**
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Columbia University Head StartColumbia University Head Start (CUHS) provides services to 300 low-income children and their families from birth to age five, as well as to pregnant women. Led by Carmen Rodriguez, PhD, the program’s target population is primarily immigrant Latino children from the Northern Manhattan community.
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Columbia University Dialysis Centers
Columbia 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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Boricua CollegeBoricua College is an independent, private, not-for-profit liberal arts and science college located in New York City.
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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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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School The mission of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, a Roman Catholic School, is to provide a safe and challenging environment that enables students to be confident, creative and resourceful lifelong problem solvers. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs strives to develop students talents and respect for each other through Cooperative Learning.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Offers:
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Literacy Inc.Mission: Literacy Inc. builds neighborhood networks that support young readers by working with schools, libraries, and community partners. Our community-based strategy targets families in high-need, high-potential neighborhoods across New York City.
Literacy Inc. is driven by the belief that individual communities possess the resources and the ability to raise accomplished children.
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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:
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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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Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners (formerly Credit Where Credit Is Due) was founded in 1994 in response to the growing financial disenfranchisement of Upper Manhattan. Since its inception, Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners’ financial empowerment programs have provided clients with the products and counseling services to change their financial future.
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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
Postpartum Resource Center of New York’s Mission: To increase awareness and access to
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NewYork-Presbyterian - Young Men's Clinic Every human being has a basic right to health care. Unfortunately, men often face barriers getting the care they need and deserve. The Young Men's Clinic is one of the best known clinics for males in the United States. We offer low-cost, high quality, "male friendly" health services for men 13-35 years of age.
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Isham ParkLike other parks in northern Manhattan, the site of Isham Park played a crucial role in the battle of Fort Washington during the American Revolution. The site served as a landing point for Hessian troops coming up the Harlem River to drive the American forces to Westchester and New Jersey.
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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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WIC office- New York Presbyterian HospitalWhat is WIC? The NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Ambulatory Care Network's WIC Program is a federal and state-funded nutrition education and supplemental food program. The WIC Program provides nutrition, health, fitness, and breastfeeding information as well as monthly checks for nutritious foods to eligible participants. Who is Eligible?
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Yeshiva University Women's OrganizationThe Yeshiva University Women's Organization (YUWO) has been an integral part of the University since its inception in 1924. Its founders, Ida Lamport Hurewitz and her fellow leaders, translated their concern for student welfare into action.
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Yeshiva UniversityNow in its second century, Yeshiva University is the oldest and most comprehensive educational institution under Jewish auspices in America.
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2017 UPTOWN ARTS STROLL POSTER CONTEST CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS IN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS-INWOOD & WEST HARLEM2017 UPTOWN ARTS STROLL POSTER CONTESTCALL FOR SUBMISSIONS IN
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YAIYAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest life possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning. YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of people we support and their families.
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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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Washington Heights and Inwood Development CorporationWHIDC was organized in 1978 to serve the residents and businesses in Northern Manhattan. WHIDC is a tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. WHIDC is also a United States Treasury Department Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
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United Federation Of Black Community Organizations Inc
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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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The Medical Center Nursery SchoolMCNS provides a nurturing and child-centered environment where a diverse group of students and teachers plays, learns, and grows together. The beautiful facility, with light and airy classrooms, provides the perfect setting for children’s activities and an exciting bridge between children’s families and homes and the much larger world beyond.
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St. Nicholas Hotel - Praxis Housing InitiativesNot-for-profit 6-month residential facility providing homeless adults affected by HIV/AIDS with transitional housing, case management, permanent housing assistance, life skills workshops, clinical education, HIV and substance abuse support groups, entitlement assistance, recreational groups, and referrals.
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Saint Elizabeth’s SchoolFamilies that send their children to Saint Elizabeth’s School value the school for the fine academic preparation it affords. The special traits of the school are evident in every classroom or activity: pleasure in learning, seriousness of purpose, genuine affection, and respect for others.
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Sherman Creek ParkSherman Creek Park, a former illegal dumping site, began as a shore cleanup and now encompasses five beautifully reclaimed acres along the Harlem River – including Swindler Cove, the Peter Jay Sharp Boathouse, and Riley-Levin Children's Garden and renovated shoreline with plans for a state-of-the-art outdoor education center and additional boating facility; and the Harlem River Speedway compris
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PRINCE HALL FOUNDATION INC.
The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons State of New York is a non-profit organization which embodies a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols.
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Police Athletic League - Armory Center Open early summer mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, the Armory Center serves over 400 young people annually from the Washington Heights community. Located in the New Balance Track and Field, it’s situated in a populated building with continuous opportunity for growth.
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Pediatric Developmental Services, Inc.
Pediatric Developmental Services, Inc. (PDS) is a nonprofit organization in New York City. We are dedicated to helping developmentally challenged children and their families. PDS is a multilingual agency serving the developmental needs of young children and their families.
