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Dr. Neil Calman, President and CEO of the Institute, leads a town hall discussion online

August 29, 2023

On August 18, 2023, Dr. Neil Calman, President and CEO of the Institute, led a town hall discussion with Institute staff, providers and leadership to address critical policy issues within health and social services....

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The Institute hosts 11th Annual Research and Innovation Symposium

May 30, 2023

The Institute held its 11th Annual Research and Innovation Symposium on May 24, 2023 at the New York Academy of Medicine. The event allows staff, students and organizational partners to showcase their research and...

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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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Want to say thank you to your nurse? Share your story!

May 8, 2023

The Institute for Family Health is pleased to offer the DAISY Award to honor extraordinary nurses. Through the nomination of patients, patients’ families, and fellow staff, nurses who win a DAISY Award receive recognition...

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What is a perinatal care navigator? A Q&A with staff member Paige Pinyerd

March 31, 2023

Paige Pinyerd, one of the Institute’s perinatal care navigators, works with patients who are pregnant or have just given birth. She spoke with us about how she helps patients get the most out of...

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School health center helps students seeking asylum

February 28, 2023

As New York City has seen an influx of asylum seekers who arrive via Texas and Florida, Institute staff and providers in our school-based health centers have been working to help the children who...

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Health outreach at Pointe of Praise Family Life Center for American Heart Month

February 28, 2023

Institute providers and staff collaborated with Pointe of Praise Family Life Center in Kingston to offer heart health resources and free blood pressure readings to parishioners on Sunday, February 19. The Ulster County Department...

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The Institute’s Immigrant Health Initiative connects asylum seekers to health care in New York City

January 25, 2023

Staff members in the Institute for Family Health’s Immigrant Health Initiative have been working to connect newly arrived asylum seekers from Florida and Texas to health care and social services in New York City....

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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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