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Participation in voluntary services contributes to mental and physical health, life satisfaction, and social well-being.

The rate of obesity and diabetes in East New York and Starrett City is the highest percentage in the city.

National Good Neighbor Day is celebrated on September 28th to recognize the importance of good neighbors and create a more connected community.

According to VA data, minority veterans are more likely to have a PTSD diagnosis than non-minorities.

Research shows that teens who eat with their families regularly report lower levels of depression and lower levels of risk-seeking behaviors.

Studies show that people who practice religion or spirituality may have lower blood pressure, a reduced risk of heart disease, and better overall well-being.

Substance use can lead to changes in some of the same brain areas that are disrupted in other mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, anxiety, mood, or impulse-control disorders.

Adults with disability who are physically active are less likely to develop a chronic condition than those who are not physically active.

New York City offers a variety of medical careoptions to migrants, regardless of their immigration status or ability to pay.

Growing and eating your own fruits and vegetables can help you eat healthier and increase your fiber intake.

East New York and Starrett City have higher absenteeism rates in elementary schools than the rest of New York City.

In NYC, you can vote in local and national elections even if you have a criminal record.

East New York has more community gardens than any neighborhood in the city.

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Our vision is to include East New York among the most equitable, longest-lived, and best quality-of-life communities in New York City.

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Brooklyn Kidney Recipient Devotes Life to Helping Others

Brooklyn Kidney Recipient Devotes Life to Helping Others

Brooklyn resident Lisa Baxter was just 32 years old when her healthcare provider told her she was suffering from kidney disease and would need to start dialysis. The news was terrifying. To read more about our beloved Lisa and her story, click here. There is power in...

Sleep and Health: Another Inequity?

Sleep and Health: Another Inequity?

Sleep and Health:  Another Inequity? We all know instinctively that sleep is important for our health, but do you know that poor sleep disproportionately harms the health of communities of color? Do you also know that this is not just a matter of opinion, but an...

REGISTER HERE TO BECOME AN ORGAN DONOR!

REGISTER HERE TO BECOME AN ORGAN DONOR!

Did you know nearly 10,000 adults and children in New York are currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant? Currently, New York has a shortage of donated organs which means those who need transplants have longer wait times to get the help the need. We can...