For more information, visit: PDS
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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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Northeastern AcademyNortheastern Academy is accredited by the National Council for Private Schools and Association of Seventh-day Adventists Schools, Colleges and Universities. Northeastern Academy is operated in harmony with the guidance and direction of the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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Nicholas Cardell Day Care Center, Inc.Promoting great preschool where developmentally appropriate early childhood education takes place. We serve children ages 2.9-4.9 within DOE/ACS
http://childcarecenter.us/provider_detail/nicholas_cardell_day_care_center_new_york_ny
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HIP HOP PUBLIC HEALTH HHPH has created five school-based (in-school or after-school) multimedia musical educational curriculums developed with learning objectives principles based on Bloom’s taxonomy, and designed for integration with the schools calendar. Our programming conforms to NYS Education Department’s curriculum standards for Health, Physical Education, and Family/Consumer Science.
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Manhattan Early Childhood CenterThe Manhattan Early Childhood Center serves school - age students grades K through 2nd, preschoolers with special needs as well as typically developing four year olds through a variety of programs.
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Hector B. Basora SUNY ATTAIN LabThe SUNY ATTAIN Lab located at CUNY in the Heights was named after Hector B. Basora a community activist who provided plenty of benefits and technological advances to the Washington Heights/Inwood community.
For a listing of the programs and courses available, visit: HBB
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GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INCFounded in 1996, Growth and Development Services (GDS) empowers youth challenged by social, educational, emotional and behavioral issues to Reach their Potential.
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Fort George Community Enrichment CenterFort George Community Enrichment Center, Inc. is an Early Childhood development program dedicated to the needs of children and their families in the Washington Heights Community.
We have been here for over 30 wonderful years.For more information, visit: FORTGEORGE
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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
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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
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New York Public Library The New York Public Library is a public library system in New York City. With nearly 53 million items, the New York Public Library is the second largest public library in the United States, and fourth largest in the world.
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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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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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Young Adult Internship ProgramTake the next step with young adult internship program Apply now for a 14 week paid internship!
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NMIC Out of School Youth ProgramOut of School Program Gain the tools for a brighter future Earn your: - Customer Service Certification - Food handle'rs Certification - Microsoft office Certification While gaining job readiness training and education and career counseling.
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NMIC'S Employment and TrainingEmployment and Training mployment and Training Washington Heights and Inwood is home to one of NYC's largest concentrations of poor and unemployed people. Nearly 75% of residents speak limited or no English and over 40% of residents lack a high school diploma or GED. The unemployment rate is over 14%.
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NMIC- Adult Basic Education and HSE (formerly GED)Adult Basic Education and HSE (formerly GED) We provide Adult Basic Education and HSE (formerly GED) classes in English. Our classes help learners review and reinforce the educational skills that are so critical for success in the classroom, as well as in the workforce. We offer convenient class schedules, providing educational offerings in the morning and evening.
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NMIC's Adult Education Program (ESOL) English for Speakers of Other Languages Classes
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The Dyckman Institute Scholarship
The Dyckman Institute Scholarship provides financial support to outstanding students from the Washington Heights/Inwood area who attend Columbia College. The Dyckman Institute Scholarship is one of 300 individual need-based scholarships available to Columbia students.
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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
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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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¿Qué es la medicina de precisión? La promesa y el potencial¿Qué es la medicina de precisión? La promesa y el potencial
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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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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¿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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Does Diabetes Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?Does Diabetes Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?
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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
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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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Festival de Otoño en la Calle Haven Festival de Otoño de la Calle Haven
FESTIVAL GRATUITO Y ABIERTO PARA EL DELEITE DEL PÚBLICO EN GENERAL
Dele la bienvenida al otoño en Washington Heights con el festival gratuito de la plaza Autumn Haven
Fecha: MARTES 27 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 2016
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**Open to All**Fall in Washington Heights kicks off with Autumn Haven, a Free one day plaza festival.
Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2016
Time: 11am To 3pm
Address: Haven Avenue, Between Fort Washington Avenue and 169th StreetFor more information, please contact: gca@cumc.columbia.edu
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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
A free educational talk on breast cancer risk•What are the risk factors for breast cancer?
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Clases gratuitas para adultosClases gratuitas para adultos de 21 años de edad o mayores
-No se requiere certificacion de residencia Estadounidense
-Las clases empiezan el martes, 13 de septiembre de 2016Dias: martes, miércoles y jueves
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-No Green Card required
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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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EmblemHealth Free Exercise ClassesEmblemHealth is excited to offer free classes in your neighborhood through our Live Healthy Partnership with local nonprofits. Each class gives you the opportunity to take a small step toward a healthier you. EmblemHealth and our coalition of 7 nonprofit partners are with you every step of the way.
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DANCE PROJECT OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTSA community based dance program, providing affordable, high quality dance classes. Experienced and well trained teachers offer creative and fun classes for babies, toddlers, and children age 3-14, incorporating a variety of dance styles including ballet, modern, tap and hip hop techniques.
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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
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CUNY Citizenship Now!CUNY Citizenship Now! provides free, high quality, and confidential immigration law services to help individuals and families on their path to U.S. citizenship. Our attorneys and paralegals offer one-on-one consultations to assess participants’ eligibility for legal benefits and assist them in applying when qualified.
