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Breastfeeding Support at the Institute

July 31, 2019

World Breastfeeding Week begins tomorrow, but Institute health centers provide support to breastfeeding moms and babies throughout the year! This past July, we launched a breastfeeding support group in Harlem, where moms and babies...

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Overcoming fear of surgery: Roberto’s story

July 19, 2019

The Institute is committed to providing our patients with comprehensive, quality health care. We’re here to help our patients through whatever they may face. Roberto Gautier, 72, has been a patient with the Institute...

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Meet our Family Medicine Residency Class of 2022!

June 26, 2019

We’re delighted to welcome the newest members of our three family medicine residency programs – the Class of 2022! These passionate and diverse new family physicians are committed to our mission to provide outstanding...

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Walton Family Health Center Gets a Vegetable Garden

June 20, 2019

Anyone who’s visited our Walton Family Health Center in the Bronx has seen the unique roof garden that occupies the northwest corner of the second floor. This month, we made this special outdoor space...

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Fidel Figueroa selected to sit on Peer Work Certification Review Board

June 12, 2019

Congratulations to our Fidel F., Community Wellness Advocate and peer educator at Urban Horizons Family Health Center, who has been selected to sit on the New York State-wide Peer Work Certification Review Board. This...

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AIDS Walk 2019

May 20, 2019

On May 19th, Institute for Family Health staff participated in the annual AIDS Walk in Central Park. The AIDS Walk raises funds for a cause near and dear to us: prevention, care, and advocacy...

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Panelists at the film screening in Kingston, NY

Building a Trauma-Resilient Kingston

May 17, 2019

Did you know that traumatic experiences in childhood can have lifelong effects on health? While childhood trauma or toxic stress can take many forms, it can include events such as ongoing financial insecurity, abuse,...

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The Institute Hosts 2019 Research & Innovation Symposium

April 30, 2019

Each spring, the Institute hosts a Research & Innovation Symposium where staff, students, and organizational partners showcase their research and evaluation projects in clinical and community innovation, continuous quality improvement, and scientific inquiry. The...

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The Institute Sponsors O+ Spring Gala

April 30, 2019

On April 6th, 2019, we celebrated the tenth anniversary of O+ as a sponsor of their 2019 Spring Gala in Kingston, NY. The event honored Dr. Renee House with the inaugural CO+NERSTONE award for...

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International Doula Month

April 30, 2019

May is International Doula Month! The Institute for Family Health is proud to offer a no-cost doula matching service as part of our comprehensive prenatal care program in New York City. A doula is a trained professional who...

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Institute Free Clinics Receive Cancer Screening Award from NYC DOHMH

March 28, 2019

On Friday, March 8th, the ECHO and New York City Free Clinics were recognized by the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) at the 2019 Community Cares Project (CCP) Partner Recognition Ceremony....

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The Institute Goes to Albany for Health Center Advocacy Day 2019

March 28, 2019

On Monday, March 4th, Institute for Family Health staff traveled to Albany to meet with elected officials for Health Center Advocacy Day 2019. Community health advocates, health center board members, and patients from across...

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Family Health Center of Harlem Welcomes Mobile Mammography Van

February 28, 2019

On Tuesday, February 19th, the Family Health Center of Harlem welcomed the Mobile Mammography Van (MMV), sponsored by Mount Sinai Hospital. Watch the video. As part of our ongoing commitment to making sure our...

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We’re Hiring!

February 28, 2019

Attention job seekers! The Institute for Family Health is hiring passionate health care professionals. Join us at one of the events listed below to discuss our available positions: Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical...

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Health Care for the Homeless Program Helps Over 1,000 Patients in 2018

February 28, 2019

The Institute’s Healthcare for the Homeless program makes health care services easily accessible to people experiencing homelessness at six locations in Manhattan. Through a partnership with Care for the Homeless, we provide medical care,...

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