News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
September is a time of change for just about everyone. It’s Back-to-School for the kids, and easing into Autumn for older New Yorkers, especially elder residents with complex health issues. It’s a great time to review a few simple guidelines for managing medications and maintaining health and wellness as the seasons change. As we age, […]
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By Alicia Schwartz, MSN, RN, Care Coordinator, VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans The first day of fall—September 22, 2016—begins National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, an effort to educate people about how to prevent and reduce falls, especially among older adults. Nearly all 50 states, including New York, will participate in Falls Prevention Awareness Week activities this
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By Dr. Jotir A. Ramnarine By now, just about everyone has heard of Zika virus. This mosquito-borne virus can be dangerous to women who are pregnant or are trying to become pregnant because it may cause birth defects. But with so much written about Zika in the media, it’s important to separate fact from fiction
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Located in Harlem, the Northside Center for Child Development is a nonprofit, providing behavioral, mental health, education, and enrichment programs to impoverished children and families. The Harlem Times recently interviewed Thelma Dye, Ph.D, the Hilde L. Mosse Exectutive Director & CEO of Northside, to hear about some of the inspiring work going on at the
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Talking to family members about end-of-life care is not something you might picture as being casually done over dinner. The word “hospice” alone can cause unease, and sometimes people believe that just talking about death and dying can bring on bad luck. Cultural beliefs do often keep people in the dark about care, services and
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We’ve all seen those dramatic before and after weight loss photos of people in magazines. I used to think they were fake or some diet scam. I thought that until I lost my own huge belly through hard work and planning. The reality is: my weight loss came mostly through changing what and when I
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Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey Touching Hearts and Saving Lives Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey knew from a very young age that her passion is in helping people. Whether she is working with students as a professor, educating community members through the HeartSmarts program, or just spending time with family and friends, it is clear that her goal is
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