The A, B, C’s of Type 2 Diabetes: A free educational talk about type 2 diabetes and how it affects long term health

The A, B, C’s of Type 2 Diabetes

A free educational talk about type 2 diabetes and how it affects long term health

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!

Join us at our November meeting!

Join us at our November meeting! We'll quiz our knowledge of what we know about the first Thanksgiving, learn about the Iroquois Thanksgiving Address, explore gratitude in movement, and present a recipe featuring the cranberry! Light refreshments will be provided. Questions?

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)

Intergenerational fun!

Riverstone Memory Center has partnered with Sweet Readers, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower young people to change the course of Alzheimer’s as they revitalize and learn from those in need.

¿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

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

El A, B, C de la diabetes tipo 2

¿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

Do You Have Chronic Pain? A free educational talk about chronic pain and how to manage chronic pain

Do You Have Chronic Pain?

A free educational talk about chronic pain and how to manage chronic pain

Community Medicaid, Nursing Home Medicaid, and Key Components of Long-Term Care Planning

Free if not signing up for CEUs.

Memory Cafe, Sunday September 16

Are you pregnant? Join the Columbia University EarlyHead Start Perinatal Support Service

Columbia Univesity Early Head Start (CUEHS) serves pregnant women and children ages 0 to 2 through: perinatal support groups (pregnancy and post partum), weekly infant-toddler parent-child groups, individualized home visits from early childhood educators, support with families' needs and much more!

Does Your Liver Have Too Much Fat?

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a health problem where there is fat buildup in your liver. It is one of the most common causes of liver disease in the United States. Between 30 and 40 percent of adults in the US have NAFLD.

Heavy alcohol use can cause fat to build up in your liver. However, the fat build up from NAFLD is not caused by heavy alcohol use.

Tell Your Story About Diabetes or Depression for a New Online Resource!

Researchers from Columbia University are looking for Washington Heights-Inwood community residents to tell their personal stories about coping with diabetes or depression. The stories will be part of a study for a new online information resource on diabetes and depression for the Washington Heights-Inwood community.

Vibrant Emotional Health- Family Resource Centers

We aim to reduce the isolation and stress of parenting a child with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Vibrant’s Family Resource Centers provide support and resources to families who are raising children with mental health needs.

Rivertone's August Memory Cafe

Is Your Liver Fit? A free educational talk about how fatty liver disease can cause liver damage

Is Your Liver Fit? A free educational tak about how fatty liver disease can cause liver damage

¿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

Late Night Science: Memory, Micromachines, and Alzheimer's Disease

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?

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

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

BEATRICE: Genomics For Breast Cancer Prevention in Primary Care

WE ARE CONDUCTING AN EXCITING STUDY FOR WOMEN WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR
BREAST CANCER GENETIC TESTING.

You may be eligible for genetic testing for breast cancer genes (BRCA1 or BRCA2) if you
have family members with any of the following:

HIRING: Social Work Supervisors, Case Associates and Case Assistants needed for Manhattan and Bronx locations

The NYC agency is looking to hire Social Work Supervisors, Case Associates and Case Assistants for their Manhattan and Bronx locations. The employer will be conducting one on one interviews onsite at the Washington Heights Workforce1 Center on Thursday June 14th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.

SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR

Salary: 58k to 62k

Full time position

HIRING EVENT - Social Work Supervisors, Case Associates and Case Assistants for Manhattan and Bronx locations

The NYC agency is looking to hire Social Work Supervisors, Case Associates and Case Assistants for their Manhattan and Bronx locations. The employer will be conducting one on one interviews onsite at the Washington Heights Workforce1 Center on Thursday June 14th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.

SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR

Salary: 58k to 62k

Full time position

The Reading Corner - El Rincon de Lectura

The Reading Corner is our neighborhood-based program whose goal is to nourish the minds of young children by encouraging reading. The program consists of parent and caregiver education while modeling reading to children in a fun environment.

Uptown Art Stoll Exhibit @ Isabella

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! 

