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PHIPPS NEIGHBORHOODS HOSTS COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

August 30, 2022 2:30 PM·
Phipps Neighborhoods’ COVID-19 Disparities Initiative

Phipps Neighborhoods staff hosted a health fair at Crotona Park earlier this month. CREDIT: Phipps Neighborhoods

On Friday, August 19, 2022, hundreds of Bronx residents came out to a festive community health fair hosted by Phipps Neighborhoods’ COVID-19 Disparities Initiative at Crotona Park. This inspiring Day of Action event featured free health screenings, a Zumba class, a DJ, face painting, raffles, and back-to-school supply giveaways, along with PPEs and COVID Home Test kit distribution and referrals to health care providers.

Phipps Neighborhoods’ COVID-19 Disparities Initiative

Acacia Network was a health fair participant

“This health fair offered our organization a great opportunity to partner with community groups to bring health screenings, much needed school supplies, and a day of fun to Bronx families,” said Andre White, Executive Director & CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods. “This was a wonderful event, and we appreciate the support we received from both our partners and the community as a whole.”

Phipps Neighborhoods’ COVID-19 Disparities Initiative

Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda and his team distributed back-to-school supplies.

Partners at the event included State Senator Luis Sepulveda, Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, MetroPlus Health, Montefiore, Acacia Network, Essen Health Care, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NY Reach, Morris Heights Health Center, NYPD, FDNY, ACS, NYC Commission on Human Rights, the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender Based Violence, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, Bridge Builders Community Partnership, Vertex, Center for Employment Opportunities, Riders Alliance, Girl Wow, Destination Tomorrow, and Argus Community.

Phipps Neighborhoods’ COVID-19 Disparities Initiative

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Author: Michael Benjamin is a public affairs consultant and an editorial board member at The New York Post. He is a former contributing columnist to the NY Post, City and State NY and other publications. He is a former Member of the New York State Assembly (2003-2010) and once led the Bronx Board of Elections. Since leaving office, he has appeared as a commentator on TWC NY1, Bronxnet OPEN, Good Day NY, and Al Jazeera America. His columns and blog focus on corruption, government, education, politics, redistricting, nuclear energy and race. He holds a B.A. in political science from Syracuse University.