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NYC Bike SmartBike Smart: The Official Guide to Cycling in New York City, is a helpful handbook with information on making your cycling safer and easier, including tips on using newer bike facilities such as protected lanes and bike boxes.
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Domestic Violence Non-Residential Services
Domestic Violence Non-Residential Services Please find below the information for Providers, Hotline Number and Borough that they provide services to: -Barrier Free Living- 212-533-4358 - All Boroughs - HELP R.O.A.D.S.- 718-922-7980- Brooklyn -New York Asian Women’s Center- 212-732-5230 or 888-888-7702- Queens -NYC Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project- 212-714-1141- All Boroughs -Sanctuary fo
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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.
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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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IDNYC (ESPAÑOL)8 millones de neoyorquinos. 1 tarjeta para todos nosotros!
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IDNYC8 Million New Yorkers. 1 Card For All Of Us!
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NYC Visión Zero La misión principal del gobierno es proteger al público. familias de Nueva York merecen y esperan calles seguras. Pero hoy en Nueva York, cerca de 4.000 neoyorquinos están gravemente heridos y más de 250 mueren cada año en accidentes de tráfico.
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NYC Vision Zero The primary mission of government is to protect the public. New York's families deserve and expect safe streets. But today in New York, approximately 4,000 New Yorkers are seriously injured and more than 250 are killed each year in traffic crashes. Being struck by a vehicle is the leading cause of injury-related death for children under 14, and the second leading cause for seniors.
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The State University of New York Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC)Learn English, earn your High School Equivalency and prepare for college with the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center. Improve your professional skills by participating in one of our career training programs including Certified Microsoft® Office, Electronic Health Records and Security Officer Training – all for free.
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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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El Festival Medieval en el parque Fort Tryon El Festival Medieval da vida a las costumbres y el espíritu de la Edad Media. El parque Fort Tryon de Manhattan se transforma en un mercado medieval decorado con brillantes estandartes y banderas procesionales. Ejecutantes, invitados y asistentes al festival se visten con trajes medievales.
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The Medieval FestivalThe Medieval Festival brings to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Ages. Manhattan's Fort Tryon Park is transformed into a medieval market town decorated with bright banners and processional flags. Performers, guests and festival goers dress in medieval costume.
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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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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:
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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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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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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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Dyckman Job CenterThe New York City Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services (HRA/DSS) is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance.
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The Dyckman Farmhouse MuseumThe Dyckman Farmhouse Museum is a visual treat for everyone who looks up and sees it perched above Broadway at 204th Street. The Dutch Colonial style farmhouse was built on this site by c. 1784. Opened as a museum in 1916, today it is nestled in a small garden and is an extraordinary reminder of early Manhattan and an important part of its diverse Inwood neighborhood.
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Dominican Forum Community Service, Inc.Dominican Forum was founded by a group of NYC residents that want to help the people of NYC, especially non English speakers, to better themselves by providing ESL, and citizenship courses. As of this year, DFCS wants to provide after-school programs for students who are in ninth grade and going to high school to ensure they complete high school
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Cornerstone Center An important ministry of OSA is the Cornerstone Center, which has provided the Washington Heights community with a place to offer a variety of spiritual, artistic, educational, and recreational activities and programs for more than three decades.
Current programs (please register with the listed contact person):
ArchCare - Time Bank
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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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Community Meal Program at North Presbyterian ChurchThe Community Meal is open for everyone. If you would like a good hot meal along with some social and spiritual food, please join us. We often have other services being offered alongside the Community Meal as well.
Saturday, from 12pm – 2pm.
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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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Children's Arts & Sciences Workshop Inc.CASW principal mission is to develop, foster and sponsor appreciation and creation in the arts and humanities, especially in children; to stimulate and develop cultural interest and skills of individuals through active participation in non-competitive workshops; to provide cultural enrichment through public theatre and multi-media events and to serve the needs of youth through structured recrea
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Esperanza Center Esperanza Center was established in 1952 to meet the social and educational needs of upper Manhattan's Latino community. In 1973, Centro Social la Esperanza, Inc., opened a comprehensive daytime program for adults with developmental disabilities residing with their families.
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Northern Manhattan Head Start
Not-for-profit early childhood center providing a Head Start and Pre-K program for children ages 3-4 (including those with special needs), as well as referrals for psychological, social services, health and dental screenings.
http://nmppcares.org/northern-manhattan-head-startpre-k/
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YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & InwoodYM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
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Workforce1Workforce1 is a service provided by the NYC Department of Small Business Services that prepares and connects qualified candidates to job opportunities in New York City. We make strong matches for both candidates and employers by using a unique combination of recruitment expertise, industry knowledge, and skill-building workshops to strengthen candidates’ employment prospects. How do we do it?
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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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- Safety Materials
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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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Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, Inc.The Asociación de Mujeres Progresistas, Inc. was conceived in Washington Heights on November 11, 1993.
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Summer Programs/ Programas de veranoThe New York City Parks offer a variety of free summer activities for children all throughout the city.
