Black & Latina women sometimes forego chemotherapy due to fear of losing their hair. This National Minority Health Month, watch our #MECCC researchers & local hairstylists use a scalp cooling technique to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss. #ThisIsHealthEquity Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official

A little-known #skincancer , acral melanoma, is more common in people with darker skin & can look like a bruise. NYC has 2x the rate of national cases. A leader in the treatment of acral melanoma, #MECCC helps patients preserve quality of life. #ThisIsHealthEquity #MelanomaMonday

🏫 In addition to medical, vision, & dental care, the Montefiore School Health Program (MSHP) offers comprehensive behavioral & #MentalHealth treatment, including therapy, psychiatric assessment, community referral, & more for K-12 students in #TheBronx . #ThisIsHealthEquity

Each March, physicians & patient navigators across Montefiore Gastroenterology & Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official come together to educate the community about the importance of #ColonCancer screening & early detection, especially in #TheBronx —where it disproportionately affects people of color. #ThisIsHealthEquity

By embedding community health workers into clinical care teams, they can effectively get to the root of health problems and identify real-world solutions.

Toni helped Marilyn find a new apartment that had safe, breathable conditions to manage her asthma.️🔑 #ThisIsHealthEquity

By bringing early phase clinical trials to #TheBronx , we're ensuring that underrepresented populations have access to the latest #cancer treatments, while also improving education & reducing participation burdens in trials. #ThisIsHealthEquity Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official bit.ly/49LTuDU

With Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official, we received a $1.5M NIH grant to support the training of nine postgraduate trainees from groups underrepresented in medicine, with an emphasis on understanding & reducing health disparities in #TheBronx . #ThisIsHealthEquity Montefiore Pediatrics

#LifestyleMedicine helps people make lifestyle changes that prevent, manage, & reverse chronic conditions. Mayor Eric Adams's expansion of these programs can improve health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, & empower communities to lead healthier lives. Rob Ostfeld, MD, MSc #ThisIsHealthEquity

DYK Dr. Traci Maynigo has a free program that has been proven to help families in #TheBronx strengthen their relationships and improve communication? Learn more via @BronxNet Jonathan Calixto. #ThisIsHealthEquity montefiore.org/shr

This National Minority Health Month, read about our ongoing research to explore the underlying causes of #HeartFailure in Hispanic people—who are at a higher risk & are underrepresented in cardiac clinical trials. 🫀Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official #ThisIsHealthEquity bit.ly/49p0Ih0

As a physician who is also a Breast Cancer Survivor I’m grateful for the timely diagnosis made at Montefiore. #EarlyDetectionistheCure #MECC #ThisisHealthEquity #BOLD #CAB
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Thank you to Montefiore Health System and NewYork-Presbyterian for the important reminder to nurture and sustain New York's teaching hospitals. These hospitals are essential to the health and well-being of our communities and local economies. #ThisIsHealthEquity

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Congratulations to our 10 exceptional quality improvement leaders who received United Hospital Fund's Excellence in Health Care Award! 🎊 These leaders were recognized for their efforts in enhancing the quality, safety and equity of patient care. #ThisIsHealthEquity #MonteProud

The Montefiore School Health Program ensures that students, regardless of their socioeconomic, insurance, or immigration status, have access to essential healthcare services, including dental care and nutrition guidance. #ThisIsHealthEquity Bronx Times bit.ly/3UpCq2k

'Plant-based nutrition can prevent and reverse chronic health conditions that affect people’s quality of life and life expectancy.' - Rob Ostfeld, MD, MSc

Thank you Mayor Eric Adams for investing in #LifestyleMedicine to combat the root causes of chronic disease. #ThisIsHealthEquity

Thank you SO much Salud America! for sharing about #GuadalupeClinic ! The working poor are able to receive quality healthcare thx to the generosity of so many! Many barriers being dismantled🙏🏾 !💗
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Trauma & violence contribute to pregnancy-related complications & deaths, especially among Black birthing people. Through a partnership w/ Mama Glow, we're investing in trauma-informed care to address #SDOH & improve health outcomes. #ThisIsHealthEquity #BlackMaternalHealth

Research reveals that barriers like insurance coverage & OOP costs impact access to genomic testing in #cancer care. susan klugman is working to ensure all people have equitable access to personalized treatment. Read in OncLive.com: bit.ly/3U6vkj2 #ThisIsHealthEquity Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official

With this new center, 1,000 patients a year will be able to receive supervised exercise training, disease-related education & group support, & increased access to rehabilitation care specialists in their home borough. #ThisIsHealthEquity Norwood News bit.ly/49NHRwW

Dr. Murphy also researches the impact of reproductive hormones & the vaginal microbiome in #HIV -infected & at-risk women. Learn more about this ongoing research: einstein.elsevierpure.com/en/persons/ker… #ThisIsHealthEquity Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official #NPHW2024 x.com/nphw/status/17…