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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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Monkeypox (MPX) declared a public health emergency

August 16, 2022

The recent outbreak of monkeypox (MPX) cases was declared a public health emergency on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in the United States. The Institute for Family Health is currently working with New York City...

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Full video: A Conversation with Members of Congress

November 30, 2021

On November 22, Institute for Family Health leaders, providers, staff, community partners and elected officials gathered online for a conversation called “Building on the FQHC Model: Delivering Equitable and High Quality Care,” which featured...

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The Institute for Family Health will host an online conversation with Members of Congress

November 19, 2021

The Institute for Family Health and Members of Congress will discuss priorities to improve the health of our patients and communities. Topics will include expanding access to behavioral health services, health equity and social...

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The Institute Celebrates Pride

June 30, 2021

Institute staff were delighted to join in celebrating Pride throughout the month of June. At events across New York, staff met with community members to share our Pride, offer health tips and education,...

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“What is a care navigator?” A Q&A with Katie Bierlein

May 28, 2021

Have you ever been referred to a care navigator? Their job is to help patients find the care resources they need to manage certain medical and/or behavioral health conditions. Katie Bierlein, one of the...

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Dr. Kwame Kitson to receive 2021 United Hospital Fund Tribute to Excellence in Health Care Award

February 26, 2021

The Institute is pleased to share that Kwame Kitson, MD, will be a recipient of the 2021 United Hospital Fund Tribute to Excellence in Health Care Award. The Tribute to Excellence in Health Care...

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COVID-19: What you need to know now

October 28, 2020

While New York State continues to report low COVID-19 infection numbers, many other states are currently facing significant increases. Here are some things you should continue to do to prevent COVID-19: Masks work! Wear...

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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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Murry Bergtraum School-Based Health Center opens its doors

February 11, 2020

Last week, the Institute was pleased to open a school-based health center inside Murry Bergtraum Campus, which comprises four public high schools. Like the Institute’s other six school-based health centers, the one in Murry...

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