4 results for month: 05/2016
A Hollander’s reflection on American healthcare and Harlem United
On April 26th, 30 journalism students from Holland, visited Harlem United. This is a guest post from Bastiaan Kah, one of the students, sharing their experience.
At a glance 133rd street looks like any other street in Harlem. Four-story brick houses, with steps out front. A/Cs hanging out the windows, usually with bars in front of them, and cars crammed in every available space. But right in the middle a different building stands proud. A glass and steel construction called "The Nest" rises. Named after the jazzclub that used to occupy the space, it now houses the latest medical center of Harlem United.
Harlem United is an outreach program ...
Harlem United Thanks Governor Cuomo for New Legislation to End the AIDS Epidemic in New York State
Regardless of Age, New Yorkers Should Have Routine Access to HIV Testing, Prevention Tools, and Treatment
For Immediate Release
May 16, 2016
Contact: Jason Cianciotto I 347-703-3865 I jcianciotto@harlemunited.org
New York, NY -- On Sunday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced new legislation critical to ending the AIDS epidemic in New York State. The legislation would:
Increase the number of individuals who will be linked to and remain in care by allowing HIV-related information to be shared with care coordinators and care managers.
Streamline HIV testing efforts and extend the upper age limit of the New York State HIV Testing Law beyond ...
Harlem United Congratulates Guillermo Chacón, Recipient of the 2016 Community Leadership Award
Chacón Honored for Tireless Dedication and Commitment to Promoting Health and Wellness in the Latino Community
For Immediate Release
May 5, 2016
Contact: Jason Cianciotto I 347-703-3865 I jcianciotto@harlemunited.org
New York, NY -- On April 28, 2016, Guillermo Chacón, President of the Latino Commission on AIDS, received the "Community Leadership Award" at the SI SE PUEDE: Social Workers United for Latino Advancement National Conference in New York City.
The following is a statement from Jacquelyn Kilmer, Esq., CEO of Harlem United:
"For decades Guillermo Chacón has been a tireless, passionate, and fierce advocate for Latino populations ...
Harlem United Felicita a Guillermo Chacón, por su Reconocimiento del Premio de Líder Comunitario 2016
Chacón Distinguido por su Incansable Dedicación y Compromiso de Promover la Salud y el Bienestar en la Comunidad Latina
Para publicación inmediata
5 de Mayo de 2016
Contacto: Jason Cianciotto I 347-703-3865 I jcianciotto@harlemunited.org
Nueva York, NY -- El 28 de abril de 2016 - La Organización de Trabajadores Sociales Latinos y el Centro para la Salud de Adolescentes y Familia Latina de la Escuela Silver de Trabajo Social de NYU reconoció a Guillermo Chacón, Presidente de la Comisión Latina del SIDA, con el reconocimiento "Líder Comunitario" por su compromiso continuo para asegurar que comunidades Latinas disfruten de una vida saluda...
