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Healthy Habits to Help Reduce Stress

WEBStay Active. Exercise is one of the easiest ways to keep your body healthy and release stress. Physical activity is linked to lower risk of diseases, stronger bones and muscles, im­proved mental health and cognitive function and lower risk of depres­sion. It can also help increase en­ergy and improve quality of sleep.

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Velázquez Announces Federal Grants for Health Care Centers

WEBMay 09, 2024. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez announced that the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded grants to support two health centers in Brooklyn and Queens. Both these centers are Federally Qualified Health Centers which serve as safety nets that deliver comprehensive services in the community. ODA Primary

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Elmhurst Hospital Center Opens Cancer Care Pavilion

WEB(L. to r.): Dr. Ramanathan Raju, New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation executive vice president/chief medical officer, Dr. Jasmin Moshirpur, Mount Sinai/Regional Medical Director, Queens Health Network, state Senator John Sabini and Councilmembers Helen Sears and Hiram Monserrate cut the ribbon to open the new …

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EmblemHealth Hosts Queens Health and Wellness Expo

WEBOn Saturday, October 9, 2021, EmblemHealth, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health insurers, will host a continuation of its series of Healthier Futures Wellness Expos in Flushing, Queens, working alongside local elected officials and community organizations. This event will build off Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony of the EmblemHealth …

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New Executive Leadership At Elmhurst Hospital

WEBAugust 30, 2023. Dr. Hadeel Alkhairw. NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst announced three new appointments to its Executive Leadership team: Dr. Hadeel Alkhairw as Chief Quality Officer, Dr. Thaina Rousseau-Pierre as Patient Safety Offi­cer and Chief Equity Officer, and Gail Young, DNP, RN, as Deputy Chief Nursing Officer.

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We Are Healthy & Strong, Thanks To Them

WEBWelcome to our Medical Issue, highlighting the various facilities we have access to in our superb borough. It is a point of pride for Queens residents that we have access to the best medical care and fitness centers in the world. Every specialty and mode of treatment is not only represented, but is also at

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LIJ Forest Hills Unveils New Imaging Center

WEBLong Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center at Forest Hills debuted on October 28 a new, state-of-the-art Imaging Center, part of an $8.2 million expansion of the hospital’s radiology and obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) departments. US Rep. Grace Meng, Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz, and a representative for Borough President Melinda …

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EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care Helps Support the Mind, Body, …

WEBIn an ongoing commitment to help address the diverse health and wellness needs of New Yorkers, EmblemHealth, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health insurers, held a Community Resource Day on February 22 at EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care’s Flushing location to help the public learn more about free and confidential healthcare …

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Centers Plan For Healthy Living Opens In Flushing

WEBThe CPHL office is located at 130-30 31st Ave. in Flushing. They can be reached at 718- 215-7000. Centers Health Care is comprised of some of the leading providers of healthcare services in New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island. The company includes 29 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities with nearly 5,000 skilled nursing …

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Living Smart to Protect Your Heart

WEBWhen it comes to recognizing and responding to the signs of a heart attack, early action can make the difference between life and death. But action even earlier to improve lifestyle and eating habits can make a big difference, too. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports about 25 percent of all

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Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Awards $172 Million In Grants

WEBThe Mother Cabrini Health Foundation announced it has awarded 514 grants totaling $172 million to support nonprofit organizations addressing community health needs and disparities in health outcomes across New York State in 2024. Based on an analysis of community needs and feedback from frontline healthcare and social service …

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A Delicious Way To Support Your Immune System

WEBBolstering your immune system during win­ter, when coughs and colds seem to take control, is a must for the entire family. Supporting your wellness can start in a simple place – with the foods you eat and drink. Consider an easy choice for any season like Florida orange juice, which can help you and your

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MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES CITY HAS SERVED OVER 750 …

WEBBuilds on ‘HealthyNYC’ Goals to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths by 25 Percent by 2030. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jason Graham today announced that the city has served more than 750 family members of fatal overdose victims through a first-in-the-nation support program …

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EHC Opens New Psychiatric Emergency Room

WEBOn Friday, March 20, City Councilmember Helen Sears and Assemblymember Jeffrion Aubry cut the ribbon to open the newly renovated Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Room at Elmhurst Hospital Center. Sears and Aubry were joined by Health and Hospitals Corporation Board Member Anna Kril, Queens Health Network Regional …

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Pick Up Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits At Select QPL Locations

WEBFree At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available at Select Queens Public Library Locations. Free at-home COVID-19 test kits will be available for pick up at select library locations during regular hours of service, until an hour before closing. Limit of two (2) kits per person, while supplies last. Participating Library Locations: Arverne Bayside

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Cutting-Edge Vascular Treatments Brought To Mount Sinai Queens

WEBDiseases and disorders of blood vessels are quite common, affecting an estimated 80 million Americans. Some conditions cause minor symptoms, while others can be serious or even life threatening. Mount Sinai Health System is a world leader in the treatment of vascular diseases; and now, with the addition of Christopher Smolock, MD, …

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Helping Alleviate Social Isolation Among Older Adults In Queens

WEBCongress Member Grace Meng has secured funds in the amount of $551,210, administered by the Admin­istration for Community Living of the U.S. Depart­ment of Health and Human Services, to help connect residents in Meng’s district to DOROT’s rich menu of online and in-person programming and its mean­ingful volunteer opportunities. …

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Elmhurst Hospital Center Hosts Senior Art Show

WEBElmhurst Hospital Center Senior Care Clinic Director Amy Colaluca (c,), Queens Health Network Senior Vice President Dr. Ann Sullivan, (far r.), and EHC Chief Operating Officer Wayne Zimmerman (back, r.) pose with the clinic patients-artists who participated in the EHC Senior Care Clinic annual Senior Art Show. On Tuesday, …

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A Health Savings Account Can Boost Your Retirement Savings

WEBDear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in contributing to a health savings account to help boost my retire­ment savings but would like to better un­derstand how they work. What can you tell me? —Almost 60 Dear Almost, A health savings account, or HSA, is a fantastic financial tool that can help you build up a

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Toxic Sites In Queens Likely To Cause Serious Illnesses

WEBIn the nine communities with two or more Superfund sites, residents were at an even higher risk for these illnesses. According to the Gotbaum study the 16 Superfund sites in Queens are: •Bayside–Fort Totten, Willets Point Boulevard. •Breezy Point–LILCO, Rockaway Park, Beach Channel Drive and Beach 108th Street.

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Thomas Mackell, Jr. Was 74

WEBBy ohtadmin. on October 19, 2016. Born and raised in Queens, Thomas J. Mackell, Jr. (Ed.D.) a labor leader and staunch advocate for working people, who also served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and Executive Director of the Maritime Labor Alliance passed away on October 9, following a fierce battle with cancer. He was 74.

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