Bronx Health REACH

03/06/2026

03/05/2026

Thank you to the staff of Senator Nathalia Fernandez for meeting with health center advocates for Advocacy Day!

03/05/2026

Join us this FRI March 6 for our Bronx Health REACH Coalition Meeting!

Staff from the NYC Mayor's Office Office of Food Policy and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygieney will join us to discuss current priorities around food, nutrition, and other health issues in New York City.

Additional agenda items include:

• The newly launched Bronx Healthy Food and Literary Nights, a partnership between Bronx Health REACH and the Literary Freedom Project, funded by the New York City Civic Engagement Commission.

• The Montefiore Medical Center Community Health Needs Assessment.

• Morris Heights Complete Streets initiatives.

• No Cross Bronx Expansion and the Bronx Forest Capital Project.

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02/28/2026

First Black doctor in the US practiced in NY https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pamela-buchanan-md-61ba5562_the-first-black-doctor-in-america-could-not-activity-7427698153296011264-CK6B?

The first Black doctor in America could not get his medical degree in America. Let that sink in. His name was James McCune Smith. In the 1830s, American medical schools refused to admit him because he was Black. Not because he lacked intelligence. Not because he lacked discipline. But because of the...

02/28/2026

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation provides many opportunities for Bronx residents to get up, get out, and do something healthy to enjoy at a Bronx park.

NYC Parks is the source of free outdoor events. From concerts, movies, sports and fitness, to events for kids and seniors, there’s always something to do in a park near you.

02/28/2026

As we close on American Heart Month, take care of your heart by eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and limiting salt and saturated fat. Learn how choosing healthy foods and drinks can help prevent heart disease and stroke:

With a healthy heart, you can do more of what you love. So start small, live big — take steps for better heart health today!

02/28/2026

As we close on Black History Month, Bronx Health REACH recognizes Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and founder of Operation PUSH and the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, whose advocacy for economic justice, voting rights, and health equity has impacted generations.

Jesse Louis Jackson (né Burns; October 8, 1941 – February 17, 2026) was an American civil rights activist, LGBTQ rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister. A protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and James Bevel during the civil rights movement, he became one of the most promin...

02/28/2026

Eating a balanced diet supports muscles, strengthens bones, and boosts immunity. Learn more about these and other benefits of healthy eating for adults:

Nine important benefits of healthy eating for adults

02/28/2026

Adults 65 or older need at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. When it is cold outside, try indoor options such as mall walking, indoor dance classes, and water aerobics. https://bit.ly/3ZxcuTr

Learn ways older adults can add physical activity to their lives.

02/28/2026

Heart health isn’t only about physical activity — sleep, stress management, and healthy eating all play vital roles. Learn more about preventing high blood pressure:

Prevent high blood pressure and lower risk for heart attack and stroke through healthy living habits

02/27/2026

As we close on National Cancer Prevention Month, did you know that cancer and ovarian cancer are less common among women who breastfeed? Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding.

Why breastfeeding matters and what CDC is doing to improve U.S. breastfeeding rates.

02/27/2026

As part of Black History Month, Bronx Health REACH recognizes Bronx native Colin Powell, who broke barriers as the first Black U.S. Secretary of State and the first Black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Powell

Colin Luther Powell (/ˈkoʊlɪn ˈpaʊəl/ KOH-lin POW-əl;[a] (1937-04-05)April 5, 1937 – (2021-10-18)October 18, 2021) was an American Army general, diplomat, and statesman who was the 65th United States secretary of state from 2001 to 2005 and was the highest-ranking Black American in the fede...