by Diana Procopis | Jul 28, 2022 | News
The Senate Appropriations Committee has released all FY23 Appropriations bills on July 28, 2022. The Committee included $55M for SBHCs within the Section 330 Health Centers Program (FQHC sponsored SBHCs), $50M for all other SBHC sponsor types, and $2.5 million for TA...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 28, 2022 | News
Losing a parent in childhood is the kind of trauma that can change the trajectory of kids’ lives, putting them at risk of having symptoms of anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress and even poor educational outcomes. Yet few schools have resources in place to...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 28, 2022 | News
The Health Department received almost 26,000 doses of the JYNNEOSTMvaccine this week Appointments will be made available on the City’s vaccine portal: vax4nyc.nyc.gov/monkeypox and by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692) beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 22nd at 6pm...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 28, 2022 | News
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month! Did you know that one in 5 children in the United States are considered obese? Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 28, 2022 | News
Any student attending a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program can receive a meal. Children from low-income families are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. Participating schools receive federal funds for...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 28, 2022 | News
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “988” will make its official debut on July 16th. Currently, if you dial “988,” it’ll be transferred to the already existing National Suicide Hotline. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards commented on the...
