Council Member Ritchie Torres Pioneers Use of Discretionary Funding for HealthBucks

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Council Member Ritchie Torres Pioneers Use of Discretionary Funding for HealthBucks

Bronx Health REACH is thrilled to announce that Council Member Ritchie Torres has earmarked $10,000 from the City’s 2015 budget for HealthBucks in District 15, and is the first member of the City Council to fund this program.

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The Institute Shares its Best Practices for Kiosk Utilization

In June 2013, the Institute for Family Health was awarded a Patient Engagement and Education Kiosk (PEEK) grant by the Fund for Public Health for New York. Since then, the Institute has installed computer kiosks in the waiting areas of each of its New York City sites to better engage our patients in their health …read more

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The Institute Shares its Best Practices for Kiosk Utilization

In June 2013, the Institute for Family Health was awarded a Patient Engagement and Education Kiosk (PEEK) grant by the Fund for Public Health for New York. Since then, the Institute has installed computer kiosks in the waiting areas of each of its New York City sites to better engage our patients in their health …read more

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The Institute receives recognition for its cancer screening initiatives

The Institute was recently honored with awards for our cancer screening initiatives, which strive to ensure that preventive care is both affordable and timely. “Best Example” Award from FQHC Peers: The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), in partnership with the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) and the Island Peer …read more

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Dr. Neil Calman Accepts 2014 Primary Care Excellence Award from PCDC

New York, NY (June 12, 2014) – Dr. Neil Calman, the co-founder, president and CEO of the Institute for Family Health, articulated a vision for the future of primary care service delivery in New York on Monday night as he accepted an award from the Primary Care Development Corporation during their annual Spring gala. The …read more

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The Institute Partners with Live Well Kingston

“The Institute is delighted to partner with Live Well Kingston, a new city-endorsed coalition coordinated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County focused on improving, promoting and supporting healthier lifestyle choices in Kingston.” According to a recent statement from Cornell Cooperative Extension, the coalition is building a better Kingston to walk, bike, eat and play.

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Institute for Family Health Physicians to be Recognized at NYS Academy of Family Physicians Congress

Two Institute for Family Health physicians, Dr. Mark Josefski and Dr. Linda Prine, will be recognized for their extraordinary accomplishments by the New York State Academy of Family Physicians (NYSAFP) at this weekend’s Annual Congress of Delegates.

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The Brookings Institute Features the Institute in an Article about Accountable Care Organizations

The Up Front blog from the Brookings Institute recently featured FamilyHealthACO, a new “accountable care organization” founded by the Institute and two other federally qualified health centers, Open Door Family Medical Center and Hudson River HealthCare.

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The Institute for Family Health Expands Diabetes Prevention and Education Services

The Institute for Family Health was recently awarded renewed status as an accredited diabetes education program by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. This designation ensures that all patients receive access to critical diabetes education services at all Institute health centers.

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The New York State Health Insurance Marketplace closed on March 31st!

If you did not apply for private insurance by March 31, you cannot apply this year and will need to wait until the Insurance Marketplace opens again for coverage next year. However, you may apply for Medicaid and Child Health Plus at any time during the year.

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