Let the Bronx Breathe—Address the Cross Bronx Expressway’s Impact on Asthma

Let the Bronx Breathe—Address the Cross Bronx Expressway’s Impact on Asthma

Editorial credit: Karolis Kavolelis / Shutterstock.com By Dr. Ananna Kazi and Dr. Sarah Shidid, City Limits Much of the media spotlight has focused on the adverse health consequences of climate change, but while well-documented, relatively less attention has been given to the negative health impacts of structural racism. The effects of systemic racism have made […]

Dr. Mackie Targets NY Gov. Hochul’s Remarks about Black Kids in Bronx

Dr. Mackie Targets NY Gov. Hochul’s Remarks about Black Kids in Bronx

Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Michael K. Frisby NEW YORK, NY – Dr. Calvin Mackie, a prominent national leader in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, calls on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to move beyond “status quo programs and initiatives” and support approaches that more effectively teach STEM to Black and […]

EMS members brace for COVID-19 peak, Bronx Zoo converts to staging area

EMS members brace for COVID-19 peak, Bronx Zoo converts to staging area

By News 12 The Bronx Medical experts say this could be the toughest week since the coronavirus crisis began, and medical technicians and paramedics are bracing for the impact.  More than 4,000 members of the city’s Emergency Medical Services are preparing for what’s to come as the peak of the coronavirus draws near.  Like hospital workers and […]