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Announcing the class of 2024 Family Nurse Practitioner Residents

September 28, 2023

We are thrilled to welcome our newest class of Family Nurse Practitioner Residents – the Class of 2024! These four outstanding nurse practitioners were selected based on their proven dedication to the Institute’s mission...

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Dr. Alba Pumarol receives 2023 United Hospital Fund Tribute to Excellence in Health Care Award

May 10, 2023

The Institute is pleased to share that Dr. Alba Pumarol, MD, the Institute’s Regional Medical Director for the Bronx, has received the 2023 United Hospital Fund Tribute to Excellence in Health Care Award. The...

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Produce prescription program kicks off in the Bronx

March 31, 2023

The Institute’s produce prescription program offers biweekly produce boxes for a period of six months, at greatly reduced cost, to families struggling with food insecurity who are referred by their care team. The program completed...

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Mammograms available at Bronx health centers

November 1, 2022

Free mammograms are available on select dates at the Stevenson Family Health Center and the Mount Hope Family Practice. A mobile testing bus provided through a partnership with Mount Sinai will park directly outside...

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Meet the class of 2023 Family Nurse Practitioner Residents

October 31, 2022

We are delighted to welcome our newest class of Family Nurse Practitioner Residents – the Class of 2023! You can find them providing care at both the Stevenson Family Health Center and the Walton...

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Stevenson offers extended hours for child physicals on select summer Saturdays

June 22, 2022

This summer, the Stevenson Family Health Center is offering Back-to-School Child Physical Days on select Saturdays. If your child needs a physical exam this summer, you can schedule on one of the dates below:...

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Institute Health Centers in the Bronx offer Free Flu Shots – Just Walk In!

December 16, 2021

It’s flu season! Getting your flu shot protects yourself, your family and others from getting sick with the flu and flu-related illnesses. It’s especially important for babies and young children, older people, people with...

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Meet the Class of 2022 Family Nurse Practitioner Residents

September 29, 2021

Please join us in welcoming our newest class of Family Nurse Practitioner Residents – the Class of 2022! Read below to learn more about them. Norma...

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Remembering Reverend Foley

July 29, 2021

On July 24, 2021, a portion of Grand Ave near the corner of 190th street in the Bronx, opposite the Cosmopolitan Church of the Lord Jesus, was renamed Pastor Robert Lewis Foley, Sr., Way....

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Partnership with New York City & FEMA expands vaccine access in the Bronx

April 30, 2021

The Institute is collaborating with New York City and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines in the Soundview Peninsula, a geographically isolated and medically underserved neighborhood in the...

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