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June 25, 2020

The following piece was written by Dr. Joe Debrah, a resident in our Mid-Hudson Family Medicine Residency. It first appeared in the New York State Academy of Family Physicians’ Weekly eNews on June 11....

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New safety precautions at our health centers

May 31, 2020

We are working hard to keep everyone safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here are some of the things we’re doing to keep you safe when you visit our health centers: We’re asking...

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The Institute provides referrals to hotel rooms for COVID-19 prevention and recovery

May 29, 2020

When a patient tests positive or has symptoms of COVID-19, the New York City Department of Health recommends staying isolated from other people for at least 14 days. But for many New Yorkers—including the...

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Racial disparities in COVID-19 fatalities in New York: An essential reading list

April 30, 2020

Recent data released by the New York State Department of Health show higher COVID-19 fatalities among Black and Latinx patients when compared to other groups. Speaking to Gothamist, the Institute’s president and CEO, Dr....

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The Institute receives a gift from the David Geffen Foundation

March 31, 2020

The David Geffen Foundation provided a generous grant of $50,000 to assist the Institute with COVID-19-related prevention and services. Founded by music executive and film producer David Geffen in 1986, the Foundation provides grants to nonprofits working on a...

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Behavioral health care: now by video visit or phone

March 17, 2020

As of March 17th, 2020, the Institute for Family Health will provide all behavioral health appointments over the phone or by video rather than in-person. We are doing this to help prevent the spread of COVID-19...

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