Community Healthcare Network (CHN) Receives National Accreditation for Primary Care & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellowship Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2021 Contact: Erin Verrier [email protected]; 917-636-0884 Community Healthcare Network (CHN), a New York City network of 14 federally qualified community health centers that serve over 80,000 patients annually, won full accreditation of its pioneering Primary Care & […]
Community Healthcare Network to Open the Rebuilt East New York/Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2021 Contact: Erin Verrier [email protected]; 917-636-0884 Brooklyn, NY – On May 19th at 11am, Community Healthcare Network (CHN), which operates 14 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) throughout New York City, will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate rebuilding […]
Gut Health
Did you know? Our gut has a unique group of bacteria and microorganisms that are largely developed within the first 1,000 days of life. This “gut microbiome” seems to play a big role in our digestion, immunity (protection against disease) […]
Portion Versus Serving Size
How much should you eat? Whether you want to lose weight or just maintain your weight, eating proper portions is just as important as eating “good for you” foods. Food portion sizes in American restaurants have doubled or tripled in […]
Community Healthcare Network to open Jamaica clinic
“The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in southeast Queens has been profound, with a disproportionate death rate among residents last spring well as high positivity rates almost a year later. The lack of health care options available in the community […]
Easy Vaccine Appointments Help Bridge Deadly Racial Gap for Elderly New Yorkers
“Black senior citizens are half as likely as whites to get COVID-19 shots. But a Bronx exception shows success when sign-ups are made simple — showing the way for Cuomo and de Blasio as they belatedly announce outreach efforts.” READ […]
Being Active while Wearing a Mask
As we try new ways to move our bodies to adapt to our new norm, a type of training you might not have thought about it preparing your lungs to exercise while wearing a mask. Here are some useful tips […]
Opposition mounts against N.Y.’s change in Medicaid funding for prescription drugs
“ALBANY — A growing coalition of health care groups and providers are outraged over an impending change to Medicaid funding for prescription drugs in the Empire State.” READ MORE
Free Mammogram Van Coming To Washington Heights
“WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, a nonprofit organization will provide free mammograms in Washington Heights.” READ MORE
Breathing for Grounding and Energy
We’ve done a good job of re-grouping and moving forward in our work this summer. And we know the next big thing coming up that has a lot of people feeling anxious: Back to School! It’s a bit different this year to say […]