For more information and the location nearest to you visit: Summer Programs
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Programa de después de la escuela de el Departamento de Juventud y Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de Nueva YorkPrograma de después de la escuela del Departamento de Juventud y Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de Nueva York ofrece programas de alta calidad para involucrar a los jóvenes en los cinco distritos de la ciudad de Nueva York durante las horas que no están en la escuela.
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New York City Department of Youth and Community Development After School Program The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development offers engaging high quality programs for young people in all five boroughs of New York City during the hours they are not in school.
For more information visit: NYC YOUTH
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Programas después de la escuela en la biblioteca pública de Nueva YorkLos estudiantes de escuelas primarias y secundarias pueden ahora explorar nuevas ideas y encontrar la ayuda que necesitan en tres programas educativos que involucran a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje práctico:
- Zonas de enriquecimiento que proporcionan a los estudiantes un refuerzo académico a través de ayuda personalizada con las tareas escolares y sesiones de tutoría.
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FREE Afternoon Out-of-School Time Programs at the New York Public LibraryStudents from elementary through high school can now explore new ideas and find the help they need in three educational programs that engage students in hands-on learning:
- Enrichment Zones that provide students with an academic boost through customized homework help and tutoring sessions;
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After school programs/Programas después de la escuelasAfterschool Programs
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Physical activity for kids/ Actividad física para los niñosKids In Motion gets children in NYC “off the couch” and into playgrounds. By introducing children to physical activity in a fun, non-competitive environment, Kids in Motion can help them be more active through adulthood.
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Universal Pre-K/ Prejardín infantil universalPre-K is a free program that runs five days per week from September through June. NYC children born in 2012 are eligible to attend pre-K beginning in 2016. Most pre-K options are on a full-day schedule (6 hours and 20 minutes). However, some 5-hour and half-day (2 hours and 30 minutes) options are also available.
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Local Parks/Parques Locales Information about parks and recreation in the Washington Heights/Inwood area.
Please find the information below or by visiti NYCPARKS
Información sobre los parques y la recreación en el área de Washington Heights / Inwood.
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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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Free Summer Meals/ Comidas de verano gratisFree Summer Meals Starts June 29, 2016. Breakfast and lunch continues beyond the scheduled instructional school year from June 29th to September 2nd. Our Summer Meals Program is available at hundreds of public schools, community pool centers, New York City Housing Authority complexes, Libraries, and other locations around the city.
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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?
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Levántese y VayaLa Fundación de Parques de la ciudad nuevamente está ofreciendo su programa de ejercicio multi deportivo diseñado para que los niños entre las edades de seis a diez estén activos. Será ofrecido en el Alto Manhattan. El programa “Get Up & Go” le brinda a los niños la oportunidad de aprender acerca de la salud, nutrición y acondicionamiento físico mientras se divierten.
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Get Up and GoGet Up and Go
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Pijamada en Fort Washington (NYPL)Pijamada en Fort Washington
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Fort Washington PJ Party (NYPL)Fort Washington PJ Party
The Fort Washington Branch of the New York Public Library will be holding a pajama party on Tuesday, June 28th from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Activities include: Storytelling and arts and crafts for children aged 3 - 12 years old. Participants are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring along a favorite stuffed animal.
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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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Sugar Hill GreenmarketSugar Hill Green Market
155th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue
Saturdays, 8am-3pm
June 18-November 19At this Markep:
Fresh Locally grown fruits, vegetables and more.
EBT/DEbit/Credit and WIC & FMNP Check Accepted
for more information visit:
or call
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Sketch & Stretch - Nancy Bruning's NancercizeSketch & Stretch - Nancy Bruning's Nancercize
Exhibition Reception: Friday, June 24, 6pm-8pm
Exhibition runs June 20 - 24, 2016
ARC XVI Fort Washington Senior Center
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Sketch & Stretch: Combining Art with Movement and Nature - Nancy Bruning's NancercizeSketch & Stretch: Combining Art with Movement and Nature - Nancy Bruning's Nancercize
Exhibition Reception: Tuesday, June 21, 3:30pm-5pm
Exhibition runs June 20 - 24, 2016UBA Mary Bethune Senior Center
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1970 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10032
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Fort Washington Greenmarket Fort Washington Greenmarket
168th Street and Fort Washington Avenue
Tuesdays, 8am-4pmJune 7-November 22
At This Market:
EBT, Debit/Credit and WIC & FMNP Check accepted at this market
Every Tuesday, 8am-3pm: Textile Recycling & Food Scrap Collection
For more information visit:
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A Community Forum: The Zika virusA Community Forum: The Zika Virus
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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1150 St. Nicholas Avenue (corner of 168th Street)
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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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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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Estudio de Transportación del Vecindario de Washington Heights El Departamento de Transportación de NYC (DOT, por sus siglas en Inglés), invita a todo aquel que viva, trabaje y juegue en el Norte de Manhattan para que sea parte del Estudio de Transportación del vecindario de Washington Heights . Un profundo esfuerzo para mejorar la seguridad, movilidad y calidad de vida en el área entre el oeste de las calles 155 y 182.
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Washington Heights Neighborhood Transportation Study Wants You The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) invites all who live, work and play in Northern Manhattan to be apart of the Washington Heights Neighborhood Transportation Study, an in-depth effort to improve safety, mobility, and quality of life in the area between West 155th and West 182nd Streets. Help improve the neighborhood's streets and contribute your local knowledge.
