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NYC Puts Telehealth Abortion Access on Hold
The 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday reinstated an old requirement for abortion pills to be dispensed in person. The city's Abortion Access Hub navigators have been advised to not refer patients to telehealth providers until the matter is settled in court.
May 4, 2026 9:57 AM
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Brooklyn College Hosts Perinatal Mental Health Summit in Brownsville
The summit "Relational Beginnings: Advancing Perinatal Mental Health for Parents, Infants and Families," was organized in partnership with United for Brownsville and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
May 3, 2026 10:00 AM
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NYC Health + Hospitals Honors Dr. Mason B. Pimsler for Doctor’s Day
New York City is recognizing a physician whose work has quietly shaped care across some of its most underserved communities.
Apr 18, 2026 10:00 AM
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Borough President Directs Funding to Improve Brooklyn Health Clinics
Nearly $4 million will be allocated for major improvements in women’s health, pediatrics and patient spaces.
Apr 18, 2026 10:00 AM
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Small Steps Lead to Big Results in Brooklyn Health Challenge
A yearlong Crown Heights program empowers participants to take control of their health with consistent fitness, nutrition guidance and peer accountability.
Apr 11, 2026 10:00 AM
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NYC Black Maternal Health Week to Focus on Justice, Joy And Care
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the city Health Department will connect pregnant individuals and their families with resources to support them through pregnancy and early childhood from April 11 to April 17.
Apr 9, 2026 11:49 AM
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Growing Older in New York Should Not Mean Being Left Behind
Older New Yorkers make up 20% of the city’s population, yet the New York City Department for the Aging receives just half of one penny of every dollar the city spends.
Mar 22, 2026 10:00 AM
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Brooklyn Hospital Center Nurses Rally to Stabilize Health Benefits
Nurses at the Fort Greene hospital say management needs to steady their health care fund over the long term so they do not lose benefits again.
Mar 18, 2026 11:16 AM
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South Brooklyn Health Opens Expanded $2M Oncology And Infusion Center
New York City Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health unveiled a $2 million expansion of its Oncology and Infusion Center, nearly doubling capacity and adding new cancer support services.
Mar 8, 2026 10:00 AM
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Maimonides Merger With City Hospital System Set For April 1
Once the merger with New York City Health + Hospitals closes, the maternity ward will likely get a major overhaul.
Mar 3, 2026 2:01 PM
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