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Mayor Adams, Fund For Public Health NYC Announce Conference To Improve Black Maternal Health

Mayor Adams, Fund For Public Health NYC Announce Conference To Improve Black Maternal Health

Participants Will Discuss Ways to Improve Maternal Health to Protect Black Families and Babies in New York City Advances Adams Administration’s Goal in HealthyNYC to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality by 10 Percent by 2030 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan…

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

HealthyNYC” Aims to Increase Life Expectancy to 83 Years by 2030, Focuses on Reducing Chronic Disease, Overdose, Maternal Mortality Deaths, and More. The campaign sets ambitious targets to address the greatest drivers of premature death, including chronic and diet-related diseases, screenable cancers, overdose, suicide, maternal mortality, violence, and COVID-19.

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Improving Equitable Access to High-Quality Breast Cancer Screening, Treatment and Care

Improving Equitable Access to High-Quality Breast Cancer Screening, Treatment and Care

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women in NYC. Moreover, non-Hispanic Black women have the highest mortality rate and face higher rates of late-stage diagnosis and premature mortality when compared to women in other racial/ethnic groups. Addressing these inequities is a priority for the New York City Department of Health and…

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Continuing the Journey: Team FPHNYC’s Inspiring Runners

Continuing the Journey: Team FPHNYC’s Inspiring Runners

As the countdown to the TCS NYC Marathon on November 5th, continues, we are thrilled to present the second installment of our blog series dedicated to the incredible members of team FPHNYC. Just like the city itself, our team embodies resilience, and a shared commitment to making a profound impact.  In our first blog post, we…

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Running with Purpose: Meet the Inspiring Runners of Team FPHNYC

Running with Purpose: Meet the Inspiring Runners of Team FPHNYC

On November 5th, 2023, just 2 months away, a group of dedicated individuals is lacing up their running shoes and joining team FPHNYC to make a difference that goes far beyond the finish line. Their motivation isn’t solely driven by personal records – it’s fueled by a commitment to raising funds and awareness for causes…

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NYC REACH Advances Primary Care in NYC

NYC REACH Advances Primary Care in NYC

Many New Yorkers regard their primary care providers as a trusted source of health information and quality care. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene supports the primary care system in the city through NYC REACH

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