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Enfermedad Cardiovascular y LUPUS; Una charla educativa acerca al lupus y la salud del corazón Enfermedad Cardiovascular y LUPUS
Una charla educativa acerca al lupus y la salud del corazón¿Qué necesita saber acerca de las enfermedades del corazón y el lupus?
¿De qué forma el lupus afecta el corazón, los vasos sanguíneos y los pulmones?
¿Cuáles son los factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular en el lupus?
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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 D
A 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 Men
A 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 Mammography
A 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 Factors
A 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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¿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
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¿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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¿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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La diabetes y la nutrición; Una charla educativa gratis sobre cómo prevenir y tratar la diabetesLa diabetes y la nutrición
Una charla educativa gratis sobre cómo prevenir y tratar la diabetes¿Cómo es que lo que come afecta su riesgo de diabetes?
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¿Cómo se puede prevenir la diabetes?
¿Qué tipo de alimentos debe comer para prevenir la diabetes?
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¿Que es la parálisis cerebral?; Una charla educativa acerca de la parálisis cerebral¿Que es la parálisis cerebral?
Una charla educativa acerca de la parálisis cerebral¿Qué es la parálisis cerebral? ¿Cuáles son los síntomas más comunes?
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¿Qué causa la parálisis cerebral?
¿Cuáles son los factores riego?
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Save Your Vision; A free educational talk on vision and diabetesSave Your Vision
A free educational talk on vision and diabetesWhat are the effects of diabetes on your vision?
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What are diabetic and optic neuropathy?
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Tailoring Medicine to Fit You; A free educational talk on precision medicineTailoring Medicine to Fit You
A free educational talk on precision medicineWhat is precision medicine?
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What role do genetics play in chronic illness?
What is the difference between precision medicine and personalized medicine?
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Love Your Heart; A free educational talk on cardiovascular diseaseLove Your Heart
A free educational talk on cardiovascular diseaseWhat is cardiovascular disease?
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How can you prevent cardiovascular diseases?
What are the treatments for cardiovascular diseases?
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Cuide su visión; Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la visión y diabetesCuide su visión
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Adaptando la medicina a sú medida; Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la medicina de precisiónAdaptando la medicina a sú medida
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Ama a Tu Corazón; Una charla educativa gratuita sobre las enfermedades cardiovasculares Ama a Tu Corazón
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Diabetes & Nutrition: A free educational talk on preventing and treating diabetesDiabetes & Nutrition
A free educational talk on preventing and treating diabetes* How does what you eat affect your risk for diabetes?
* How can you prevent diabetes?
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¿Tiene dolor en las articulaciones?¿Tiene dolor en las articulaciones?
Una charla educativa acerca del lupus•¿Qué es el lupus? ¿Cuáles son los síntomas más comunes?
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•¿Cuáles son los diferentes tipos de lupus?
•¿Quién tiene más probabilidades de tener lupus?
•¿Cómo se diagnostica el lupus?
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Do You Have Joint Pain?Do You Have Joint Pain?
A free educational talk on lupus•What is lupus? What are the most common symptoms?
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•What are the different types of lupus?
•Who is most likely to get lupus?
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Clean Up Your Act in 2016Clean Up Your Act in 2016
A free educational talk on green cleaning•What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
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•When should you use home-made cleaning supplies instead of store-bought cleaning products?
•Guide to making home-made cleaning products
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Limpie su acto en el 2016Limpie su acto en el 2016
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Salud Mental: Avances en la Ciencia para Mejorar el Cuidado en el Siglo 21La Oficina de Gobierno y Asuntos de la Comunidad les Invita a un Foro Comunitario en Salud Mental: Avances en la Ciencia para Mejorar el Cuidado en el Siglo 21
Miércoles, 20 de enero, 2016
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRuss Berrie Medical Science Pavilion
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1er Piso, Salón de Conferencia 2
1150 St. Nicholas Avenue (esquina calle 168)
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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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Needlearts ProgramWeekly Needlearts classes in The Outreach Office at The Allen Hospital!
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Art Class Open to all who are 60 or older, and now to the Allen Hospital Employees. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Come and enjoy the freedom to create your own thing of beauty.
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Art ClassOpen to all who are 60 or older, and now to the Allen Hospital Employees. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Come and enjoy the freedom to create your own thing of beauty.
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Art ClassOpen to all who are 60 or older, and now to the Allen Hospital Employees. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Come and enjoy the freedom to create your own thing of beauty.
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Art ClassOpen to all who are 60 or older, and now to the Allen Hospital Employees. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Come and enjoy the freedom to create your own thing of beauty.
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Art ClassOpen to all who are 60 or older, and now to the Allen Hospital Employees. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Come and enjoy the freedom to create your own thing of beauty.
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Art ClassOpen to all who are 60 or older, and now to the Allen Hospital Employees. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Come and enjoy the freedom to create your own thing of beauty.
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Art ClassOpen to all who are 60 or older, and now to the Allen Hospital Employees. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Come and enjoy the freedom to create your own thing of beauty.
