Health + Wellness

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Mount Sinai and CityPickle Expand NYC Access

Mount Sinai Health System has renewed its partnership with CityPickle to expand community pickleball programming across New York City, including new locations in Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge. The partnership combines accessible pickleball clinics, community play sessions, and health education led by Mount Sinai specialists to help New Yorkers stay active, healthy, and connected through one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports. Programs will include discounted clinics, free play opportunities, injury prevention education, and wellness guidance for players of all ages and skill levels.

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NYC SPEED Report Targets Faster Affordable Housing

New York City officials have released the new SPEED Report, a sweeping plan designed to speed up the development and delivery of affordable housing across the five boroughs. The reforms aim to reduce delays tied to environmental reviews, permitting, financing, and the Housing Connect lottery system, cutting affordable housing project timelines by as much as two years for some developments. City leaders say the initiative will help move New Yorkers into affordable homes faster while reducing bureaucracy and improving government efficiency.

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NYC Health Launches Behavioral Care Corps

NYC Health + Hospitals and Project Renewal have launched Care Corps, a workforce development program designed to train New Yorkers for careers in behavioral health while helping address staffing shortages across the city’s healthcare system. The free six-week program combines classroom instruction, simulation-based hospital training, and paid internships to prepare participants for entry-level behavioral health positions. Since launching last year, 45 participants have completed the program, with 78% securing employment at NYC Health + Hospitals or other healthcare systems across New York City.

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Mamdani Unveils $124.7B NYC Budget Plan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released a $124.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget focused on stabilizing the city’s finances while expanding investments in housing, child care, public safety, libraries, parks, NYCHA, mental health services, and affordability initiatives. The administration says the budget closes major fiscal gaps through savings measures, state support, and new tax revenue without raising property taxes or cutting essential services. The plan also includes major capital investments in affordable housing and NYCHA renovations, alongside expanded support for working-class New Yorkers across all five boroughs.

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Mount Sinai Targets Colon Cancer Resistance

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center have identified a potential breakthrough approach to treating colorectal cancer by restoring communication between critical immune cells. Published in Cell Reports Medicine, the study found that combining multiple immunotherapy targets with strategies aimed at suppressive immune cells significantly improved tumor elimination in preclinical models, offering hope for patients whose cancers do not respond to existing immunotherapy treatments.

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Therapist’s Vigilance Saves ICU Transfer Patient

A respiratory therapist at NYC Health + Hospitals is being recognized after her quick thinking and clinical experience helped protect a critically ill pregnant patient during an emergency transfer between Bronx hospitals. The incident, which exposed a potentially dangerous oxygen supply issue during transport, has now led to a new mandatory safety checklist for ICU patient transfers across the hospital.

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NYRR Honors Volunteers at Annual Awards Ceremony

New York Road Runners recognized the impact of its volunteer community during its annual awards ceremony, celebrating thousands of individuals who support races, community programs, and the iconic marathon. With record-breaking volunteer participation and hours served, the event highlights how volunteers help power running events across New York City and strengthen local communities.

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Bellevue ER Boosted by New High-Speed CT Scanner

A major upgrade to emergency care in Manhattan is underway as NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue enhances its diagnostic capabilities with advanced imaging technology. The new CT scanner, part of a multi-million-dollar investment, is designed to accelerate patient evaluations, improve accuracy in critical cases, and support one of the busiest emergency departments in the country serving over 110,000 patients annually.

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Elmhurst Hospital Earns National Nursing Awards

(Press Release) NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has received two national recognitions for excellence in patient care, with its Critical Care Unit and Medical Intensive Care Unit earning the Silver Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the DAISY Team Award for Nursing Excellence from the DAISY Foundation. The honors recognize the hospital’s commitment to high-quality critical care, strong nursing leadership, and compassionate treatment for patients facing complex and life-threatening medical conditions. The awards highlight Elmhurst Hospital’s continued investment in improving patient outcomes, strengthening nursing culture, and delivering advanced care to communities across Queens and New York City.