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How COVID-19 can help fight health inequity

On Jun 15, 2020
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"Like any virus, this #coronavirus exploits its host's vulnerabilities. In the U.S., it attacked the most vulnerable through the cracks of our social infrastructure." Dr. Ram Raju is SVP and community health investment officer at Northwell Health. https://t.co/5SswJj8mvD
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Like any virus, this coronavirus exploits its host's vulnerabilities. In the U.S., it attacked the most vulnerable through the cracks of our social infrastructure.

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On Jun 15, 2020
@modrnhealthcr shared
"Like any virus, this #coronavirus exploits its host's vulnerabilities. In the U.S., it attacked the most vulnerable through the cracks of our social infrastructure." Dr. Ram Raju is SVP and community health investment officer at Northwell Health. https://t.co/5SswJj8mvD
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How COVID-19 can help fight health inequity

How COVID-19 can help fight health inequity

Like any virus, this coronavirus exploits its host's vulnerabilities. In the U.S., it attacked the most vulnerable through the cracks of our social infrastructure.

Essential Construction Defined as New York Shuts Most Projects Over Coronavirus

Essential Construction Defined as New York Shuts Most Projects Over Coronavirus

“All non-essential construction must shut down except emergency construction,” the Empire State Development Corp. said in guidelines updated Friday.

Cuomo Says N.Y.C. Schools Should be Closed: Live Updates

Cuomo Says N.Y.C. Schools Should be Closed: Live Updates

The governor said a plan must first be in place for child care for essential workers.

Coronavirus News: Wife of New Rochelle lawyer infected with COVID-19 speaks out

Coronavirus News: Wife of New Rochelle lawyer infected with COVID-19 speaks out

The wife of the 50-year-old New Rochelle lawyer connected to a cluster of coronavirus cases spoke out Sunday.

NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund Issues $44 Million in Grants and Loans to New York City-based Social Services and Arts Nonprofits

NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund Issues $44 Million in Grants and Loans to New York City-based Social Services and Arts Nonprofits

The Fund Has Raised More Than $95 Million From 500 Donors, $44 Million Already Awarded to Support 276 Critical New York City Nonprofits During COVID-19 Pandemic.

“The Numbers Are Staggering." Why New York Doctors See No End In Sight

“The Numbers Are Staggering." Why New York Doctors See No End In Sight

New data from one of New York's largest coronavirus testing providers suggests things are far from improving. Julia Ioffe on the shape of the pandemic inside what one doctor is calling the ...

New York Nico is Looking for the Most Deadass NY Tee of All Time

New York Nico is Looking for the Most Deadass NY Tee of All Time

NY Nico's NY Accent Challenge attracted anyone and everyone on the internet. Now, Nico's back with Jaeki Cho of Alumni of NY to introduce the Best NY Shirt contest.

N.Y. hospital CEOs devising surge plan to add thousands of beds

N.Y. hospital CEOs devising surge plan to add thousands of beds

New York expects to need 55,000 to 110,000 hospital beds, including 18,600 to 37,200 intensive-care-unit beds.The state has about 53,000 hospital beds, including about 3,200 ICU beds.

Some schools shut for 2 weeks in NYC suburb hit by virus

Some schools shut for 2 weeks in NYC suburb hit by virus

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State officials are shuttering several schools and houses of worship for two weeks in a New York City suburb and sending in the National Guard to help with what appears ...

Private equity billionaire Leon Black has pledged to deliver at least 300,000 care packages to healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus in NYC. Here's how you can help.

Private equity billionaire Leon Black has pledged to deliver at least 300,000 care packages to healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus in NYC. Here's how you can help.

Black's program will send a care package with nutrition bars and hand sanitizer to a hospital employee in NYC for every $30 donation.

New York to shut down as it becomes next virus hot spot

New York to shut down as it becomes next virus hot spot

New York City's mayor prepared Monday to order his city behind closed doors in an attempt to slow a pandemic that has swept across the globe and threatened to make the city of 8.5 million ...

New Yorkers in Westchester County describe what life is like in the state's one-mile 'containment zone'

New Yorkers in Westchester County describe what life is like in the state's one-mile 'containment zone'

"Now they're not really talking about New Rochelle anymore because everybody is dealing with what we were dealing with," one resident told Insider.

NYPD, de Blasio blame bail reform for crime spike as defenders question police stats

NYPD, de Blasio blame bail reform for crime spike as defenders question police stats

“There’s a direct correlation to a change in the law, and we need to address it, and we will address it,” said de Blasio.

New York to close schools, houses of worship in suburban center of coronavirus outbreak

New York to close schools, houses of worship in suburban center of coronavirus outbreak

Schools, houses of worship and large gathering venues in part of the New York Ci...

Teleconference at 1pm Tuesday: What’s Next for Marijuana Legalization in New York?

Teleconference at 1pm Tuesday: What’s Next for Marijuana Legalization in New York?

With Governor Cuomo declining to include marijuana legalization in the state budget, which is being finalized today, it must now get enacted via stand-alone legislation in the coming ...