Visit us:

Open House at the Center for Adults Living Well @ the Y

Discover how the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood's Center for Adults Living Well can help you live your best life!
Learn about the many social, recreational, and educational opportunities at the Center! At the Open House you can:

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

¿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

Does Smoking Hookah and Vaping Affect Your Health? A free educational talk about the effects of smoking hookah, e-cigarettes and using tobacco products

Does Smoking Hookah and Vaping Affect Your Health?

A free educational talk about the effects of smoking hookah, e-cigarettes and using tobacco products

Is Your Blood Pressure Under Control? A free educational talk about how low and high blood pressure affects your heart health

Is Your Blood Pressure Under Control?

A free educational talk about how low and high blood pressure affects your heart health

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's 4th Annual Teen Health Conference

This conference is a free, health education event open to all NYC teens and covers areas including nutrition, physical fitness, mental wellness, and sexual and reproductive health. The purpose is to provide teens across NYC a safe space for health education led by their peers.

Recruitment for Restaurants & Retail

Please visit Workforce1 at 516 West 181 Street, 5th Floor between 9AM to 1PM to meet with a recruiter!

Currently open positions:

Recruiting for Food, Retail & Health Positions

Please visit Workforce1 at 516 West 181 Street, 5th Floor between Mon. - Thurs.9AM to 1PM to meet with a recruiter!

Currently open positions:

FREE Tech Training

Join the Tech Revolution!

Start Your Tech Career This Spring 2018!

Spring into Health

As spring approaches, it is a good time to look at your health habits and see what changes you can make for a healthier you. Even if you are ready to make changes in your health, it can be hard. You can feel pressure to make big changes fast and then have a hard time sticking to your goals. Changing your eating or physical activity habits takes time.

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?

OPEN HOUSE- Isabella House Independent Senior Living for Adults 62+

Isabella House

Independent Senior Living for Adults 62+

What Is Parkinson’s? A free educational talk on Parkinson’s Disease

What Is Parkinson’s?

 A free educational talk on Parkinson’s Disease

Free Healthy Homes Workshops in Manhattan

Workshops are open to parents, caregivers, agency staff, and community residents.  A certificate will be provided to all participants. For more information, you can call 646-632-6023.

ABCs of Environmental Home Health Hazards Training

The training is open to all agency staff who works with families.  Registration is required at healthyhomes@health.nyc.gov  or 646-632-6023. 

March 2018 Late Night Science - "Synaptic Sanitation Workers: Breaking Down Waste To Keep Neurons Firing"

 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?

March 2018 Workshop Calendar

March Calendar

March Calendar Descriptions

Feria del Cerebro/Bilingual Brain Fair

¿Quieres saber más sobre tu cerebro? ¡Ven a nuestra feria científica! Tendremos varios juegos donde podrás descubrir lo especial que es nuestro cerebro. Prepárate para divertirte en inglés y en español, ¡todas las edades están invitadas!

Visita nuestra página de internet https://columbiabrains.wordpress.com/ para más información sobre nuestra organización CUNO.

Want to know more about how your brain works? Come to the bilingual brain fair! We will have various games where you can learn all about what makes our brain special. Prepare to have fun in English and Spanish, all ages welcome!

Check out our website https://columbiabrains.wordpress.com/ for more information about our organization CUNO.

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. 

Medical Check ups- Free/Low cost

Regular 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. 

February 2018 Late Night Science - "Astrocytes: The Brain Cell You Didn't Know You Have"

 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?

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.

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.

BeFitNYC

BeFitNYC 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.

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.

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.

The NYC Rent Freeze Program

The NYC Rent Freeze Program

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:

Join City Harvest for our Prince Hall Mobile Market

Join 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. 

COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH NYP FOOD & NUTRITION

COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH NYP FOOD & NUTRITION

11:30am – 1:00pm Riverview Terrace

HEART HEALTH SCREENING FAIR

HEART HEALTH SCREENING FAIR 

Washington Heights Workforce1 Recruitement Calendar 1/29/18 to 2/2/1

Workforce1 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 develop relationships directly with businesses that are hiring, then, we get a deep understanding of what they’re looking for in a candidate.

