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At-Risk LGBTQ youth have a message to share at the divisive ATLAH sign
This story was also covered by The Huffington Post “The homo demons have metastasized in Harlem restaurants possibly transmit sexual disease” “Many of these homos moving into Harlem looking for Black meat” A group of young adults, who are part of Harlem United’s HOME group for LGBT young adults of color, were out and about in…
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Hilda Meza uses art to heal
Hilda Meza joined Harlem United in 2006, when our El Faro Health Center opened, and has been our east side art therapist ever since. Hilda is an avid a painter herself—she makes time to paint everyday—and knows the important role art plays in helping us connect to our emotional experiences. “For the clients, art becomes the…
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Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
We’re joined by Krupa Hart, one of Harlem United’s testing program coordinators, to talk about Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. [powerpress] Next steps Read more about the stats we mentioned in this episode Learn more about our HOME program Support our work by making a tax-deductible donation securely online Get tested for HIV Learn how to prevent…
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After building a better life for herself in Harlem, this Côte d’Ivoire native is helping others build their own
[lead]Aicha Doumbia moved to NYC from Côte d’Ivoire when she was only 26 years old, in search of a better life.[/lead] Shortly thereafter, she opened a restaurant on 128th St. specializing in West African cuisine. She started at Harlem United 15 years ago as a volunteer, at the urging of a friend, who told her…
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Action Alert: Support Community Healthcare!
[lead]Tell Governor Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Heastie, and Senate Majority Leader Skelos to remove the proposed 340b language from the NYS budget![/lead] Ending AIDS requires maintaining government support for community health care. Congress enacted the 340B drug-pricing law to enable covered entities, including federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to “stretch scarce Federal resources as far as possible.” The Governor’s budget…
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Where are we in the fight against HIV/AIDS?
PublicHealth.org is dedicated to connecting patients, students and professionals to the latest and most useful healthcare information and resources available. The site offers a comprehensive look into the expanding field of public health, the latest in health policy updates and recommendations and information on launching a career in public health. Recently, the site published a summary…
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We started a podcast!
Harlem United’s health and fitness podcast is coming soon! We’re going to be talking with our staff—doctors, dentists, therapists, nutritionists, and more—while also consulting community experts to give you actionable tips and inspiring stories for living a fit and healthy life. [powerpress]
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Go behind the scenes of a client show
A few times a year our day program clients put on a show for staff, friends, and family to showcase their talents in singing, dancing, and all other forms of entertainment. This builds camaraderie and community.
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Facing HIV & addiction through performance
I spent a few hours each week in December in the dining room of Harlem United’s Willis Green Jr. Adult Day Health Care Center. There was silverware clanking, conversations bubbling, and of course clients bustling. As lunch hour ends, clients and staff clear out the tables and the room becomes a make-shift rehearsal space. Here,…
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7 Facts You Need to Know on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, 2015, we put together a list of seven surprising (and humbling) statistics and facts about the impact of HIV and AIDS on Black Americans, especially in Harlem. 1. The rate of HIV infection in Harlem is 4-5 times higher than the national average Central…
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