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August is National Breastfeeding Month! Learn about the different ways we support breastfeeding families
At the Institute for Family Health, we are committed to supporting families as they feed and care for a newborn, including through providing support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding. (If you are not familiar with...
Virtual Narcan trainings on Zoom scheduled for June
The Institute will offer two virtual Narcan trainings on Zoom for our New York City and Hudson Valley community members. Participants can also have a free Narcan kit mailed to them after they have...
Congressman Jim McGovern visits the Institute's 17th Street Health Center to Discuss Solutions to Food Insecurity
Rep. Jim McGovern, Chairman of the House Rules Committee, visited The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street to meet with Institute staff, including Michaela Frazier, Vice President for Social Support Services, Haileigh Nelson,...
"What is a care navigator?" A Q&A with Katie Bierlein
Have you ever been referred to a care navigator? Their job is to help patients find the care resources they need to manage certain medical and/or behavioral health conditions. Katie Bierlein, one of the...
NY State Senator Luis Sepúlveda Visits New School Based Health Center in the Bronx
On October 8, 2019, the Institute staff was pleased to welcome NY State Senator Luis Sepúlveda to our newest school based health center at the James M. Kieran School (JHS 123) in the Soundview...
Care Management Partners of Ulster County Launches New Website
We're excited to announce the launch of CMPUlster.com! The Institute is one of nine agencies who are part of Care Management Partners of Ulster County, a free program that makes sure you get the...
Institute Hosts Press Conference for Manhattan District Attorney to Announce "Redefining Reentry" Initiative
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the investment of $7.2 million to expand healthcare, education, housing, and employment opportunities for New Yorkers reentering their communities from jail or prison. The Manhattan...
Preventing Child Abuse in Ulster County: Q&A with a Family Support Worker
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and to highlight the role the Institute plays in supporting families and strengthening our communities, we spoke with Nora Engelhard, a Family Support Worker at our Ulster...
Why We ♥ The ACA: Reason #5
Reason #5: Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment as an Essential Benefit Historically, mental health services have not been valued in the same way that medical and surgical services are. The Affordable Care Act...
A hot meal and a free haircut
Last month we teamed up with the owners of Queens-based barbershop, Corona Barbershop Plus, to offer free haircuts to our homeless patients. The Institute operates a health center alongside the soup kitchen in...