NYC clinicians: These are the last few days to get CME credit on using out-of-office blood pressure measurements to improve hypertension care. The activity closes April 27.

Read the City Health Information issue from nychealthy to learn more: on.nyc.gov/3NItfH7

I am so honored to be nominated for the 2024 STATUS list. Thank you STAT! 
 
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This week is #BlackMaternalHealthWeek ! As providers, we must commit to creating a more just & equitable healthcare landscape for Black pregnant people.

For New York City Standards for Respectful Birth, see: on.nyc.gov/3vO5jvA

Spring is here! The upcoming spring pollen season will exacerbate serious seasonal allergy-related illness, including asthma & allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Providers: You can prepare by reviewing the @nychealthy guidance in our recent health advisory: on.nyc.gov/3IZMMzg

HUGE NEWS: Immigrants age 65 and older may now qualify for full Medicaid (as opposed to only emergency Medicaid) depending on income in New York.

#GetCoveredNYC is here to walk you through this change and how to enroll.

Learn more at nyc.gov/ExpandedMedica…

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. 
 
ICYMI: New York Citywide Colorectal Cancer Control Coalition hosted a webinar on “Advancing Colorectal Cancer Screening: Enhancing Efficiency and Quality of Care at Community Health Centers”  
 
Watch here:  bit.ly/49lXbQI

Winter blues are real, and so is Seasonal Affective Disorder ( #SAD ). The empathy and understanding of health care providers makes a difference. Let's raise awareness, share resources, and continue to support those affected.

As a breast cancer survivor and Chair of the Health Committee, I was especially grateful to hear from Chief Medical Officer of @nychealthy, Dr. Michelle Morse, today. Addressing systemic barriers to health care that disproportionately affect women and women of color is essential

Providers: Need tips for talking to your patients about how to protect themselves during respiratory virus season?

Check out this useful CDC conversation guide: bit.ly/3U7clVH

I’m happy to announce the 6 month results from the SECOND United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) policy surrounding the elimination of Black race to diagnose and manage kidney disease. This policy required all US transplant centers review their waitlists and modify time for qualifying Black individuals.