What is #Not62?   There are 62 counties in New York State. Every year, a study is done which measures the critical role that non-health related factors like education, employment, income and the environment play in how healthy we are and how long we will live.  Sadly, Bronx County is ranked in last place or 62 out of 62. In response to this, in order to improve the health outcomes in the Bronx, Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. along with others, have launched #Not62.  Read more...

Join the 13th Annual Woodlawn Run for a Cause on Saturday, September 14th, at 10 AM. Our mission is to raise awareness and funds for a variety of causes in the Bronx and Yonkers, while encouraging good physical health. Over the past 12 years, more than 2,500 runners and walkers have completed the 3.1 mile course. Register here...

Community Resource Fair: A free event on September 17th  from 2 - 7 PM. at Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 3061 Bainbridge Ave. Free housing, financial, legal and health services, and information from eight non-profits and two city agencies. To RSVP/partner, or for more information call UNHP at (718) 933-2539.

Annual Fall Festival - Bronx Neighborhood
Health Action Center at Tremont Park on Saturday, September 21st from 10 AM - 6 PM.  Bring your family
for a fun-filled day with arts, crafts and music.  Find Free
resources for healthy living and information on community
events and resources. Read more...

New social media campaign aims to improve living
conditions for NYCHA residents. NYC  (WABC) --
A new social media campaign aims to encourage NYCHA residents, local businesses and elected officials to call attention to sub-par living conditions in public housing. See the Channel 7 video here.

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Shape Up NYC:  Show up and Shape up!.  A free, drop-in
fitness program in yoga, Pilates, Zumba and more. Make fitness fun!  See locations here...

Third Avenue BID targets opiod crisis in South Bronx.
The Third Avenue BID in the South Bronx is working to combat the opioid epidemic. BID Executive Director Michael Brady says their offices overlook Roberto Clemente Plaza, where he says a lot of people go to use drugs.  He says everyone at the BID knows how to use Narcan – an antidote that quickly reverses opioid overdoses.
 Read more...from News12 posted November 8, 2018

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Don't give up! Get support!  Stop Smoking!  Find out How.   Call 1-866-NY-Quits (1-866-697-8487).

Bronx Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
2019. Bronx Hospitals are requesting your support in completing and distributing the 2019 Community Health Survey. This survey seeks to gather community data that will help set priorities and coordination efforts, to address local public health problems. Survey here....

New York Botanical Garden - Wellness Wednesdays from June 12 - October 30, 2019: Take part in activities throughout the Garden that focus on healthy choices for mind and body, from local food options at the Farmers Market to cooking demonstrations and more