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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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Institute staff join New York State health care advocates for CHCANYS virtual advocacy week

March 31, 2023

From February 27—March 9, Institute staff and board members gathered online to meet with elected state representatives for the annual advocacy outreach event led by the Community Health Care Association of New York State...

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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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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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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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Institute providers help the Hudson Valley arts community access health care at Kingston’s O+ Festival

October 31, 2022

From October 7-9, Institute for Family Health staff joined the annual O+ Festival in Kingston, NY, where artists, musicians and other creatives can access quality health care, including free medical consultations, dental care, and...

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Dr. Victor Sta. Ana honored as keynote speaker at Mount Sinai’s White Coat Ceremony

September 29, 2022

Dr. Victor Sta. Ana, MD, FAAFP, gave the keynote speech at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s White Coat Ceremony, which welcomes the medical school’s class of 2026. Dr. Sta. Ana is...

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August is National Breastfeeding Month! Learn about the different ways we support breastfeeding families

August 29, 2022

At the Institute for Family Health, we are committed to supporting families as they feed and care for a newborn, including through providing support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. (If you are not familiar with...

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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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