Health Check: Health Equity During National Minority Health Month

By ELIZABETH SPURRELL-HUSS

April is National Minority Health Month which also includes National Public Health Week. This year, many healthcare and public health organizations, like the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are using the month to raise awareness about health equity and why it is important for everyone. What is Health Equity? Research has shown that our health depends on much more than what we eat (or don’t eat!), our genes, or how well we follow doctors’ orders. In fact, where we live, work, play, and pray greatly influences our

By MARY LOU POMPEI

March is National Nutrition Month. Every year, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spearheads a nutrition education campaign, and this year’s theme is “Celebrate A World of Flavors.” The goal is to help us improve our nutrition and celebrate flavors and cuisines from both our own and other cultures. This National Nutrition Month, we encourage you to try new flavors and foods from around the world. Many cultures have foods in common that can be prepared in different ways. For example, beans are a popular food in many cultures. Beans are high-fiber, low-fat sources of protein, and a great

By DR. JOSE M. WILEY

February is American Heart Month, when we raise awareness about heart disease and how to prevent it. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in adults living in New York City, and it is important to know if you are at risk for heart disease. New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has tools and resources to help you identify and manage your risk for heart disease. You can access these resources and use their Heart Age Calculator tool by going to https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/heart-age-calculator.page. One condition related to heart disease is peripheral artery disease (PAD).

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Montefiore Health System announced on Tuesday, Feb. 8, that Ruben Diaz Jr., former Bronx Borough President, has joined Montefiore as senior vice president of strategic initiatives. Diaz Jr. served as Bronx borough president from 2009-2021, where according to the official press release, he led an unprecedented revival of The Bronx in areas of economic development, job creation, health, and housing. Prior to serving as borough president, Diaz Jr. was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1997-2009. Dr. Philip O. Ozuah, president and CEO of Montefiore Health System, said, in the context of the announcement, “Ruben Diaz

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Bronx Assembly Member Nathalia Fernández (A.D. 80) and her team held one of several toy giveaways which were organized by various elected officials, local community groups and police precincts, in the lead up to the holidays. The event which was held on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, was for children in the local Norwood and Bedford Park areas, and included special guest, Santa Clause. The event was held outside Lexa Express, located at 347 East 204th Street in Norwood, and the assemblywoman said she and her team of volunteers rushed to start the giveaway early, such was the line of

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Jacobi Medical Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals public hospital system, welcomed its first baby of the New Year, Sophia Parra-Garcia, on Jan. 1 at 1.22 a.m. The baby girl weighed in at 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and is just 17 inches tall. Her proud parents, Elaine Garcia Blanco and Michael Parra Lopez, are pictured above and below – her mom holding her new bundle of joy. Judging by these cute photos of the adorable little girl, who seemed to be fast asleep in her mom’s arms, Baby Sophia appeared nonplussed over the buzz she generated at Jacobi

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Amid the continued surge of the COVID-19 Omicron variant across the United States and around the world, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer made an announcement on Sunday, Jan. 2, about both testing in New York, and a new push to deliver New York State with enough of the newest weapon in the war on COVID: antiviral pills. The FDA recently authorized two antiviral pills to treat people with #COVID19. Both antiviral pills are currently only available to people who have tested positive and are at the highest risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Schumer said that science has finally

By JOSÉ A. GIRALT

The wow effect was high at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 17. More than 2,000 complimentary invites, courtesy of Montefiore Health System, went out for that night’s performance of The Nutcracker, presented by the Westchester Ballet Company (WBC). As a gesture of appreciation for their outstanding efforts on the front line for almost two years, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most of the audience comprised healthcare workers from Montefiore Health System’s New York metro locations. In a press release announcing the event, WBC described the invited audience members as “tirelessly caring for the community

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