As part of Black History Month, the National REACH Coalition recognizes Dr. Joycelyn Elders, a pediatrician and public health administrator who became the first African American and second female US Surgeon General. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joycely...?

As part of Black History Month Bronx Health REACH recognizes Myra Adele Logan, the first African American female surgeon to perform open-heart surgery & dedicated her work to children's heart surgery. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myra_Ad... #blackhistorymonth #history #february #blackhistoryfacts

February is Black History Month. Throughout the month Bronx Health REACH will highlight issues and the underlying factors impacting the health of African-Americans. Image by freepik.

Regular physical activity can reduce your chances of developing eight commonly occurring cancers? On World Cancer Day, learn more about what you can do to lower your cancer risk: bit.ly/4qdwze1 #ActivePeople

TODAY - Join us for the 2026 Inauguration of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson 3pm to 6pm at Lehman College Performing Arts Center. (250 Bedford Park Blvd W, Bronx, NY 10468). www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-inaug...

SUN FEB 1 - Join us for the 2026 Inauguration of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson 3pm to 6pm at Lehman College Performing Arts Center (250 Bedford Park Blvd W, Bronx, NY 10468). www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-inaug...

There are plenty of FREE Bronx events in FEB to keep you warm and get physical activity such as Shape Up NYC, a free group fitness program for adults and seniors. Shape Up NYC offers something for everyone. www.nycgovparks.org/events/shape...

Many mothers stop breastfeeding earlier than they planned. Discover how state and local support can help make breastfeeding easier and achievable. www.cdc.gov/breastfeedin...?

Returning to work from maternity leave and wondering how to continue breastfeeding? Here are 5 tips to help you prepare for that transition: bit.ly/44itoJE

Children and teens aged 6 to 17 years should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Learn more about what activities count toward daily physical activity. bit.ly/3Jfwaap #ActivePeople

Active parents inspire active kids. Go for family walks, play catch, or dance in the living room. Learn how to make physical activity a part of your child’s life: bit.ly/4bvgkk3 #ActivePeople

January is almost over. Have you set health goals for 2026? Whether that’s taking the stairs or a short walk during your lunch break, every little bit counts! Here are some ways to get started: bit.ly/4ghu3xS #ActivePeople

Thank you to all the partners that attended our Healthy Food and Literary Nights for Families & Individuals Kickoff event today! Bronx residents will be immersed in learning literary works highlighting Bronx culture and history and enjoy a healthy meal. More info to come about our February event.

Join us TODAY for our Bronx Health REACH Faith Based Outreach meeting at 4pm. www.facebook.com/events/73963...

Join us on TUE JAN 27 for our Bronx Health REACH Faith Based Outreach meeting at 4pm. www.facebook.com/events/73963...

On Maternal Health Awareness Day, we honor Dr. Janell Green Smith—a midwife, birth worker, and fierce advocate. She helped bring life into the world, yet died from childbirth-related complications. Black women face a maternal mortality rate of 47.4 vs. 18.3 overall.

Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day. American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists will be hosting a FREE webinar at 1PM, Holding Ground on Maternal Health, with Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha and Keith Reisinger-Kindle. bit.ly/45SZifH

Join us TODAY for our JAN Men, Let's Talk meeting about Finances & Your Mental Well Being with Samuel Ochieng from New Covenant Dominion Credit Union.

Join us on WED JAN 21 for our JAN Men, Let's Talk meeting about Finances & Your Mental Well Being with Samuel Ochieng from New Covenant Dominion Credit Union.

TODAY at 2PM: MLK Day of Service: Food Giveaway (while supplies last). Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1488 Rev. Dr. Fletcher C. Crawford Way Bronx, NY 10460. [email protected].

Join us TODAY from 1-4pm for Bronx River Art Center STEAM Awareness Day (1087 E Tremont Ave, Bx NY).

Join us SAT JAN 17 1-4pm for Bronx River Art Center STEAM Awareness Day (1087 E Tremont Ave, Bx NY).

Join us SAT JAN 17 1-4pm for Bronx River Art Center STEAM Awareness Day (1087 E Tremont Ave, Bx NY).

Join us SAT JAN 17 1-4pm for Bronx River Art Center STEAM Awareness Day (1087 E Tremont Ave, Bx NY).

Healthy habits for 2026: Adults aged 18-60 should get 7 or more hours of sleep each night. bit.ly/41yqLRB

Looking back at a memorable 2025: In September we completed our Slashing Bronx Hunger as we supported 11 community and faith-based orgs that applied for Health Bucks and hosted food demonstrations at our Food as Medicine distributions.

