Health & Nutrition

The Finished product

A healthy, delicious vegan recipe. Try it!

As many of you know I have been vegan for just under two years and vegetarian for eight years. As I mentioned in a previous column I became vegetarian/vegan for humane, health and religious reasons. Over the years I have […]

BP Ruben Diaz Jr. Announces Town Meeting on Ebola Oct 29

BP Ruben Diaz Jr. Announces Town Meeting on Ebola Oct 29

Borough President announces Town Hall meeting on Ebola Hear the facts and not the rumors

Dr. Raju, President HHC

Ebola Update: The Sky Is Not Falling

As a member of the North Bronx Health network which includes Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital I have complete faith in our Health and Hospitals Corporation, NBHN and the HHC hospitals in The Bronx and throughout New […]

by · October 16, 2014 · Editorials, Health & Nutrition
Last Night’s BronxTalk: Public Health In The South Bronx

Last Night’s BronxTalk: Public Health In The South Bronx

From BronxTalk: Last night’s BronxTalk featured analysis of a community survey in Melrose. “The focus was on public health as WHEDco presented a study they’ve done in advance of new development in the region. This fascinating show that cuts to the […]

by · October 14, 2014 · Health & Nutrition, Partners, Video
Upcoming No-Cost Breast Cancer Screening Events – Bronx

Upcoming No-Cost Breast Cancer Screening Events – Bronx

The American-Italian Cancer Foundation’s (AICF) mobile, No-Cost Breast Cancer Screening Program which provides mammograms and clinical breast exams to uninsured and medically underserved New York City women is scheduled to conduct screenings in your neighborhood. Below is a list for […]

by · October 14, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Health & Nutrition

This Year’s Flu Season: What You Need to Know Now

THIS YEAR’S FLU SEASON: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW   New Vaccine and Regulations to Impact Patient Care, Prompt Early Vaccination   New York (October 7, 2014) – Each year, 30,000 people die from influenza infection and its complications. […]

by · October 13, 2014 · Health & Nutrition
The word processor for my cochlear implant.  A true miracle.  With the implant my hearing has gone from around 20% to 90%.

A Miracle to Restore Hearing For All

I was born deaf in my left ear. Nobody actually knew that until I was in the fourth grade or higher. In fact, in elementary school I was chastised for not paying attention. I still have report cards where teachers […]

To Die With Dignity

To Die With Dignity

As I age there is one thing I am very sure and emphatic about. When the time comes I want to die with dignity at home. We are reading and hearing about many seniors who have lived their lives with […]

Ebola:  Let Cooler Heads Prevail

Ebola: Let Cooler Heads Prevail

By columnist Lewis H. Goldstein Last night at a meeting of the Community Advisory Board (CAB) of the North Bronx Healthcare Network (Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital) I, as a member of the CAB, was able to […]

The Healthy Lifestyles Challenge

The Healthy Lifestyles Challenge

 

by · September 5, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Health & Nutrition
CHAM hosts 2nd Annual Turner Syndrome Workshop

CHAM hosts 2nd Annual Turner Syndrome Workshop

Earlier this month, young girls and their families attended the second annual Turner Syndrome Workshop at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM). Turner Syndrome affects 1 in 2,000 live births and occurs when there is an absence of all or […]

by · August 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Health & Nutrition
Kids at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Received Visit from MLB Umpires Bringing Build-A-Bear Toys

Kids at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Received Visit from MLB Umpires Bringing Build-A-Bear Toys

The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore where Major League Baseball umpires visited patients and gave out Build-A-Bear toys and outfits, including bear-sized Yankees™ and Mets™ uniforms.   Prince Cruz, 7, enjoyed his visit from MLB umpires at The Children’s Hospital at […]

New HIV Prevention Device Being Studied at Montefiore

New HIV Prevention Device Being Studied at Montefiore   HIV infection disproportionately impacts young African/African American and Latina women both nationally and in the Bronx. The vast majority of young women who contract HIV do so through heterosexual sex and […]

by · August 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Health & Nutrition
Community Health and Resource Fair

Community Health and Resource Fair

  NYC Council Member Andy King will be hosting a “Community Health and Resource Fair” this Saturday, Aug. 23, 11am to 4pm at 940 East Gun Hill Rd., Bronx. There will be mobile health and legal vans, health screenings, exhibits […]

by · August 22, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Health & Nutrition

Bronx Borough President Diaz, Jr. & the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Here is our own Bronx Borough President taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. WAY TO GO, BP Diaz, Jr.!!! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=772296886149297&set=vb.102942666418059&type=2&theater