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Art ClassOpen to all who are 60 or older, and now to the Allen Hospital Employees. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Come and enjoy the freedom to create your own thing of beauty.
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Art ClassOpen to all who are 60 or older, and now to the Allen Hospital Employees. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Come and enjoy the freedom to create your own thing of beauty.
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Art ClassOpen to all who are 60 or older, and now to the Allen Hospital Employees. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Come and enjoy the freedom to create your own thing of beauty.
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Art ClassOpen to all who are 60 or older, and now to the Allen Hospital Employees. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Come and enjoy the freedom to create your own thing of beauty.
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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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Healthy Meals for Thanksgiving DayAs we prepare for Thanksgiving Day, it is sometimes hard to figure out healthy alternatives to our traditional holiday foods. Many of our favorite foods are high in calories and fat, serving ourselves seconds, or even thirds, does not help our waistline either. Thanksgiving dinner does not have to affect your weight.
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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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3:30 – 4:30p Comiendo saludable durante los dias festivos: Demostración de cocina
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Healthy Holiday Cooking Demonstration and Health ScreeningsStay after the Eat Your Way to a Healthy Heart lecture for a fun cooking demo and health screenings.
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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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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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
Director of Nutrition
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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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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?
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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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What a Headache!A free educational talk on the causes of and treatments for headaches.
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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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Dr. Adriana Matiz
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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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Caminata de la Enfermedad de AlzheimerCaminemos para Poner un Fin a la Enfermedad de Alzheimer
Caminemos juntos para crear conciencia sobre el cuidado, el apoyo y la investigación del Alzheimer.
Nos reuniremos a la 9am en Riverside Dr. y la calle 97. La caminata comienza a la 11:00am.
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Walk to End Alzheimer'sWalk to End Alzheimer's
Let’s walk together to raise awareness for alzheimer’s care, support & research.
Meet with us at the entrance to Riverside Park at 9am. Registration begins at 9:00am, walk begins at 11:00am.
Join Columbia Community Partnership for Health for a family-friendly event to help end Alzheimer’s.
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What do I need to know about health research?What is Health Research?
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CCPH Research RegistryHealth research offers hope for many people and a chance to help find new treatments for others in the future. At the Columbia Community Partnership for Health we can answer your questions about participating in research and ways in which you can participate. By signing up for our research registry, we can match your interests to health research studies Washington Heights-Inwood.
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Dr. Wendy Chung explains precision medicine
Published by CUMC on Jan 30, 2015
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What is RecruitMe?What is RecruitMe and how do I use it?
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Genetics 101
This video goes over the basics of genetics.
© 2013 Columbia University Medical Center, Division of Molecular Genetics.
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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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VACUNAS: Mitos y Verdades Acompañenos!
¿Son seguras las vacunas?
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IMMUNIZATIONS; MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT VACCINES Join us for a Free lecture on Immunizations!
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Community Conversations on Overcoming Stress in NYC Community Conversations on Overcoming Stress in NYC
Thursday, July 23, 6:30-8:30pm
St. Charles Borromeo Church
211 West 141 Street
New York, NY 10030Please join for an interactive discussion with clergy, mental health specialists, and advocates.
Speakers:
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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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Volunteers of Legal Services (VOLS)Volunteers of Legal Services (VOLS) offers pro bono (free) legal assistance on immigration and other legal matters to low-income New Yorkers. For more information, please visit their website.
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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.
For more information, including their hours, please see their website.
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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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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
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Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR)The Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR), is a non-profit organization, founded in 1982 to educate, defend and protect the rights of immigrants. Recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals, NMCIR is committed to expanding access to legal immigration services, participating in policy making and community organizing.
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¿Que es el Autismo? Un evento gratuito para la comunidad ¿Que es el Autismo? Un evento gratuito para la comunidad
¿Qué es el autismo?
¿Qué lo causa?
TratamientosPresentador: Dr. Claudia A. Chiriboga
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Early Childhood Centers/Centros de educaciónThe Head Start Program is a program of the United States Department of Health and Human Services that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.
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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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Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
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Prenatal Belly Dance Belly dance is an ancient form of childbirth preparation. Gently strengthens the pelvic and abdominal muscles and help with balance, posture & back pain.
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ResearchMatch: Get Matched to Studies from Around the CountryResearchMatch has a simple goal – to bring together two groups of people who are looking for one another: (1) people who are trying to find research studies, and (2) researchers who are looking for people to participate in their studies.
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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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NYC Prenatal Fitness Initiative Low-Cost Fitness Classes for Pregnant Women
Winter Schedule (January-March 2015)
For more information or to receive updates about class schedules, you may visit NYC Prenatal Fitness Initiative at: facebook.com/nycprenatalfitness or via email nycprenatalfitness@gmail.com or text (646) 831-3903.
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Belly Dancing Classes Belly Dancing Classes!
Last Saturday of each month from 11am-12pm.
Please call to reserve your spot at 212-932-5844.
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ZumbaFree Zumba Classes Every Tuesday until November 24, 2015 from 5pm-6pm.
note: a Physician permission form is required for participation in all Exercise programs.
