Photo: William J. Nazareth, Jr./Callen-Lorde Callen-Lorde is a real healthcare provider on the front lines of gender-affirming care and other healthcare for LGBTQIA+ people regardless of their ability to pay What is Callen-Lorde, which appears in the Season 1 finale of Netflix’s “Glamorous,” via a Callen-Lorde business card for “Dr.Continue Reading
Photo by Ahmer Kalam on Unsplash Winds Expected to Bring Potential Near-Surface Smoke Impacts Statewide Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on expected air quality this week. The State continues to closely monitor air quality for potential impacts from Canadian wildfires, as well as ozone and other pollutants. The current New York StateContinue Reading
Photo by Steve Johnson LBGTQ Equality Day celebrates four landmark U.S. Supreme Court rulings that were each released on June 26 Visit the “In the Footsteps of Heroes” display featuring prominent LGBTQ+ figures and today’s newest leaders who fought for and continue to advance a more equitable New York TheContinue Reading
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Department Encourages Public to Protect Brain Health Through Healthy Lifestyle Choices The New York State Department of Health recognizes Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June, and encourages New Yorkers to make healthy lifestyle choices that can improve their overall brain health and mayContinue Reading
A rendering of the entrance of the new Animal Care Center and Veterinary Clinic in the Baychester neighborhood of the Bronx The 50,000 square-foot Animal Care Center will have space for approximately 70 dogs, 140 cats, 30 rabbits and 20 animals of other species NYC Department of Health and MentalContinue Reading
On Sunday, May 21, the JCC Manhattan will host its annual Shirley Kohn Spa Day for Individuals Living with Breast or Ovarian Cancer. The free virtual spa day is designed to lift the spirits of those with cancer, and the lineup includes a sampling of spa experiences, including mindful movement, as wellContinue Reading
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70[1] making early detection key. When detected early, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99%[2] and a skin check is an essential and simple way of detecting suspicious moles that may be cancerous. La Roche-Posay, the worldwide leader inContinue Reading
Photo: oinonio, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons State to Stockpile 150,000 Doses of Misoprostol, a Five-Year Supply, to Meet Current Anticipated Needs Governor Working with Legislature on New Protections to Safeguard Access to Medication Abortion Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State will stockpile the abortion medication MisoprostolContinue Reading
The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (MMJCCM) announces the line-up for Brain Health Kitchen + Broadway’s Best for Parkinson’s: Boosting Brain Health with Food, an in-person event, with virtual streaming option, on Monday, April 17 at 6:00 PM. The event will feature a panel of experts on how the foods we eat influence our healthContinue Reading
Long-Awaited Transition to NYRx Provides Eight Million Members Expanded Access to Prescription Medications at More Than 5,000 Pharmacies Statewide Change Invests $705 Million in Medicaid Funding Directly to 340b providers, including Ryan White HIV/AIDS programs, Federally Qualified Health Centers and Hospitals Governor Kathy Hochul launched NYRx, the state’s new pharmacy benefit program, whichContinue Reading