Category archives for: Health

Health or Money? People With HIV Sell Their Medications on Black Market

Health or Money? People With HIV Sell Their Medications on Black Market

To make ends meet, many Washington Heights residents are selling the medicine that keeps them healthy on the black market.

Hepatitis C Needs Higher Profile, Health Workers Say

Hepatitis C Needs Higher Profile, Health Workers Say

Uptown health care professionals say not enough people understand the risks of hepatitis C infection.

COASTing Along: Seniors Flock to Transit Program Uptown

COASTing Along: Seniors Flock to Transit Program Uptown

ARC Senior Center’s new transportation program helps older adults remain in their homes.

Inwood, Washington Heights Residents Balk at Flu Shots

Inwood, Washington Heights Residents Balk at Flu Shots

Despite 2,000 annual flu-related deaths in New York City, Inwood and Washington Heights residents are reluctant to get immunized.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases on the Rise Uptown

Sexually Transmitted Diseases on the Rise Uptown

The city health department’s most recent quarterly report shows increases in chlamydia and gonorrhea cases in uptown neighborhoods.

Carrots vs. Carrot Cake: Fit for Life Program Comes to Harlem

Carrots vs. Carrot Cake: Fit for Life Program Comes to Harlem

The Fit for Life Obesity Program educates parents and children about nutrition labels, reduced-fat foods and ways to exercise.

Health Reforms Provide Some Respite for Older Gay and Lesbian Population

Health Reforms Provide Some Respite for Older Gay and Lesbian Population

The unfolding Affordable Care Act is bringing changes in treatment and costs for LGBT seniors.

Harlem’s Africans Embrace Health Care, With Exceptions

Harlem’s Africans Embrace Health Care, With Exceptions

Harlem’s pan-African community is better equipped than ever at managing its health care requirements, but problems persist.

Harlem Restaurants Join Fight Against Diabetes and Obesity

Harlem Restaurants Join Fight Against Diabetes and Obesity

Local restaurants join Mount Sinai’s Communities IMPACT Diabetes Center in a portion-control campaign.

Smoking Uptown: Locals Skeptical About New Statistics

Smoking Uptown: Locals Skeptical About New Statistics

City officials boast that the smoking rate has hit an all time low, with Harlem showing particularly dramatic declines, but upper Manhattan residents are skeptical .

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