Health News – Caribbean Life

Governor Kathy Hochul.

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New law for prenatal benefits

By Dawn Plummer

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, MP unveil a plaque during a visit to Spanish Town Hospital on March 23, 2022 in Spanish Town, Jamaica.

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Health study reveals high rates of alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use among Jamaicans

By Dawn Plummer

Dr. Suzanne Mullings, RN delivers the keynote address.

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Jamaican-born Nursing Dean Dr. Suzanne Mullings underscores importance of mentorship

By Nelson A. King

Susan Almodovar, owner of Unicare Adult Daycare, joins family, friends, and community leaders for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of her new South Richmond Hill location.

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Unicare expands in Queens with heartfelt ceremony and community support

By Tracey Khan

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What older adults should know this RSV season

By Statepoint

Participants display their certificates at the Sundance Livonia. Dr. Janice McLean, president of APC is at left with Hanna Liriano-(DOH Clinical Community Linkage Project Manager) at right.

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Fifty-five persons graduate from Diabetes Prevention and Diabetes Self-Management classes

By Tangerine Clarke

Circle of Care Awards (COCA) 2024 honorees.

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CABS Circle of Care Awards Gala celebrates community and caregivers

By Michael Kevin Williams

Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman, left, applauds as former Assembly Member Nick Perry, second from right, cuts the ribbon, flanked by Dr. Rev. Waterman, vice chair of the OBH Board of Trustees, second from left, and Dr. Sandra Scott, interim CEO of OBH, right.

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Brookdale Medical Center unveils new state-of-the art MRI system

By Nelson A. King

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NYC Health + Hospitals recognizes nursing professionals for DAISY, BEE Awards

By Nelson A. King

Several survivors, thrivers, and supporters joined Allison Alexis, third from left, sitting at her Seventh Annual Cancer Awareness candlelight vigil on Oct. 18 in Queens. Assembly Member Khaleel, fourth standing in the back row, was among the supporters.

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Breast cancer survivor Allison Alexis hosts 7th annual candlelight vigil

By Tangerine Clarke

U.S.-based Guyanese entrepreneur Nola Rodney owns Waterfall Lounge Bar & Grill.

Business

Entrepreneur Nola Rodney unveils Mental Health initiative for New York’s Caribbean Diaspora

By Tracey Khan

CANA/BMW Chapter members pose with a proclamation held by Dawn Africa, DNP, RN, sixth from left, and Dahniel Samuel.

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CANA’s BMW Chapter honors Barbadian Aston Greenidge, African-American Lloyd Griffin

By Nelson A. King

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

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City Council passes legislation to strengthen maternal care supports

By Nelson A. King

Trinidadian attorney Gemma Thomas-Ahayse.

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‘The fright from the cancer diagnosis is still quite unbearable’: Trinidadian attorney Gemma Thomas-Ahyase

By Nelson A. King

Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses town hall meeting.

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Hochul signs new law to enhance insurance coverage for breast cancer screening and imaging

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn resident and cancer survivor Dorothy Providence.

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Dorothy Providence breast cancer-free for 35 years

By Nelson A. King

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