The New York Academy of Medicine has released a report and tools to help households, workplaces, schools, and governments anticipate and address problems in emergencies. The report identifies critical gaps in current plans, including unaddressed sheltering-in-place issues and inadequate safety measures.
A new study by the New York Academy of Medicine highlights the critical need to address vaccination coverage among hard-to-reach populations. The authors propose achievable strategies to increase immunization rates among these groups, including unconventional site distribution and patient reminders.
A WHO-commissioned report highlights climate change's influence on health status, post-disaster responses in Indonesia, and improvements needed in housing programs. The report emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants of health through community engagement and equitable urban development.
Research highlights the influence of private hospital care on Medicaid patients, flu vaccine shortages, and smoking bans on health outcomes. Smoking bans at home and work significantly improve health status among nonsmokers, while racial diversity in neighborhoods affects pregnant women's decision to smoke.
A study by the New York Academy of Medicine found that many NYC pharmacies do not translate prescription labels into languages other than English, despite being able to do so. This poses a significant risk to limited-English patients who may face serious errors if they cannot understand their medication instructions.
A recent study published in the Journal of Urban Health highlights risky sexual behaviors among gay men in Miami, with over a third using club drugs and engaging in unprotected sex. Meanwhile, another study found no significant difference in pediatric care quality based on the race/ethnicity of the child's doctor, but rather emphasizes...
Research reveals that Asian immigrant religious institutions in NYC are often uninformed about HIV prevention and care, with leaders citing cultural and moral taboos as barriers to involvement. Despite this, many acknowledge the importance of promoting general health and community service.