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Balance Training Free Balance Training Classes every Wednesday, until November 15, 2015 from 4:30pm-5:30pm!
Note: a physician permission form is required for participants in all Exercise programs.
Reservation Required, please call 212-932-5844.
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YUM Fresh Food for Northern Manhattan YUM Fresh Food for Northern Manhattan
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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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Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided Tour Save the Date: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Join us for a guided tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tour Starts at 11am.
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Jewelry Making Class Join us for this one day beading class and bring home your own creation. Materials will be provided. Light snacks.
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Walking Works Wonders Walking Works Wonder: Join coach Nick walking at your own pace and light weight exercise!
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Valentine's Day Dinner Dance Valentine's Day Dinner Dance. Dinner, Music & Dancing, in a warm and friendly environment with friends or that special Valentine. Cost: $10/ Per person due by February 10, 2015.
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Disaster Predparedness WorkshopSave the Date!
Preparedness Workshop. Being prepared can help you and others in the case of an unexpected disaster. Light Breakfast, Call to confirm.
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Chair-YogaOngoing Chair Yoga Classes!
Mondays from 10am-11am
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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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Castle Bridge School The Horace E. Greene School, working in partnership with parents and the community, will create a society of lifelong learners. We are developing a community of responsible citizens who respect one another and themselves. Demanding performance standards of student literacy will insure that our students are prepared to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.
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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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Community Brain ExpoSchool students arrived at the New York State Psychiatric Institute’s Kolb Annex on the Columbia University Medical Center campus March 12, to participate in the annual Community Brain Expo, cosponsored by the Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University.
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Forum on Hypertension Draws Local CommunityResidents of Washington Heights, Harlem, and Inwood packed a room in the Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion last week to hear experts discuss CUMC’s latest research on hypertension.
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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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BPA and AsthmaSince its development in a Russian laboratory in 1891, the chemical Bisphenol-a (BPA) has become present in plastics manufacturing, appearing in everything from the lining of metal food cans to the paper used for cash register receipts.
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Lupus Cooperative of NY Support Group Special Topic: How to Manage Stress, with Dr. Diane ThompsonHow to Manage Stress, with Dr. Diane Thompson
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Inwood GreenmarketEvery Saturday Located at Manhattan's northern-most point, at the foot of Inwood Hill Park, one the city's biggest and most beautiful parks, this market is a year-round neighborhood favorite. People of all ages, backgrounds, and tastes gather each Saturday to meet and greet their friends and neighbors and do their weekly shopping.
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Stroke Club (Spanish Session)
Stroke survivor support group session
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"Food Policy for Breakfast: Growing the Public Food Sector in New York City"This seminar we’ll consider the role of government in the food and explore strategies for strengthening the pubic food sector in New York City.
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Presentation of 2030 plan, Update on District 10
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Lupus Lunch & LearnWill educate community members, volunteers, clinicians, and anyone interested in learning more about lupus
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"Just Food Conference"On April 5 and 6, 2014, our organization will host the annual Just Food Conference in partnership with the Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy. This two-day event will offer opportunities for the general public, food professionals, CSA members, community organizers and farmers to come together for workshops, skill-building sessions, all-day intensives, and tours.
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Lupus Support GroupSupport 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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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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El ejercicio como medicina para su corazón- Una charla educativa gratuita sobre los beneficios del ejercicio para su corazón
El 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 exercise
How Is Exercise Medicine for Your Heart?
A free educational talk about the heart healthy benefits of exercise
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PROGRAMA AMIGA/O CONFIDENTE- ENGLISH
Amigo 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 CONFIDENTE
Amiga/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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Join the Tech Revolution! Start Your Tech Career This Spring 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.
Web Developers can earn a salary of $67K year!
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RecruitMe
"We are working to help people to live healthier lives. Research teams and volunteers can work together to achieve that goal.
RecruitMe is a tool to connect people who want to find out about joining a research study with research teams doing health studies.
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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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El programa Fresh Food Box
El programa Fresh Food Box está comprometido con un conjunto de principios: sostenibilidad dentro de nuestro sistema alimentario local y acceso asequible para quienes más lo necesitan. Queremos ofrecerles a nuestros participantes productos de alta calidad de granjas familiares para las próximas temporadas, y pagarle a nuestro personal un salario digno por su importante trabajo.
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Fresh Food Box
The Fresh Food Box program is committed to a set of principles – sustainability within our local food system, and affordable access for those who need it most.
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SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers es un programa gratuito de ejercicios para personas mayores elcual ayuda a millones de personas en Medicare a superar las desventajas, romper estereotipos y responder a todos los desafíos con: "¡Puedo hacer esto!" SilverSneakers incluye acceso ilimitado a todos los gimnasios y centros de fitness participantes dentro de la red.
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Can You Hear Me Now?This video is from the "Can You Hear Me Now?" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on September 12, 2017.
The presenter is Sarah Lee, FNP-BC, Otolaryngology Nurse Practitioner, Columbia University Medical Center. Check out more videos by visiting our website: bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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¿Tiene su hijo una nariz que moquea? Podría ser fiebre del henoEste video es de la charla de salud " ¿Tiene su hijo una nariz que moquea? Podría ser fiebre del heno" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 17 de agosto del 2017.
