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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dr. Vera Goes to Albany to Advocate for Hepatitis C Treatment
Did you know that since new medications became available in 2014, Harlem United has cured over 50 clients living with Hepatitis C? Yet according to Dr. Vera Antonios, Harlem United’s Director of Adult Medicine, many clients are repeatedly denied access to these life-saving medications by their health insurance providers: Our biggest challenge is procuring authorization…
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Harlem United Praises New York State Attorney General Schneiderman for Ensuring Access to Hepatitis C Cure
Settlement Announcement Preceded Harlem United Testimony in Albany for Universal Access to Hepatitis C Medications For Immediate Release April 27, 2016 Contact: Jason Cianciotto I 347-703-3865 I jcianciotto@harlemunited.org New York, NY — On Tuesday New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement with seven commercial health insurance providers, requiring them to cover Hepatitis…
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Harlem United’s Dr. Vera Antonios Calls for Universal Access to Hepatitis C Medications
The following testimony was delivered by Dr. Vera Antonios at a meeting of the New York State Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board on April 27, 2016 in Albany. Since its founding in 1988, Harlem United has grown to serve over 16,000 clients per year by providing quality healthcare, housing, and social services. The vast majority…
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Harlem United Praises Mayor de Blasio’s FY 2017 Executive Budget
New York, NY — Today New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio released his FY 2017 Executive Budget, which includes investments of $5.5 million in a new, comprehensive plan to prevent and treat opioid addiction, $66 million to help address the city’s homelessness crisis, and expanded community-based preventative, primary, and outpatient care. The following is…
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CEO Jacqui Kilmer’s Full Remarks at the Boulevard Bash
Thank you all for joining us as we celebrate Harlem United and welcome to the Boulevard Bash! I can’t think of a more spectacular way to celebrate this very special night then to be here, beside the lovely Ms. Carmen Carrera, and to be able to honor my friend and colleague Patrick McGovern — who is…
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Talking HIV/AIDS, addiction, and more with KTU Cares
Staff from Harlem United, a healthcare nonprofit in New York City dedicated to transforming lives and strengthen communities, talks with KTU Cares about HIV/AIDS, homelessness, addiction, and more.
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