Food Service Recruitment - Midtown Locations

Workforce1 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.

Community Impact at Columbia University

Community Impact is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving disadvantaged people in the Morningside Heights, Harlem, and Washington Heights communities.

ParentJobNet

ParentJobNet 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.

NAMI Conexión

¿De qué se trata el grupo de apoyo y recuperación, NAMI Conexión?

NAMI Conexión es un grupo de apoyo para la recuperación de cualquier adulto que viva con los retos asociados con una enfermedad mental. NAMI Conexión ofrece un ambiente de respeto, comprensión, motivación y esperanza. Los grupos de este programa:

• Son gratuitos y confidenciales

Notify NYC

Notify NYC is the City of New York's official source for information about emergency events and important City services. Registration is free.

The Healthy Cook: Rosemary-Roasted Beets and Carrots

The Healthy Cook is a new seasonal recipe series presented by City Harvest and their Healthy Neighborhoods Program.

NYT- Ask Well: Am I at High Risk for a Heart Attack?

Are you concerned about your risk for a heart attack? This article from New York Times Ask Well columnist, Roni Caryn Rabin discusses how doctors check a person's risk for a heart attack. Doctors look at several things to figure out your risk including your age, gender, race, and cholesterol levels.

Why Do Some Children Have Trouble at Home and School? Let’s Talk About Children and Mental Health

Mental health in children has to do with children getting along well in their lives at home, in school and in their community. This means children are reaching the development and emotional milestones they should for their age. They also should have the right social skills and the ability to deal with problems that may come up.

Ciencia en Español: ¿Qué ocurre en el cerebro cuando sentimos dolor?

¿Quiere saber más sobre cómo funciona su cerebro? ¿Tiene curiosidad por ver cómo es un laboratorio por dentro? Ciencia en Español les trae presentaciones sobre los misterios de nuestro cerebro, ¡presentada por científicos reales de Columbia University! La presentación incluye un tour del laboratorio, bebidas y aperitivos, todo gratis!

“ Build the Block” Neighborhood Safety Meetings

“ Build the Block” Neighborhood Safety Meetings

The Healthy Cook: Pumpkin Dip

The Healthy Cook is a new seasonal recipe series presented by City Harvest and their Healthy Neighborhoods Program.

Stressed Out About the Holiday?

The holiday season often brings an unwelcomed guest—stress. Although the holidays are supposed to be a time of comfort and joy, many Americans report feeling stressed at some point during the merry season.

Why do you get stressed on Holiday?

How To Manage Your Chronic Illness During the Holidays

With the holidays here it is sometimes hard to plan holiday meals that are as healthy as they are delicious and we are tempted to eat in excess. This is made harder if you or a family member or friend has a special diet due to a health condition like high blood pressure or diabetes.

Heights Picture of the Week- Nov. 13

It is important to take good care of your feet when you have diabetes. This picture from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains how diabetes can affect your feet.

How can diabetes harm my feet?

The Healthy Cook: Back-to-School Kale Salad

The Healthy Cook is a new seasonal recipe series presented by City Harvest and their Healthy Neighborhoods Program.

Free Adult Practice at The Armory

Get out of the cold and run at the world's premier indoor track and field facility for free on November 14 and 16 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

The Armory offers convenient morning, afternoon and evening practice hours each Monday through Thursday from November through April.   

Halloween Events in WAHI

Halloween events in WAHI.

¿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?

Salud de la mujer: Los cánceres del sistema reproductivo; Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el cáncer ginecológico

Salud de la mujer: Los cánceres del sistema reproductivo

Do you Know the Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy? A free health talk on diabetes and nerve pain

Do you Know the Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy?

A free health talk on diabetes and nerve pain

Break Out of an Abusive Relationship: A free health talk on your legal options for people in an abusive relationship

Break Out of an Abusive Relationship

A reminder of the important (free!) services for caregivers

A reminder of the important (free!) services for caregivers

Green Gym Day

I created Green Gym Day in 2013 as a day for everyone to get out and get moving in our parks. You never know what Green Gym Day will bring, but you can always count on is a long hike through scenic northern Manhattan Parks.

