Get Healthy Harlem

As Chief of Cardiology at Harlem Hospital Center and the chair of the Community Programs for the Association of Black Cardiologists, Dr. Fergus talks about her commitment to the health of Harlem.

As Chief of Cardiology at Harlem Hospital Center, and on the Board of the Association of Black Cardiologists, Dr. Fergus works hard constantly stay in touch with the community-and that includes people who want to expand her community-based approach to health care. Here she tells us what it takes to make it in the field.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is doing a lot to encourage the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Below, Daniel Kass, Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Health, explains the different ways IPM is being used in New York City.

Shugah Baybees Child Development Center is a Harlem-based child care center that teaches kids about health from a young age.  GetHealthyHarlem.org asked Janay Shabazz a few questions about how Shugah Baybees is contributing to the overall health of Harlem. 

As the Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Health at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Daniel Kass is looking to increase the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) throughout New York City. To learn more about IPM, read the article below.

As Chief of Cardiology at Harlem Hospital Center, and as a community advocate for Harlem's residents, Dr. Fergus works hard to build trust with Harlem's Hispanic community.  Part of doing that starts with speaking their language-literally.

Julia De Martini Day, BA, is a planner and advocate for Transportation Alternatives (TA).  Julia primarily works on the Pedestrian Safety and Livable Streets campaigns.  Her work has focused on safer streets for senior residents and developing playstreets in East Harlem to increase physical activity and support the NYC Food and Fitness Partnership.

Daniel Kass is Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Health at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This department works to increase awareness about environmental health issues and change environmental health policy. One thing they are trying to do is increase the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) throughout New York City. Be sure to read the Daniel Kass Harlem Word series to learn more about how pests affect your health and why IPM is better for you than pesticide use!