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Free and low-cost at-home tests for COVID-19 are now available

January 31, 2022

At-home tests, also called “self-tests,” allow you to test for COVID-19 anywhere and give you a result in fifteen minutes (as opposed to molecular PCR tests, which need to be sent to a lab...

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Dr. Victor Sta. Ana honored by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation

January 31, 2022

The Institute for Family Health is pleased to announce that Dr. Victor Sta. Ana, MD, has received the 2022 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Faculty Award. This award is presented by the Arnold P....

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Thank you to our 2021 Holiday Sponsors!

December 29, 2021

Each year, we invite our partners, vendors and community to sponsor messages of gratitude to our incredible staff. We are especially grateful to this year’s sponsors, whose contributions are supporting the Institute’s essential health...

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New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey visits the Kingston Family Health Center

December 22, 2021

On December 21, Institute staff were pleased to welcome New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey to the Kingston Family Health Center in Kingston, New York. Senator Hinchey met with Dr. Neil Calman, President and...

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2021 Holiday Hours

December 22, 2021

Our locations will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Our call center and some of our health centers will be open for telehealth for urgent needs on Christmas Eve and New...

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Holding the line: tips for healthy habits during the holidays

December 22, 2021

The holidays are exciting and fun, but this time of year can be disruptive to the things you need to do to manage your health. This is especially true if you are managing a...

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Prescribing produce in Kingston and New Paltz

December 21, 2021

Twice a month, fresh organic fruits and vegetables are available free through the Local Produce Prescription Program. Patients will find a table set up at the Kingston and New Paltz Family Health Centers,  where...

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Institute staff attend Q’eqchi’ language classes at the Kingston Family Health Center

December 19, 2021

On Thursday evenings, a small group of Institute providers, residents, care navigators, and family support workers meet at the Kingston Family Medicine Residency Program’s conference room for lessons in Q’eqchi’, one of the Mayan...

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Institute Health Centers in the Bronx offer Free Flu Shots – Just Walk In!

December 16, 2021

It’s flu season! Getting your flu shot protects yourself, your family and others from getting sick with the flu and flu-related illnesses. It’s especially important for babies and young children, older people, people with...

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Full video: A Conversation with Members of Congress

November 30, 2021

On November 22, Institute for Family Health leaders, providers, staff, community partners and elected officials gathered online for a conversation called “Building on the FQHC Model: Delivering Equitable and High Quality Care,” which featured...

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Managing Diabetes: A Q&A with CDE Stephanie Graziano

November 30, 2021

On Tuesday, November 2, Certified Diabetes Educator Stephanie Graziano answered questions through Instagram Live about diabetes care and management. Check out the transcript below: “Good afternoon everyone. My name is Stephanie Graziano and I...

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Remembering Dr. David N. Mesches

November 30, 2021

We are saddened by the passing of Dr. David N. Mesches, a tireless champion for healthcare access and health workforce development in the Mid-Hudson Valley. A distinguished family physician, he turned his private practice...

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Dr. Linda Prine Honored by the Family Medicine Education Consortium

November 30, 2021

The Institute for Family Health is pleased to announce that Dr. Linda Prine, MD, FAAFP, Director of Women’s Health, has received the 2021 Physicians Who Are Changing the World Award. This award is given...

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Virtual Narcan Training on Zoom on Friday, December 17 from 1:00-2:00pm

November 23, 2021

On Friday, December 17, from 1:00-2:00pm, the Institute will collaborate with the New Paltz Opioid Prevention and Response Team to offer a Narcan training via Zoom, where participants will learn how to prevent overdose....

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The Institute for Family Health will host an online conversation with Members of Congress

November 19, 2021

The Institute for Family Health and Members of Congress will discuss priorities to improve the health of our patients and communities. Topics will include expanding access to behavioral health services, health equity and social...

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