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)

Run & Row New York at The Armory

Row New York and the iconic Armory in Washington Heights, NYC are joining forces on Saturday, November 19th to host Run & Row New York at the Armory. This one-of-a-kind biathlon combines the skills of two complementary sports, running and rowing.

Namaste on Track

Join us on November 11th in taking a breath in unison to raise funds for the Armory Foundation and Armory College Prep, the robust, college access program for students from underserved communities.

SMART University

Treatment, education, support for women and teenagers living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.

Q Clinic: Columbia Medical for LGBTQI Youth

Free healthcare clinic run by medical students and supervising physicians at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, serving the LGBTQI community with a focus on youth (18-30).

Police Department of the City of New York (NYPD) – LGBT Outreach Unit

Sargeant Michelle Martindale, Police Officer Aaron Ayala and Police Officer Ana Arboleda are the Citywide LGBT Community Liaisons.

New York City Gay Basketball League

The New York City Gay Basketball League maintains an athletic environment free of discrimination for members and friends of the LGBT community. The league promotes positive values in our community and will fight to eliminate negative stereotypes associated with LGBT athletics.

Metropolitan Hospital Center: Comprehensive LGBT Health Center

Provides individual and family based care in the following areas: Transgender Health Services, Men's & Women's Health, HIV/STD Screening and Treatment, PrEP, Specialty Referral Services, Social Work Services, and all other General Medical Services. Patients are seen on Saturdays by appointment only. Staff is available Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM to schedule appointments and answer questions.

Malecare

Non-profit gay/ bi/ transgender men's cancer survivor advocacy and support group network. Founder of the LGBT Cancer Project. All services free.

Jewish Board LGBTQ Counseling Unit

LGBTQ affirmative psychotherapy by specially trained therapists. Individual, group, couples. Psych evals/medication management offered. Sliding scale fees. Most insurance accepted including Medicaid and Medicare.

HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA)

Component of NYC's Human Resources Administration provides direct linkages to school, financial, emergency, vocational services for people living with AIDS/advanced HIV illness and families.

HIV Arts Network

Bereavement counseling, support group services for HIV-infected/affected artists and performers.

Hetrick-Martin Institute (Home of the Harvey Milk School)

Oldest and largest multi-service non-profit agency for LGBTQ youth.

Greenwich House AIDS Mental Health Project

Nina Laminsky, LCSW, Director of Chemical Dependency & AIDS Mental Health. Psychotherapy for individuals/ couples/ families with HIV+ issues. Medicaid/ sliding scale fees/ ADAP, and other insurances are accepted.

Gay Men’s Health Crisis

Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is the nation's leading provider of HIV/AIDS care, prevention services and advocacy, serving nearly 9,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in New York City, the epidemic's largest U.S. epicenter.

Foundation for Research on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (FROST’D)

Mobile outreach units offer social services, HIV testing, counseling for street-walking prostitutes.

Domestic Partner Registry-New York City

The City's Domestic Partnership Registry allows unmarried couples who are residents or employees of New York City and who are in a committed, ongoing relationship to document their relationship.

Cornell Clinical Trials Unit

CCTU continually works to serve a patient population that reflects the face of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York City and has a strong record of enrolling: women, people of color, and people exposed to HIV through needle sharing.

Columbia University Department of Psychiatry

NY's first academic center delivering mental health services to LGBT community.

Bellevue Adolescent HIV/AIDS (TOPS Clinic)

Support, confidential HIV testing, pre-/post-test counseling, complete medical evaluation/care, clinical treatment for youth 12-24. By appointment for infected/uninfected/status unknown.

Apicha Community Health Center

HIV primary care, case management, HIV testing, STD screening, support groups targeting A&P communities: women, youth, LGBT, people living with HIV/AIDS, transgender clinic, condoms.

AIDS Service Center NYC

HIV/AIDS services, support, counseling, peer education, housing and entitlements assistance, treatment adherence support, HIV testing, basic needs (food and clothing bank), case management.

