Health + Wellness

NY Pushes to Expand Medicare Savings Program

Governor Kathy Hochul's recent announcement marks a significant milestone: nearly one million New Yorkers are now benefiting from the state-administered Medicare Savings Program (MSP). This groundbreaking initiative, aimed at alleviating healthcare costs for older adults, could save eligible New Yorkers an estimated $7,400 annually. As Medicare open enrollment kicks off tomorrow, Hochul urges more residents to explore their eligibility for these life-changing savings.

Bronx Invests $6M in New Opioid Recovery Center

The Bronx is making a crucial move in addressing the ongoing opioid epidemic with the announcement of a $6 million allocation to build a full-service Recovery Center. This long-awaited initiative, announced by Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson alongside New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member Amanda Septimo, is a response to the borough’s devastating opioid crisis. The Recovery Center will be located at Lincoln Hospital, one of the primary healthcare institutions in the area, and promises to triple the number of patients receiving treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

NYC Health + Hospitals Salutes 38 Top Nurses

NYC Health + Hospitals recently recognized 38 nurse leaders who have achieved doctoral-level education. The recognition took place at the health system’s third annual Doctoral Circle of Excellence event, highlighting the contributions and ongoing impact of these nurse scholars across the city's health care landscape.

The nurses honored have earned various doctoral degrees, including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), and Doctor of Education (EdD). With this year's inductees, the total number of NYC Health + Hospitals nurses holding doctoral degrees rises to 145.

Mount Sinai Gets $5M for AI Eye Health Center

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has announced a major $5 million gift from the John and Daria Barry Foundation to support its groundbreaking Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Health. As a result of this donation, the center will now be named "The Barry Family Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence and Human Health."

Pastrami Queen & Chunk Foods Unite for Vegan Treat

Two NYC culinary powerhouses have joined forces to bring New Yorkers something new and exciting. Chunk Foods, an innovator in plant-based meats, has partnered with iconic local institution Pastrami Queen to introduce “The Prince powered by Chunk.” Starting Thursday, August 1, at Pastrami Queen’s Moynihan Food Hall location, this new creation combines Chunk’s award-winning plant-based Slab, prepared as pastrami, with classic New York deli mustard, rye bread, and a pickle—a tribute to the city’s timeless deli tradition with a modern twist.

Brooklyn Rec Center to Get $160 Million Renovation

New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, recently announced one of the major highlights of the city’s 2025 budget, the $160 million investment to completely rebuild the 70-year-old Brownsville Recreation Center, providing a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Brooklyn. This comes on top of previous investments, such as the Parks Opportunity Program (POP), which offers low-income New Yorkers six-month paid opportunities and training programs to help maintain and operate city parks. Additionally, the budget allocates $15 million to hire 240 full-time maintenance and operations staff to provide a second shift of cleaning services at 100 hotspots in 62 public parks across all five boroughs.

NY's Uninsured Health Equity Program: A National Model

NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care program has released two significant observational studies that highlight its effectiveness in improving the health of uninsured patients. The studies, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine (JGIM) and the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice (JPHMP), showcase NYC Care as a national model for municipalities aiming to enhance healthcare access for uninsured populations.