Bronx Health Reach

On March 22, 2013, the Institute for Family Health was featured on a health technology special by Spanish news channel Univision Nueva York. The news clip featured the Institute’s patient portal, www.mychartmyhealth.com, and a demonstration of the check-in kiosks at the Family Health Center of Harlem. Click here to watch the video. Read the rest of this entry »

The Institute for Family Health’s Mid-Hudson Family Practice Residency Program recently received a five-year accreditation for their Osteopathic Program from the American Osteopathic Association’s Program and Trainee Review Council. Read the rest of this entry »

On May 1st, 2013, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), debuted a video on their website titled New Trends and Implications: Discoveries and Developments in Behavioral Health, in which the Institute is featured for our work on mental and behavioral health, substance abuse treatment and counseling, and the integration of behavioral and mental health services in primary care. Click “Complete Program” here to watch the video. Read the rest of this entry »

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 Teaching Health Centers grant, which allows the Harlem Residency in Family Medicine to train physicians in high need communities. The grant is an initiative of the Affordable Care Act, under which millions of patients will gain health insurance and access to primary care services. Read the article here. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Certified Diabetes Educator Leticia Aliaga and Diabetes Care Manager Vanessa Rodriguez will offer yoga and Zumba classes tailored to participants’ needs and experience. Read the rest of this entry »

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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 prenatal care, mental health and dental care. The center also offers podiatry, cardiology, ophthalmology and HIV care. The site boasts 35 medical exam rooms, 14 dental operatories, a 13-room counseling center, program space for pregnant and postpartum nutrition assistance (WIC), and community rooms for health education classes and meetings. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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 of water ruined desks, supplies, and valuable medical equipment. With the site unusable, all services at the drop-in site, including vital medical care, were suspended indefinitely. Read the rest of this entry »