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Does your child have a runny nose? It could be hay feverThis video is from the "Does your child have a runny nose? It could be hay fever" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on August 17, 2017.
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¿Qué es la enfermedad de Lyme?VideoEste video es de la charla de salud "¿Qué es la enfermedad de Lyme?" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 24 de julio del 2017.
La presentadora es Yudelka Garcia, NP, Instructora en Enfermería, Columbia University Medical Center. Para más videos visita nuestro sitio web: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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What Is Lyme Disease?VideoThis video is from the "What Is Lyme Disease?" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on July 24, 2017.
The presenter is Yudelka Garcia, NP, Instructor in Nursing, Columbia University Medical Center. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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¿Va de vacaciones? No se olvide de su saludVideoEste video es de la conferencia de salud "¿Va de vacaciones? No se olvide de su salud" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 22 de junio del 2017.
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Going on Vacation? Don’t Forget Your HealthVideoThis video is from the "Going on Vacation? Don’t Forget Your Health" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on June 22, 2017.
The presenter is Yudelka Garcia, NP, Instructor in Nursing, Columbia University Medical Center. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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¿Tiene dolor en las articulaciones?VideoEste video es de la charla de salud "¿Tiene dolor en las articulaciones?" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 23 de mayo del 2017.
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¿Proveé usted cuidado a una persona mayor?VideoEste video es de la charla de salud "¿Proveé usted cuidado a una persona mayor?" en Columbia Community Partnership for Health el 15 de mayo del 2017.
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Are You a Caregiver?VideoThis video is from the "Are You a Caregiver?" health lecture at the Columbia Community Partnership for Health on May 15, 2017.
The presenter is Dante Tipiani, MSW, Health Educator, Department of General Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center. Check out more videos by visiting our website: www.bit.ly/CUMCCCPH
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El Programa de Comida Fresca para Adultos Mayores
El Programa de Comida Fresca para Adultos Mayores
¡Reciba una funda mixta de vegetales y frutas frescos cultivados poragricultores locales por sólo $8! El programa está basado en el sistema de “pague y reciba” y solamente aceptamos dinero en efectivo. Los pagos se harán la semana antes de recibir la funda.
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Fresh Food for Seniors
Fresh Food for Seniors
The Senior Fresh Food Program lets you order a mixed bag of fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables from local farmers for only $8!
The program is pay-as-you-go, cash-only, order one week ahead of each Thursday 2019
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Statement Arts-Empieza Joven
Empieza joven es una realización de verano programa gratuito artes en Washington Heights. Se compone de dos sesiones de dos semanas, una para 25 estudiantes en los grados 3 - 6 y una para 25 estudiantes en los grados 7 - 11.
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Statement Arts- Art for a concious world
StART Young is a free summer performing arts program in Washington Heights. It consists of two two-week sessions, one for 25 students in grades 3 - 6 and one for 25 students in grades 7 - 11.
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Comunilife
Since its founding thirty years ago (1989), Comunilife has been committed to providing vulnerable communities with housing and culturally sensitive supportive services. Each year, our rich continuum of care supports the needs of more than 2,200 low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers.
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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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Sinergia, Inc.Providing Multicultural, Lifespan Services for People with DisabilitiesService
The 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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APRENDA A NADAR GRATIS EN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS!
Este Verano la Fundanción de Natación Trident proveerá clases de natación gratis a niños y a residentes cercano de la comunidad de Washington Heights.
Dias: 1ra Temporada: 9 de julio- 27 de julio (15 clases en total)
2da temporada 30 de julio- 17 agosto (15 clases en total)
Hora: 9am-12pm (a intervalos de cada 30 minutos)
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FREE SWIM LESSONS IN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
Trident Swim Foundation will offer free swim lessons to the northern Manhattan community this summer at the George Washington Educational Campus. We are very excited to continue our mission of bringing water safety and the sport of swimming to the youth of New York City that would otherwise not have access. Our swim lessons will be run with low student to teacher
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OnTrack / NY Connections Program
The OnTrackNY / Connections Program is part of the Washington Heights Community Service.
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Tracing Cancer Back to Its Origins
This article talks about how better understanding cancer and why it arises can lead to better diagnosis and better treatments.
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HARLEM- Una mesa redonda sobre reducir la carga del cancer
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Una mesa redonda sobre reducir la carga del cancer
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The American Cancer Society (ACS)
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) and ACS CAN will host
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS- Una mesa redonda sobre reducir la carga del cancer
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Una mesa redonda sobre reducir la carga del cancer
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The American Cancer Society (ACS)
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Le Invitamos al Foro Comunitario: La Crisis de Opiodes: Una Realidad Comunitaria
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¿Te tiemblan las manos? Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson y el temblor esencial
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Do Your Hands Shake? A free educational talk about Parkinson’s Disease and Essential Tremor
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Do Your Hands Shake? A free educational talk about Parkinson’s Disease and Essential Tremor
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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 plazo
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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 plazo
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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 health
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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 health
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