by Diana Procopis | May 20, 2021 | News
The FDA on May 10 authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12. Many public health officials view vaccinating teens as crucial to further reducing virus transmission and reopening schools, so healthcare providers around the country are...
by Diana Procopis | May 20, 2021 | News
The F.D.A.’s authorization of Pfizer’s Covid shot for 12- to 15-year-olds is a milestone in battling the coronavirus, but actually getting them vaccinated involves new challenges. The race is on to vaccinate the nation’s nearly 17 million 12- to...
by Diana Procopis | May 20, 2021 | News
A new health center is opening in Yonkers to meet disadvantaged kids right where they are. Montefiore is partnering with Yonkers Public Schools to open a clinic inside Museum School 25. It will resemble a decked-out nurse’s office, with medical, dental, vision...
by Diana Procopis | May 20, 2021 | News
Original article written by Amy Zimmer for Chalkbeat New York New York City schools won’t start until mid-September for the 2021-2022 school year, according to the calendar the education department released. Traditionally, the first day of school is scheduled after...
by Diana Procopis | May 20, 2021 | News
Original press release published by the NYC Office of the Mayor In late April, Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray, Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter, and Speaker Corey Johnson announced an historic expansion in access to school-based mental health...
by Diana Procopis | May 20, 2021 | News
Original article written by Shannon Firth for MedPage Today Psychiatrist Tami Benton, MD, health system’s facilities have seen a 30% to 50% rise in mental health visits among young people who previously had no mental health problems, but are now expressing...
