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Participants of a Diabetes Self-Management class at Sundance Social Adult Day Center pose after a graduation ceremony.

Health

20 persons graduate from Diabetes Self-Management class

By Tangerine Clarke

From left: Williams Andrew, chairman and co-founder, Sherly Demosthenes-Atkinson, CEO and NYS Sen. Kevin Parker.

Health

CABS Health Network celebrates unsung heroes with Circle of Care Awards

By Patrick Buddington

Tracy Barry-Austin.

Guyana

Tracy Barry-Austin tells her story about living with diabetes

By Nelson A. King

Participants at the inaugural Obesity Walk organized by One Brooklyn Health.

Health

One Brooklyn Health launches inaugural Obesity Walk

By Nelson A. King

It's a girl. Baby shower.

Brooklyn

Tribeca Pediatrics, East Brooklyn presents Baby Shower and Diaper Bank Program

By Staff

Survivors, thrivers and supporters gathered for a photo-op after fellowship session at the 6th Annual Queens Cancer Walk Candlelight Vigil at the Radha Krishna Mandir in Queens, on Oct. 28.

Health

Queens Cancer Walk group honors victims during candlelight vigil at Radha Krishna Mandir in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

From left are volunteer Keylia Carter, Klein Dolcine, Michael Scanlon, and volunteer Quintasia Welch.

Brooklyn

Sen. Parker collaborates with MSK & NY Cancer & Blood Specialists for free mammogram event

By Tangerine Clarke

A resident shows off her flu shot, next to Senator Kevin Parker who organized a two-day flu shot outreach on Oct. 20 & 21.

Brooklyn

Senator Parker hosts community flu shot outreach

By Tangerine Clarke

Dr. Christopher Tufton.

Jamaica

Jamaican government call on Diaspora to help improve healthcare

By Dawn Plummer

Lady Ira Lewis.

Guyana

NJ Guyana Medical Mission to conduct outreaches from Oct 29 to Nov 3 across the Republic

By Tangerine Clarke

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Dorothy Providence breast cancer-free for 34 years

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican Pauline Thomas at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church.

Jamaica

Jamaican Pauline Thomas celebrates 16th year breast cancer free

By Nelson A. King

Local elected officials gathered at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Sept. 27 to demand accountability from One Brooklyn Health after the longtime CEO was suddenly ousted.

Brooklyn

Healthcare workers, Brooklyn pols demand accountability after One Brooklyn Health CEO quietly ousted

By Jada Camille

Sen. Kevin Parker, fourth from left, poses with medical personnel during the 5th Annual Edward Swire Memorial Blood Drive at Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church, on Sept.23.

Health

Sen. Parker hosts 5th Annual Edward Swire Memorial Blood Drive

By Tangerine Clarke

Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, PAHO director.

Health

Suicide a cause for concern in the Americas

By Dawn Plummer

Participants registering at the health fair.

Health

SUNY Downstate 2nd Annual Healthy Lifestyle Fair focuses on Autism Awareness and Acceptance

By Nelson A. King

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