As the countdown to the TCS NYC Marathon on November 5th, continues, we are thrilled to present the second installment of our blog series dedicated to the incredible members of team FPHNYC. Just like the city itself, our team embodies resilience, and a shared commitment to making a profound impact. In our first blog post, we…
Read MoreOn November 5th, 2023, just 2 months away, a group of dedicated individuals is lacing up their running shoes and joining team FPHNYC to make a difference that goes far beyond the finish line. Their motivation isn’t solely driven by personal records – it’s fueled by a commitment to raising funds and awareness for causes…
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New York City Teens Connection works with hundreds of schools and high-quality, teen-friendly clinics, as well as dozens of youth-serving organizations, to implement evidence-based sexual health education for at least 15,000 youth annually.
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Dr. Michelle Morse, the NYC Health Department’s Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Commissioner, and Assistant Commissioner Dr. Zahira McNatt, recently joined FPHNYC for a webinar discussion on Black Maternal Health in NYC.
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By NYC Health Commissioner and FPHNYC Board Chair, Dr. Ashwin Vasan Earlier in June, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and NYC Office of the Mayor were proud to host a national convening on the contribution of social media to our youth mental health crisis. We brought together experts, academics, clinicians, former tech…
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Many New Yorkers regard their primary care providers as a trusted source of health information and quality care. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene supports the primary care system in the city through NYC REACH
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The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) recently partnered with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and FPHNYC for a roundtable on Black maternal health.
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Over the past year, we have celebrated the 20th anniversary of FPHNYC’s founding following the September 11 attacks with a mission to help protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers
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In early March, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan launched a new, comprehensive mental health agenda for New York City.
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Community organizations are crucial partners of the NYC Health Department in boosting COVID-19 vaccine confidence.
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October is Health Literacy Month and health literacy is essential to advancing health equity.
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