Compassionate Care for Syrian Refugees
During this holiday season it is important to reflect on the many acts of kindness being done throughout the world
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Health
Medicaid Starting to Pay for Doulas at Births in Brooklyn and Erie County
In an effort to improve mother and child post-partum outcomes, the State of New York, under a pilot program, will
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Six Children in Brooklyn Come Down with Measles
Six children, ages 11 months to 4 years old, are reported to have contracted the highly contagious, childhood illness of
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Hedvig Hricak and Two Others Receive Outstanding Service Award from NAM
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced on October 15, 2018 the three honorees who will receive the organization’s award
Read moreBrooklyn Raccoons Target of Aerial Vaccination Program
City-dwelling raccoons are certainly a nuisance to human residents, but they can also be dangerous, and even life-threatening if they
Read more2013 Measles Outbreak Price Tag: $400,000
In 2013, after a visit to London where one child contracted measles, the disease spread to 57 additional people, none
Read moreNew York City: Center for Cancer Research, Diagnosis and Treatment
New York City is one of the chief centers for cancer care, not only in the United States, but all
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Zika Awareness Stepped Up in New York
In its efforts to keep the Zika virus from gaining a hold in New York City, the NYC Department of
Read moreWomen and the Environment: A Brief History of Involvement
We all know how important environmentalism is in today’s world. But did you know that it took a woman from
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Dry Harbor Rehab Upgrading Cardio-Pulmonary Program
Conveniently located in Middle Village, New York, Dry Harbor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center is a state-of-the-art facility which has
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