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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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Residents and providers in our Mid-Hudson Family Medicine Program win FMEC poster contest

October 31, 2022

A team of residents, faculty and alumnae from our Mid-Hudson Residency Program have won first place in the Family Medicine Education Consortium (FMEC) Annual Meeting poster presentation contest. The team consisted of Dr. Clarissa...

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Get the facts: the 2022-2023 flu season

September 29, 2022

Ver esta página en español Flu (influenza) season is here! Getting your flu shot protects you and your loved ones from getting sick with the flu and flu-related illnesses. Why should I get a...

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Conozca los hechos: la temporada de gripe 2022-2023

September 29, 2022

Read this page in English ¡Ya llegó la temporada de la gripe (influenza)! La vacuna contra la gripe lo protege a usted y sus seres queridos de la gripe y de enfermedades relacionadas con...

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Out in the community over the summer

August 29, 2022

We are very proud of the work our staff do help keep our communities healthy. This summer, our staff and providers have organized tabling events with educational resources and giveaways, collaborated with local artists...

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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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