True Colors Housing – Bronx

True Colors Residence (TCR), a project of West End Residences, was developed in partnership with Grammy-award winning artist Cyndi Lauper and her manager, longtime WIR volunteer Lisa Barbaris, builds upon West End's history of pioneering new models to serve the most underserved and vulnerable New Yorkers.

In The Life Ministries

Pastor Rev. James Dusenbury is an Interfaith Church serving the Bronx LGBTQ community for 10 years. We have services every Sunday @12:15.

Get Healthy Heights Webinar Video- 09.19.17

Are You a Member of a Community Organization Interested in Connecting to the Washington Heights- Inwood Community in a new way?

Check out the Get Healthy Heights webinar to learn more about GetHealthyHeights.org!

Heights Picture of the Week- Sept. 25

What is high cholesterol?

CITY HALL IN YOUR BOROUGH: CITY RESOURCE FAIR

The Office of the Mayor and Office of the Manhattan Borough President

cordially invite you to:

CITY HALL IN YOUR BOROUGH: CITY RESOURCE FAIR

Wednesday September 27th, 2017 |
12:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.

Hispanic AIDS Forum – Bronx Office

NYC's largest, oldest Latino-run HIV/AIDS organization. Mission to improve health outcomes for Latinos in NYC affected by HIV and other chronic illnesses.

Community Healthcare Network – Bronx

Community Healthcare Network is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 80,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services.

Bronx Works

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community.

BOOM! Health Services

Central Office: Administrative and Health Homes - Wellness Center: LGBTQ, youth, and young women's heath - Harm Reduction Center: Syringe Exchange and Substance Abuse

Adolescent AIDS Program (Risk Evaluation Program), Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center

Comprehensive care for HIV+ youth, 13-24, and free HIV counseling, testing and STD screening for ages 13-21. Other services include outreach, community development, research and training.

NYT- Ask Well: Do I Carry a Dangerous Amount of Belly Fat?

In this article from the New York Times Ask Well blog writer Karen Weintraub discusses viseral fat, or belly fat, and the medical issues related to it. Belly fat is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and sleep problems. Although it is not known when exactly belly fat becomes dangerous, most of the health problems linked to fat are strongly linked to belly fat.

Fresh Youth Initiatives

Fresh Youth Initiative is passionate about helping children and teens ages 5 to 18 in Washington Heights to become avid learners, to lead with compassion, and to succeed on a healthy journey to adulthood.

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

Heights Picture of the Week- Sept. 15

Hearing Loss in Children

Hearing loss in children affects their ability to speak and develop social skills. Children that have hearing loss benefit greatly from started services as early as possible. If you think your child has hearing loss, do not wait. Speak to your child’s health care provider to get their hearing tested as soon as possible.

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  

NYT- Ask Well: How Much Protein Do We Need?

In this article from the New York Times Ask Well blog writer Sophie Egan discusses how much protein the average adult needs in their daily diet.

Get Healthy Heights Webinar Teaser

Get Healthy Heights Webinar

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

12:00pm-1:00pm

Video Teaser

Riverstone Senior Life Services and Choosing Healthy Active Lifestyles for Kids (CHALK)

Ah- Choo! A free educational talk on protecting yourself this cold and flu season

AH- CHOO!

A free educational talk on protecting yourself this cold and flu season

Story Time for Kids

¿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.

Heights Picture of the Week- Aug. 28

August Is Immunization Awareness Month

Vaccines are one of the best ways to protect babies, children and teens against harmful diseases that can cause them to be hospitalized or even die – especially in babies and young children.

What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin illness. It is an autoimmune disease meaning that is caused by the immune system. The immune system protects your body from diseases and infections. Psoriasis causes the body’s own immune system to become overactive and attacks normal tissues in the body.

Get Healthy Heights Webinar

Interested in connecting to the Washington Heights–Inwood community in a new way?

Join us for a webinar on how you can use GetHealthyHeights.org to engage the community and other organizations of Washington Heights–Inwood.

