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July 2018
Brooklyn Hub Mini-Conference: Promoting Community-Based Interventions In A Transformed Health Care System
This event is aimed at bringing together local community based health organizations, medical providers, elected officials and other stakeholders to (1) highlight the social factors that influence the health and well-being of Brooklyn residents, (2) showcase the value and importance of community-based health programs that address social determinants of health (3) strengthen partnerships between clinical and non-clinical care providers and (4) identify ways in which coordinated efforts can improve health and reduce disparate health outcomes for under-serviced Brooklynites.
Find out more »August 2018
October 2018
SportsBall
SportsBall 2018 is a celebration with a purpose. Each year, the Institute honors individuals and organizations that are making significant contributions to urban communities in the areas of health, education, medical research, community service, and philanthropy. Hosts: Craig Melvin, News Anchor, NBC News’ “TODAY”, Anchor MSNBC Lindsay Czarniak, Anchor for CNN’s “Bleacher Report”, former ESPN Anchor, “Sports Center”
Find out more »November 2018
New York Health Act Forum
Come discuss how a single-payer plan could cover our diverse healthcare needs. Hear from experts, share your stories, ask tough questions. Please have ID to go through security. This venue is ADA-accessible and breastfeeding friendly. This forum is brought to you by the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President and the Campaign for New York Health.
Find out more »Public Charge: A New Threat to Immigrant Families
Public Charge: What it is, and How We Can Fight Back Who is Affected? This proposed rule can impact the 3.1 million immigrants in New York City and would force families to choose between using healthcare, food, and housing programs and obtaining a visa of legal residency in the U.S. What May Change? Your rights to programs and services like: • Medicaid • WIC • CHIP • Education and Housing Programs How To Take Action Attend this information session and…
Find out more »December 2018
Public Charge Public Comment Deadline
The latest Trump administration attack on immigrant families relates to something called “public charge.” This inhumane proposal would force immigrant families to choose between using health care, food, and housing programs, and obtaining a visa or legal residency in the U.S. It is a moral outrage that threatens to punish immigrant families who enroll in programs like Medicaid and SNAP, or those who are simply poor or have chronic illnesses. We have a chance RIGHT NOW to stand against this…
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