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The Institute for Family Health in the New York Daily News

Dr. Neil Calman, President and CEO of the Institute for Family Health, and Dr. Elaine Kang of the Institute’s Family Health Center of Harlem were featured in a New York Daily News article about the national shortage of primary care physicians. The Institute for Family Health is one of 38 health centers to hold a …read more

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Fit for Life kick-off event at the Family Health Center of Harlem

On Saturday March 23rd, the Family Health Center of Harlem held a Fit for Life kick-off event to inform patients and community members about fitness and wellness activities that will begin in April. Dr. Thomas Goforth, event organizer and Medical Director at Harlem will hold group medical visits and lead a walking/jogging group on Saturdays. …read more

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Come see us evenings and weekends!

We are here to serve you better. Some Institute health centers are open weekends and late evenings for your convenience: Health Center Locations Hours Family Health Center of Harlem 1824 Madison Avenue (212) 423-4500 Monday – Thursday: 8am – 10pm Friday: 10am – 10pm Saturday – Sunday: 8am – 8pm Phillips and Sidney Hillman Family …read more

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Institute for Family Health Opens Family Health Center of Harlem

On the afternoon of Monday, December 17th, the Institute for Family Health opened the Family Health Center of Harlem, a newly-renovated, 37,000 square foot health care facility located at 1824 Madison Avenue at 119th Street. The new center will provide approximately 80,000 visits annually to patients of all ages, including primary care, women’s health and …read more

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Institute launches a new “Veterans Initiative”

The Institute for Family Health is proud to announce the launch of a new “Veterans Initiative,” in partnership with Robin Hood and Single Stop USA. This initiative is dedicated to lifting veterans, military members and their families out of poverty by assisting them in accessing necessary government and Veteran benefits.

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The Institute and Ali Forney Center Featured on the New York Times City Room Blog

The Institute for Family Health and the Ali Forney Center are currently featured in a post on the New York Times City Room Blog. The Ali Forney Center, which provides LGBT youth with housing and services at a drop-in location in Chelsea, was devastated by Hurricane Sandy; located just blocks from the river, four feet …read more

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Institute providers volunteer in post Hurricane Sandy recovery

Institute for Family Health physicians Dr. Amy Pandya and Dr. Zehra Siddiqui served 900 displaced patients from the Lower East Side at a Midtown Manhattan shelter two days after Hurricane Sandy. They provided medical care, prescriptions, and support to those who were unable to return to their homes.

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All Health Centers are Open on a Normal Schedule

Thursday, November 8 – All Institute health centers are open and operating on a normal schedule.

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River Center for Counseling has moved!

The River Center for Counseling moved on Monday, October 1, 2012.  Our new location is at the Walton Family Health Center, at 1894 Walton Ave., near 177th St.  The center is located near the intersection of Jerome Ave. and West Tremont Ave. Our new name is The Institute for Family Health Center for Counseling at Walton. …read more

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New York Times article on Contraception “Gaps”

The Institute for Family Health’s Dr. Ruth Lesnewski was featured in today’s New York Times.  The article, written by Jane Brody and entitled “Between Contraceptives, a Gap to Bridge” described how women can avoid an unplanned pregnancy by using birth control consistently and correctly. Dr. Lesnewski explains, “Many women get pregnant when they stop one …read more

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