What will the webinar be about?

The Family Wellness Program

The 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.

FREE HEALTHY HOMES WORKSHOP IN MANHATTAN

Sponsored by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Healthy Homes Program

Friday Songs and Stories with PJ Library in Fort Tryon Park!

Nutrición y Salud Conferencia Internacional 2017

Nutrición y Salud
Conferencia Internacional 2017

• Conocer hábitos saludables de alimentación y compras de comida para toda la familia.
• Planeación de menú con demostracion de cocina.
• Autoevaluación de mi estilo de vida, actividad física y desar-rollo de mi plan de acción.

Agosto 24, 2017

9:00 am -- 4:00 pm

What Is Lyme Disease?

Going on Vacation? Don’t Forget Your Health

¿Proveé usted cuidado a una persona mayor?

Charla de salud de los riñones

¿Problemas con su visión?

¿Qué necesita saber sobre el VPH y el cáncer cervical?

El cáncer y la genética

Trastornos de la tiroides

¿Tiene problemas para dormir?

Conozca Su Riesgo

Envejecimiento Inteligente

The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Journey Comes to Washington Heights!

This week, Columbia University Medical Center hosts a traveling exhibit from the National Institutes of Health to raise awareness about the All of Us Research Program and the opportunity for community members to participate. The All of Us Journey will be at the Fort Washington Green Market on Tuesday, August 22, from 9am-3pm as part of a 37-week national tour.

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.

Zika Virus

Sex + Health + Aging

Enfermedad cardiovascular y LUPUS

¿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.

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.

Diabetes & Nutrition- Henry N. Ginsberg Interview- Clip 4

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

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.

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.

Heights Picture of the Week- Aug. 14

During the summer months food poisoning peaks as warmer temperatures cause germs to grow more quickly on food.

If you are going to be grilling this summer season, follow these simple steps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be safe and avoid the risk of illness.

Summer Cooking: Protect Against Foodborne Illnesses

Food poisoning is very common in summer months because warmer temperatures can cause germs to grow more quickly on food.

Follow these simple steps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be safe and avoid getting sick:

Relaciones saludables; Una charla de salud educativa gratis Sobre la violencia en las relaciones

Relaciones saludables; Una charla de salud educativa gratis Sobre la violencia en las relaciones

Dance Fusion

Dance 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!

Late Night Science: How Hearing Works

 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?

Salud de la mujer: Los cánceres del sistema reproductivo

Salud de la mujer: Los cánceres del sistema reproductivo

Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el cáncer ginecológico

UROLOGIC CANCER: A free educational talk on cancers of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system

UROLOGIC CANCER

A free educational talk on cancers of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system

¿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

The Heights Feel Good Fest by MindBodySoul Yoga & The United Palace of Cultural Arts

MindBodySoul 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

Join us for a day of:

The Healthy Cook: Romaine & Citrus Salad

The Healthy Cook is a new seasonal recipe series presented by City Harvest and their Healthy Neighborhoods Program.

¿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 

¿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
•¿Cuáles son los tipos de pérdida de audición?
•¿Qué causa la pérdida auditiva?
•¿Cómo se trata la pérdida auditiva?
•¿Cómo se puede prevenir la pérdida de audición?

Does your child have a runny nose? It could be hay fever: A free educational talk on hay fever (allergic rhinitis) in children and adolescents

Does 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)?
•What are the causes of hay fever?
•What are the symptoms of hay fever?
•How to manage hay fever

What Is Lyme Disease?

¿Qué es la enfermedad de Lyme?

Late Night Science: "No more tears? You'd better hope not!"

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-2017-late-night-science-no-more-tears-...

Heard about brain science discoveries in the news?

Clases de Bajo Costo Para Mujeres Embarazadas

New York City Prenatal Fitness Initiative esta ofreciendo clases de bajo costo para mujeres embarazada.

Heights Picture of the Week- June 20

The 2017 Uptown Arts Stroll features open studios, art exhibitions, concerts, literary events, and performances during the month of June, throughout Northern Manhattan from West 135th Street to West 220th Street.

