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The Institute for Family Health Dedicates David N. Mesches, MD Health Campus

October 5, 2015

New Paltz, NY (October 5, 2015) – On Friday, October 2nd, 75 community leaders and residents, including many friends and colleagues, joined the Institute for Family Health at a dedication ceremony honoring Dr. David...

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Dr. Nicholas Freudenberg Presents Grand Rounds, October 9th          

October 2, 2015

New York, NY (October 2, 2015) – Nicholas Freudenberg, DrPH will present the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health’s October Grand Rounds. His presentation, entitled “Changing the Behavior of Corporations to Prevent Tobacco, Alcohol and...

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The Institute Sponsors an Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Course

September 24, 2015

Kingston, NY (September 24, 2015) – The Institute for Family Health sponsored an Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course for family medicine residents in Kingston, NY on September 17th and 18th. Residents from...

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Dr. Alan Fleischman Presents Grand Rounds on September 11th

September 4, 2015

New York, NY (September 4, 2015) – Alan R. Fleischman, MD will present the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health’s September Grand Rounds. His presentation, entitled “Confronting Ethical Dilemmas in Everyday Practice,” will explore the...

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HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, Institute for Family Health Partner to Build Primary Care Research Capacity in Hudson Valley With Launch of New Fellowship Program

September 2, 2015

New York, N.Y. (Sept. 2, 2015) – HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley and the Institute for Family Health today announced a new collaborative research program, to be funded over two years by a $1.26...

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Dr. John Epling Presents Grand Rounds on August 14th

August 12, 2015

New York, NY (August 12, 2015) – John W. Epling, MD, MSEd, FAAFP will present the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health’s August Grand Rounds. His presentation, entitled “You are the Key to HPV...

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Institute for Family Health Receives $350,000 in Funding to Support HIV Programs in the Bronx and Manhattan

August 12, 2015

New York, NY (August  12, 2015) – The Institute for Family Health received a total of $350,000  in grant funding from the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute to support two HIV/AIDS...

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Institute Health Centers are Here to Help During Bronx Legionnaires’ Outbreak

August 4, 2015

New York, NY (August 4, 2015) – The New York City Department of Health is continuing to investigate the Legionnaires’ outbreak in the Bronx. Legionnaires’ disease is not contagious – one person cannot give it...

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Ellenville Regional Hospital Dedicates Neil S. Calman, MD Medical Arts Pavilion

July 24, 2015

Ellenville, NY (July 24, 2015) – On Wednesday, July 22, Ellenville Regional Hospital (ERH) hosted the grand opening of the Neil S. Calman, MD Medical Arts Pavilion: Specialty Services Center, a new building that...

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The Institute Graduates 26 Family Physicians to Care for Underserved Communities

July 7, 2015

New York, NY (July 7, 2015) –The Institute for Family Health is graduating 26 family physicians from its three family medicine residency programs this year, including the inaugural class of its Harlem Residency in Family...

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The Institute Celebrates 18 Medical Assistant Program Graduates

June 19, 2015

New York, NY (June 19, 2015) – Yesterday, the Institute celebrated the achievements of 18 staff members that have recently completed a Medical Assistant program. The program started as an effort to partner healthcare...

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Dr. Angela Diaz Presents Grand Rounds on June 12th

June 5, 2015

New York, NY (June 5, 2015) – Angela Diaz, MD, MPH will present the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health’s June Grand Rounds. Her presentation, entitled “Trends in Adolescent Health,” will address the current status...

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Institute for Family Health Receives $1,250,000 Grant from NYS Department of Health to Promote Healthier School Environments and Communities in the Bronx

June 3, 2015

New York, NY (June 3, 2015) – The Institute for Family Health received a $1,250,000 grant to promote healthy environments in Bronx public schools and communities for the next five years, through New York...

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Active Design Toolkit for Schools Celebrated at Earth School Rooftop Garden

May 22, 2015

Publication features success stories and resources to help schools increase opportunities for physical activity among students New York, NY (May 22, 2015) — This week, the Partnership for a Healthier New York City released the...

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Bronx Health REACH Commends Comptroller Scott Stringer’s Report on Physical Education Disparities in NYC Schools

May 7, 2015

New York, NY (May 7, 2015) – The Institute for Family Health’s Bronx Health REACH program applauds New York City  Comptroller Scott Stringer for his report, “Dropping the Ball: Disparities in Physical Education in New...

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Dr. Demetre Daskalakis Presents Grand Rounds on May 8th

May 4, 2015

NEW YORK, NY  (May 4, 2015) – Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, MPH will present the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health’s May Grand Rounds. His presentation, entitled “PrEP and the Prevention=Treatment Continuum,” will address...

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