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‘Mouth of America’: How this likeness of the Statue of Liberty filled with pills at Brooklyn park aims to expose a hidden health crisis

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For the love of care: Brooklyn nonprofit group home grapples with staffing crisis

By Gabriele Holtermann

In New York State, 25 influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported in the last year - the highest recorded amount ever in New York.

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New York sees highest-ever child flu-related deaths, 10 in NYC: state health officials

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‘Spoonful’ of change: One man’s mission to make healthy breakfast more accessible

By Regina Martinez

Nurses in New York rally at state capitol ahead of National Nurses Week

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‘We fight for better workplaces’: Health care professionals use National Nurses Week to advocate better work conditions

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Rite Aid closing all remaining New York stores after second bankruptcy filing

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‘Outrageous betrayal’: NY senators seethe as Trump admin slashes 9/11 health program staffing

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Cancer survivors and patients push for state policy change in Albany, honor Brooklyn pol

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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New York senators demand Trump Administration restore ‘revolting’ cuts made to WTC Health Program for 9/11 first responders

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New Perinatal Mental Health program aims to combat Brooklyn’s high maternal death rate

By Gabriele Holtermann

AFGE Rally at Brooklyn VA

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‘A national shame’: Brooklyn VA workers rally against ‘evil’ cuts, call for labor protections

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil & Paul Frangipane

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Bay Ridge

‘Hands off our healthcare’: Brooklynites protest Rep. Malliotakis’ support for Republican budget proposal

By Lauren Rapp

Straphangers say they commute in rush hour alongside sleeping homeless.

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Mental health: City Council says they found serious flaws in Mayor Adams’ involuntary removal policy in new report

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Families of pandemic nursing home victims mark five years, demand Cuomo take accountability

By Dean Moses

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Norwegian Christian Home cuts ribbon on revamped rehab gym in Dyker Heights

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo returns to Brooklyn for a Day of Education and Empowerment

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Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge Center marks one year in new home with anniversary party, St. Pat’s celebration

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Health

Grant for NYJTL after-school program expands mental health support in Brooklyn schools

By Lauren Rapp

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AMNY

Healing together: How ASafeSpaceMentor is changing the mental health landscape

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Nurses at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn receive immediate raise after reaching contract agreement, avoiding strike

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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