2017 Uptown Arts Stroll

For the past 14 years, local artists and leaders have partnered to build a stronger community through the arts in Northern Manhattan. The Uptown Arts Stroll is an annual showcase for this effort, giving a voice to an arts community that is growing in the often overlooked and quickly gentrifying neighborhoods of West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood.

The Healthy Cook: Radish and Avocado Sandwiches

The Healthy Cook is a new seasonal recipe series presented by City Harvest and their Healthy Neighborhoods Program.

Late Night Science: Emotion and the Brain: A New Role for Serotonin

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?

The Healthy Cook: Cajun Oven Fries

The Healthy Cook is a new seasonal recipe series presented by City Harvest and their Healthy Neighborhoods Program.

Forest Fitness Walks

Have you noticed how much better being in nature makes you feel? Did you know that science backs this up? Did you know Inwood has the last native forest on Manhattan, where our oldest and wildest trees still live? Or that there are three marked trails to guide you through the magnificent forest? Experience moving through nature in Nancy Bruning’s Free Forest Fitness Class in Inwood Hill Park.

Venture Capital: The Science (and Art) of Investing

Translational Therapeutics Seminar Series: Venture Capital: The Science (and Art) of Investing
Presenter: Stephanie Stehman, PhD, Senior Associate, Osage University Partners

Date: May 22, 2017
Time: 4:00- 5:30pm
Location: Irving Institute (PH10- 405)
Full Address: 622 West 168th street,10th Floor, New York, NY 10032

Mental Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” Only around 17% of American adults are considered to be in the best mental health.

The Healthy Cook: Black Bean Potato Soup

The Healthy Cook is a new seasonal recipe series presented by City Harvest and their Healthy Neighborhoods Program.

Mother's Day Celebration for AMP-DanceXercise

Celebremos juntas a todas las madres❗Come celebrate together all the mothers❗

Late Night Science: How Neurons Use Motor Proteins to Transport Cargo

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?

La salud de los hombres: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre la salud física, mental y sexual de los hombres

La 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
•¿Cómo afecta la enfermedad cardíaca a su salud sexual?
•Descubra cómo su salud física y mental están vinculadas
•Aprenda maneras en que los hombres pueden mantenerse sanos

¿Va de vacaciones? No se olvide de su salud: Una charla educativa gratuita sobre el cuidado de su salud cuando viaja

Emergency Planning for Non-Citizens in NYC/ Planificación de Emergencia para los Inmigrantes en NYC

Emergency Planning for Non-Citizens in NYC

 Information about emergency child care planning
 Updating School Blue Cards
 Information about obtaining passports for your children

FREE consultation with volunteer attorneys on emergency planning

Dia de los Niños

Dia de los Niños

29 de abril del 2017
Hora: 12pm-5pm

Ven 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

Immigration March / Marcha De Inmigración

23 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.

Manhattan Community District 12: Washington Heights and Inwood Community Health Profile

The New York City Community Health Profiles capture the health of 59 community districts across the city. The most comprehensive reports of neighborhood health ever produced, they look beyond traditional health measures to define a broader picture of neighborhood health including conditions such as housing quality, air pollution, and types of food accessible.

NYT: Why Deep Breathing May Keep Us Calm

New York Times Phys Ed column writer Gretchen Reynolds talks about new research that has uncovered why deep breathing helps people feel calm. In a study from a group of scientists at Stanford, UCLA and other universities the researchers began using new ways to look at how genes control the speed of our breathing and how this can help us keep calm.

FREE HEALTHY HOMES WORKSHOP:for all parents and caregivers

FREE HEALTHY HOMES WORKSHOP
for all parents and caregivers

Sponsored by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Healthy Homes Program

Come and learn about:
•Lead poisoning and sources of lead
•Preventing and getting rid of bedbugs
•How to control pests safely

Car Free NYC: Earth Day

Join Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez for:

Car Free NYC: Earth Day

Saturday, April 22
10 am to 4pm

From 181 street to 190 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue

¿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?
•¿Cuáles son los síntomas de la artritis? ¿Qué causa la artritis?
•¿Cuál es el tratamiento para la artritis?
•¿Qué ejercicios pueden mejorar el movimiento si usted tiene artritis?

