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Addressing Teen Violence-Related Mental Health

By Mary Alice Miller A shooting happened at a sweet sixteen party this past December. Six young people were shot. Four were taken to Brookdale Hospital. They were all under the age of 17.Recently, an 11-year-old stabbed a 13-year-old at the playground after school. In...
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How OBH Drama Therapy Supports Emotional Wellness

By Caelum A'Hearn, MA, Creative Arts Therapist - LP, Psychiatric Rehabilitation One Brooklyn Health-Interfaith Medical CenterThere is so much to share about drama therapy as a Licensed Creative Arts Therapy! First, let me share some of my story. I come from an interdisciplinary arts...

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Managing Diabetes: It’s Not Just Sugar!

Jerimiah C. wanted to remain anonymous so as to protect his mother’s identity and...
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Black Brooklyn Health Disparities: Challenges and Opportunities

By Mary Alice MillerBlack people are resilient. We work, love, create, build, and advocate....
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Diabetes, Disparities, and Addressing Chronic Illness In the Black Community

BY NAYABA ARINDEOTP Editor-at-LargeBlack history health is coming into focus this Black History Month.At...
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Cardiologist Dr. Ajibola Adedayo On Healthy Heart Care

by Fern GillespieIt’s ironic that February is both Heart Month and Black History Month...
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One Brooklyn Health Board Member and Hon. Annette Robinson Sue OBH Board for Malfeasance

By Mary Alice MillerMaurice Reid, Board Member of One Brooklyn Health System, and Honorable...
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Sickle Cell Disease: FDA Approves New Gene Therapy Treatments

By Mary Alice MillerThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two new cell-based...
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As Seniors Age, Issues Arise

By Mary Alice MillerThe holiday season is a joyous time to gather with family...
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Variety of Health Issues on Display at One Brooklyn Health’s 9th Annual Research Day

By Mary Alice MillerResearch Day is an exciting time at Brookdale Hospital. For nine...
City Politics

New York Champions for Child Health Care: Gov. Hochul, BP Reynoso, Sen. Brouk and Assemblywoman Solages Take on Infant and Maternal Mortality Crisis

Tuesday, Hochul announced New York’s latest effort to combat the maternal and infant mortality...
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It’s Diabetic Awareness Month,Here are Some Ways to Help

By Nayaba ArindeEditor-at-LargeSugar. That’s the name ole folks used for someone with the all...
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Labeling

By Abigail McGrathPeople take one look at me and immediately label me a sweet...
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LaRay Brown: One Brooklyn Health’s CEO of Disaster Management

By Mary Alice MillerLaRay Brown has been putting out fires since Day One when...
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Addressing Teen Violence-Related Mental Health

By Mary Alice Miller A shooting happened at a sweet sixteen party this past December....
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Gun violence takes Targets Youth Community Calls for Investment and Mental Health Help

By Nayaba ArindeEditor-at-Large "She's gone, and I can't ever see her again,” cried Lianna Charles-Moore,...
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Beverly Tillery: Rebuilding Grassroots Activism at Brooklyn Movement Center

Fern Gillespie For Beverly Tillery, Interim Executive Director of Brooklyn Movement Center, the origin of...
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Book Review: The Work of James E. Cherry

Reviewed by Dr. Brenda M. GreeneBetween Chance and Mercy: PoemsEdge of the Wind: A...