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Vol. 14 No. 29 July 24–July 30, 2014 FREE The Harlem News Group, Inc. Connecting Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn and The South Bronx Harlem News “Good News You Can Use” CommuNITy Soul Food and African Cuisine meet at Jacob Restaurant page 12 INSIDE THIS ISSuE: HARlEm WEEk Calendar of Events page 16 Bronx News “Good News You Can Use” Community Vol. 14 No. 28 July 17 - July 23, 2014 FREE The Harlem News Group, Inc. Connecting Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn and The South Bronx INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Romeo & Juliet – Free at Riverbank Park page 10 Denny Moe’s “Cutting For A Cure” page 14

misdiagnosed: The Search for Dr. House page 27

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Publisher/Editor Pat Stevenson Borough/Feature Writer Erin Lewenauer Feature Writer Jennifer Cunningham A&E Editor Linda Armstrong Art & Cultural Stacey Ann Ellis The Adams Report Audrey Adams Intl News & Entertainment Maria Cavenaghi Columnist William A. Rogers Columnist Zakiyyah Columnist Hazel Smith Events Calendar Makeda Viechweg Writer/Videographer Marisol Rodriguez Book Reviewer Terri Schlichenmeyer Brooklyn Writer Keith Forrest Bronx Writer Howard Giske Photographer Nadezda Tavodova Tezgor Photographer Michelle James Photographer Kimberly Crichlow Office Assistant Dominic Jones Distribution Russell Simmons Computer Director David Sinclair Marketing Consultant William A. Rogers Hispanic Mkt. Consultant Jose Ferrer Events Coordinator Ayishah Ferrer Social Media Mgr Makeda Viechweg Proofing Editor Steven Bennett Advertising Sales Paul Dalnoky

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February is Black History Month!

We have brought you Black History Month editorial every week throughout the month of February. This week journalist Hazel Smith presents the history of the Black Press. Harlem Community Newspapers, Inc. is a proud member of NNPA (organization of 200+ Black newspaper publishers in the US). The Black press has been an essential communication source for our community with information about the Pandemic safety precautions, tests, vaccine, as well as “Black Lives Matter” events as we record events pertinent to the Black Community every week. Weekly we continue to record “Black History.” (see page 17)

My first cousin, Sandra Cruz, is still in the hospital on a respirator as we go to press and her 2 sons also are suffering from COVID. Please pray for my family. I have received my second shot of the Pfizer vaccine last week and I am happy to report I had no side affects and feeling a sense of security. Please get your vaccine when it is your turn.

Remember to continue to shop with local businesses. When you shop with local small businesses it is more likely that money will continue to circulate within your community. Many of our small business owners are raising their family in the community.

You can visit our website to see past issues, past videos, current events, advertising and subscription information, etc. at www.harlemcommunitynews.com. We are also on Instagram and Facebook.

Pat Stevenson Celebrating 25 years Publishing

PANDEMIC CVS Health & LYFT Builds on Community-Based Strategy to Address COVID-19 Vaccine

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced its community-based strategy to address potential inequities related to COVID-19 vaccine access in vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on Black and Hispanic populations. The strategy includes proactive patient outreach, community-based partnerships and vaccine clinics, and robust, education-focused marketing, all aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates.

“We are committed to reaching people of color and underserved communities to ensure health equity as we work to vaccinate all Americans,” said Karen S. Lynch, President and CEO, CVS Health. “Our presence in communities across the country uniquely positions CVS Health to educate vulnerable populations and connect them with vaccine administration services.”

There are nearly 10,000 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, with almost half located in communities ranked high or very high by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Social Vulnerability Index (SVI). High SVI rank, along with population density and area demographics, are critical factors CVS Health is using to prioritize the CVS Pharmacy locations that are offering appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations. Beginning last week, select CVS Pharmacy locations in 11 states began offering vaccinations to eligible populations as part of the federal pharmacy partnership program. As more supply becomes available, the company will continue to prioritize these measures as it expands to additional states, while increasing the number of stores offering vaccinations.

In communities where COVID-19 vaccines are currently available at CVS Pharmacy locations, the company is working to help ensure Black and Hispanic patients have equitable access to appointments. CVS Health will reach out to CVS Pharmacy patients, Aetna members, and CVS Caremark members in vulnerable communities to help them make an appointment and to answer questions or concerns they may have about being vaccinated.

Additionally, CVS Health is working with its extensive network of community-based leaders and nonprofit organizations, including free and charitable clinics, faith-based organizations and others, to reach these vulnerable patients and help them make an appointment. The company is also working with these nonprofits to distribute educational information on COVID-19 vaccines and underscore the importance of getting vaccinated.

To further increase access to vaccines, the company is planning to use mobile vaccination vans and launch community-based clinics in March and April, working closely with nonprofit organizations including the YMCA.

“Throughout the pandemic, the Y has worked to meet the needs of the 10,000 communities we serve across the United States,” said Kevin Washington, president and CEO, YMCA of the USA. “We are proud to team up with CVS Health as part of our efforts to help ensure everyone has equitable access to accurate information about the vaccines and to the vaccines themselves, especially communities of color, which have been disproportionately affected by the health and economic impacts of the virus.”

Lyft will work with CVS Health and non-profit partners to help underserved communities access vaccination appointments by providing free or discounted rides for those in need. Lyft’s universal vaccine access campaign is a partnership of companies, community organizations and individuals working together to make sure everyone has access to affordable, reliable transportation to get to vaccination appointments when they need to.

“Forty-six percent of Lyft rides start or stop in low income communities,” said John Zimmer, Co-Founder and President, Lyft. “The combined strength of CVS Health and Lyft, with our ability to reach vulnerable communities, enables us to support equitable vaccine access in communities that need it most. Now more than ever, equity matters.”

Bill de Blasio Mayor Dave A. Chokshi, MD MSc Commissioner