Looking back at a memorable 2025: From May to June, BHR was selected to participate in the CEC People’s Money voting initiative. Our target goal was to get 500 Bronx participants to vote. We surpassed our goal and got 684 votes.

Looking back at a memorable 2025: In August, Boogie on the Boulevard took place and hundreds of Bronx residents of all ages came out to enjoy the fun. Thirty-nine vendors participated in the event and hosted health and wellness activities.

Looking back at a memorable 2025: Bronx Health REACH facilitated 5 breastfeeding-friendly worksite trainings, helping organizations understand laws and policies that protect breastfeeding employees and sharing practical strategies for creating a supportive, breastfeeding-friendly space.

Looking back at a memorable 2025: In collaboration w/ Equity Design and BronxWorks, we held 4 community workshops to identify key locations for Complete Streets improvements along W Tremont Ave and through walking audits, community members identified critical safety challenges.

Looking back at a memorable 2025: @BronxRiverAlliance hosted 3 community events—Mulch Fest, Foragers Gathering & the Bronx River City of Water Celebration—bringing together 240+ attendees and welcoming 22 new members to Friends of Starlight Park.

Looking back at a memorable 2025: Funded by @NIH through NYCEAL, the FLASH Initiative is working to reduce chronic disease disparities in Morrisania, Bronx. With partners Manna of Life Ministries & Reconciliation Families in Christ, we held 9 cooking demos and 3 nutrition workshops.

Bronx Health REACH wishes you Happy Holidays, and yes, you can enjoy holiday food and keep the weight off! Read more in our Bronx Health REACH publication on healthy eating during the holidays: rebrand.ly/przykkc

In partnership with Cornell University & NYU, Bronx Health REACH offered the Cornell FoodBox Program to 30 families for 12 weeks delivered by Instacart. Here’s what participants had to say.

Looking Back at a Memorable 2025: 11 sites participated in our Health Bucks Best Practices Training and 2,800 Health Bucks coupons were distributed, with an 80.9% avg redemption rate. There were 24 farmers’ market tours with 274 participants.

PS 32’s Open Streets: Building Relationships and Growing Capacity rebrand.ly/17ft1jd

NY State has only given Bronx residents until JAN 9 to review a 6000-page environmental assessment—shutting communities out of a process with decades-long impacts. Demand a 90-day comment period. Sign the petition: bit.ly/cbe-commentperiod

A new flu variant is creating surging cases earlier than expected and causing severe illness, experts warn. rebrand.ly/5c1e82

A new flu variant is creating surging cases earlier than expected and causing severe illness, experts warn. rebrand.ly/5c1e82

Flu Cases Skyrocket in New York City, Earlier Than Expected www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/n...

You know what keeps you healthy. Don't skip your vaccines. institute.org/vaccinessave...

"We expect a more severe flu season due to circulating strains of the virus compared to last year,” NY State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald. rebrand.ly/hhmf207

Natl Influenza Vaccination Week emphasizes the importance of getting the flu shot against serious illness. Our Bronx Health REACH Podcast #14 spoke with Dr Bindy Crouch from NYC Dept of Health about routine vaccine coverage among Bronx residents. rebrand.ly/2eg7br5

Natl Influenza Vaccination Week emphasizes the importance of getting the flu shot to protect against serious illness. We spoke w/ Dr Eugene Schiff from the Institute for Family Health about the concerns his patients ask about vaccines, what advice he gives them. rebrand.ly/sx8aasz

National Influenza Vaccination Week emphasizes the importance of getting the flu shot to protect against serious illness. For BHR Podcast #12, we spoke with Dr Ani Bodoutchian from Stony Brook University. She spoke about the misleading messages about vaccine research and safety. rebrand.ly/nk2nwa1

Natl Influenza Vaccination Week is 12/1-12/6 &emphasizes the importance of getting the flu shot to protect against illness. For our BHR Podcast #11, we spoke w/ Dr Maria Gervits from The Institute for Family Health about how flu vaccines affect a baby's development. rebrand.ly/vvfnqs1

Shape Up NYC is a free group fitness program for adults and seniors. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your fitness journey, Shape Up NYC offers something for everyone in the Bronx for December: www.nycgovparks.org/events/shape...

Bronx Legends Boxing Academy: A different boxing gym is born in The Bronx. amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/11...

Good nutrition is essential for breastfeeding moms. Healthy eating supports the health of both mom and baby. Here are helpful tips for maintaining a healthy diet while breastfeeding: bit.ly/4bMyaA2

Whether it’s hiking, biking, or walking in the park, physical activity is fantastic for your health. 🥾🚴🏽‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️ Discover places to be active: bit.ly/3xo1tKd #ActivePeople