With funding support from Quest Diagnostics, the Quest Diagnostics Foundation, and Resolve to Save Lives, the flames of the initiative are fanning across five cities: New York, Newark, Detroit, Atlanta, and Washington disparities did not end with Tuskegee but are present today in the current Black maternal mortality rate, diabetes, and high blood pressure.” CHL is modeled after the a similar project initially created by Debra Fraser-Howze, founder of the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS. Under her directive, the
HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Black community expertly targeted its most viable resources. “Our communities trust our churches and when the Black Church stepped forward in the past to address a health crisis – the community listened,” she explained. Working in collaboration with implementation partner the United Way of New York City and affiliated local agencies, the historic partnership will also address other health disparities in the Black community. “United Way of New York City is thrilled to be continuing our commitment to improving racial equity in communities through coordinating this important effort to provide increased COVID-19 testing and public health awareness in Black communities,” said Sheena Wright, president/CEO of United Way of New York City. With funding support from Quest Diagnostics, the Quest Diagnostics Foundation, and Resolve to Save Lives, the flames of the initiative are fanning across five cities: New York, Newark, Detroit, Atlanta, and Washington. “I believe that the Black clergy have been at the frontline of this invisible war,” said Rev. DeGraff. “It has taken its toll, but our faith is empowering and together we will get through this season of sorrow.” The final reassurance came from Dr. Tom Frieden, president/ CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, and former CDC director: “When we recognize that we’re all connected, we can stop the virus.” For more information visit: www.choosehealthylife.org
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NYU Langone’s Vaccine Center is looking for adults aged 18 or older to participate in its COVID-19 vaccine trials recruitment registry. The registry is open to all who would like to take part in COVID-19 vaccine trials. We are especially interested in: ✓ People with underlying medical conditions ✓ People with greater chances of exposure at their job ✓ People over age 65 If you participate in one of our COVID-19 vaccine trials, you will be compensated for your time. You CANNOT get infected with SARS-CoV-2 or get COVID-19 illness from the study vaccine.
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Let us know you are interested by joining our registry: nyulmc.org/covidvaccine Questions? NYU Langone: Manhattan (Tisch Hospital) 877-919-2822 Brooklyn (NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn) 718-630-8822 Long Island (NYU Winthrop) 516-663-3890 In collaboration with: NYC Health + Hospitals | Bellevue 212-562-5963 VA NY Harbor Healthcare 212-951-5986
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