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Harlem Word: Dr. Icilma Fergus partners with African American and Hispanic patients to fight heart disease in Harlem
As Chief of Cardiology at Harlem Hospital Center, Dr. Fergus sees stress, poverty and discrimination as all playing an important part in the health of many urban communities particularly those of African Americans and Hispanic ethnicities. Her goal is to reach community members where they are at-either on the streets or in their heads. She told us her philosophy is to work with patients to fight heart disease as a team.
Harlem Health Series-Environment, Access and Health: How do the Options and Offerings in a Community Impact Health and Well-Being
Thursday, May 12th * 6:00 – 8:00 PM
· Harlem Hospital’s Hip Hop Public Health Education Center presents Environment, Access, and Health: How Do the Options and Offerings in a Community Impact Health and Well-being?
Spanish translation services available. Servicio de traducción disponible
What's going on with Harlem Hospital?
Here is a letter that Dr. John Palmer, the Executive Director of Harlem Hospital, has written to the Harlem community upadating them on what's going on with Harlem Hospital.
Harlem Word: Dr. Icilma Fergus—following her path to become the Chief of Cardiology at Harlem Hospital Center
As Chief of Cardiology at Harlem Hospital Center, Dr. Fergus sees stress, poverty and discrimination as playing important roles in the health of African Americans. Her professional pathway took her from the research labs of Columbia to the streets of Harlem where the neediest members of the community seek her help in treating and preventing chronic diseases. Here she tells us how she got started in her field and wound up working in Harlem.
Harlem Word: Dr. Icilma Fergus—working with Harlem’s Latino community
As Chief of Cardiology at Harlem Hospital Center, and as a community advocate for Harlem's residents, Dr. Fergus works hard to build trust with Harlem's Hispanic community. Part of doing that starts with speaking their language-literally.
Harlem Hospital's Dr. Olajide Williams interviewed by NPR about stroke
GetHealthyHarlem.org's Health Advisory Board member, Dr. Olajide Williams, was recently interviewed by NPR (National Public Radio) about his new book called Stroke Diaries: A Guide for Survivors and their Families.
Free Dance Performance for Seniors!
A Dance for Our Seniors in Honor of Dr. Muriel Petioni
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010 - 2pm to 4pm
Harlem Hospital Center
506 Lenox Avenue at 135th Street
Saving Hearts of Harlem Symposium
Come learn about heart health in Harlem:
Harlem Hospital Center and the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases present:
Saving Hearts in Harlem Symposium
Harlem Word: Dr. Olajide Williams
New York City has a low incidence of strokes compared to the US, but Harlem has the highest rate of stroke in NYC ... Dr Olajide Williams is a physician at Harlem Hospital and a key leader in stroke treatment and prevention in Harlem.
