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Apply for Public Healthcare Programs in New Jersey
If you want to apply for one of the public healthcare programs in New Jersey, you can apply online, by phone, by mail, or in person.
City Council Speaker Quinn praises health center system
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn praised the Health Center system in her State of the City address last month, adding that the Freelancers Union, which represents self-employed workers, would build a similar system with the support of government funding.
A Preview of the New Brooklyn Health Center
The exterior of the Brooklyn Health Center is 99% complete and work is taking place daily to get the interior of the state-of-the-art facility ready for a grand opening before the end of the summer.
How Senator Chuck Schumer Saved Our Health Centers
The American Rescue Plan was the first major test for New York Senator Chuck Schumer in his new role as Senate Majority Leader and not only did he manage to deliver the most comprehensive recovery package in the history of our nation – he did it against all odds. The result is a bill that will fund a national vaccination effort, salvage our battered economy, and most importantly, will provide enormous benefits to millions of Americans who lost their jobs and health insurance because of the economic devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more....
Women’s Health Week Draws More than 5,000 Visitors
Women who visited any of the Health and Dental Centers for Women’s Health Week 2016 did not need an appointment to be able to receive testing and an exam that allowed doctors to detect early signs of cancer.
Occupational health disparities in the US hotel industry
Among workers in the hotel industry, room attendants are at the highest risk for injury, according to a study recently released by the University of Illinois.
Women’s Health Week Draws More than 3,000 Members
It really says something when more than 3,000 members participate in an event, and we are happy to report that this year’s Women’s Health Week surpassed that number by quite a bit. That’s great news because the good health of our members and their families is always a primary goal of our Union.
Brooklyn Health Center To Re-Open on May 3rd!
“Our Union’s Brooklyn health center will reopen with limited services this Monday, May 3rd” announces HTC President Rich Maroko. “Initially, the health center will offer primary care visits, lab work, and pharmacy only. We are thrilled to be able to announce this first step and look forward to the eventual return to full service of the Brooklyn health center and the reopening of the Harlem health center.” Read more...
Flu Shots Are Now Available at Health Centers
Each year there are fears, rumors, and urban legends that keep more than half the population in the U.S. from protecting themselves from the flu. But the truth is this: There is no better way to avoid getting the flu than to get the annual vaccine, which is often referred to as a “flu shot.”
Changes in health center pharmacy hours this weekend
April 14, 2020 6:00PM
This weekend pharmacy availability will be as follows:
Saturday, April 18, 2020:
Midtown and Queens: OPEN 9:00AM-5:00PM
Harlem and Brooklyn: CLOSED
Sunday, April 19, 2020:
All Pharmacies CLOSED.
Please plan accordingly for the weekend closure.