Riverstone's Spring Gala salutes community stars

Come support seniors and salute uptown community stars Honorable Mark Levine (Councilmember District 7) and Dr. Steven Kaplan of NYP Ambulatory Care Network.

Peter Walsh and Martin Collins emcee (in itself a show!)

Reserve space and buy raffle tickets ($5 for up to $500 in prizes!)

¿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

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.

National Nutrition Month Education Day

Isabella Institute for Older Adults / 50+ Club National Nutrition Month Education Day

Health in Our Community: A free educational talk on the health of adults in Washington Heights/Inwood

Health 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?
• What is being done to address these health disparities?
• What research is being done on minority health?

¿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

¿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?
•¿Cuáles son los síntomas del cáncer colorrectal?
•¿Qué pruebas están disponibles para el cáncer colorrectal? ¿Cuándo debe hacerse la prueba?
•Haga una cita para la detección del cáncer colorrectal!

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?
•What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?
•What screenings are available for colorectal cancer? When should you get screened?
•Schedule an appointment for colorectal cancer screening!

Late Night Science en Español

Ha escuchado hablar sobre descubrimientos cientificos en las noticias?

Alguna vez se ha preguntado como la ciencia llega a las noticias?

Tiene curiosidad por saber como es la investigacion que se lleva a cabo en el Centro Medico de Columbia University?

KIDNEY HEALTH: A free educational talk on common kidney disorders

KIDNEY HEALTH: A free educational talk on common kidney disorders

•Overview of kidney health
•What are common kidney disorders?
•How do you prevent kidney disease?
•What kinds of foods are good for your kidneys?
•What research is being done on kidney disorders?

What is a Mediterranean Diet?A free educational talk on how a Mediterranean diet can promote health and prevent disease

What is a Mediterranean Diet?A free educational talk on how a Mediterranean diet can promote health and prevent disease

Join us at our February meeting!

Please join us at our February general body meeting! In this meeting, we will focus on the following:

1. Icebreaker & healthy snacks
2. Presentation of community food research results (Guest: Columbia MPH students)
3. Exciting Founders Committee updates
4. Time for announcements (open to all, please bring flyers)

Washington Heights Workforce1 Career Center

You 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.

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:

The Columbia Gambling Disorders Clinic at NYSPI

Problem gambling ruins the lives of millions of people every year. Our Gambling Disorders Clinic provides treatment for gambling disorders at no cost.

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

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.

Taller educativo en Riverstone

CDC: Noroviruses

Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about noroviruses.

NYT- Well: Get Up and Move. It May Make You Happier.

New York Times Phys Ed column writer Gretchen Reynolds talks about new research that suggests that when people get up and move, even a little, they tend to be happier than when they are still. This is according to an interesting new study that used cellphone data to track activities and moods.

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.

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.

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.

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**

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.

The Medical Roots Project

The 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.

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.

Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights-Inwood

The 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.

Columbia University Mobile Dental Center

The 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.

For mroe information or location contact:

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.

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.

NewYork-Presbyterian - Urgicare Center  

Our Urgent Care Center offers high quality medical care for minor emergencies, illnesses, and injuries.

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.

NYT- Well: Running May Be Good for Your Knees

The widely held thinking is that running damages and wears down cartilage in the knees. However, there is little scientific evidence to support this idea and a growing body of research suggests the opposite. New York Times Phys Ed column writer Gretchen Reynolds talks about new research that suggests that running may be good for your knees, contrary to popular belief. 

The Healthy Cook: Sweet Potato & Red Bean Chili

The Healthy Cook is a new seasonal recipe series presented by City Harvest and their Healthy Neighborhoods Program.

HPV Vaccines: Vaccinating Your Preteen or Teen

HPV Vaccines: Vaccinating Your Preteen or Teen

Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about the HPV vaccine.

WIC office- New York Presbyterian Hospital

What 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?