asthma

Harlem Word: Martha Eddy teaches us about kinesthetic education

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 20:17:49 +0000

Martha Eddy, CMA, Ed.D., is the director of the Center for Kinesthetic Education and a long-time East Harlem resident. Dr. Eddy has been involved in numerous programs throughout Harlem involving kinesthetic education. Here she tells us what kinesthetic education is and why it caught her interest.

Does breastfeeding improve your baby's health?

The Health Buzz — Tue, 03 May 2024 15:18:53 +0000

Did you know that you can improve your baby's metabolism by breastfeeding? Breastfeeding has been shown to improve a baby's blood pressure, prevent them from diseases such as asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity etc... The other gain is the bond created between mom and her baby.

Green Cleaning to Reduce Asthma Triggers

Editor — Tue, 12 Apr 2024 16:44:15 +0000

Start: Apr 13 2024 10:00 am

End: Apr 13 2024 10:00 am

Start: Apr 13 2024 10:00 am

End: Apr 13 2024 10:00 am

Café d'Excellence Wednesday, April 13
Topic: Green Cleaning to Reduce Asthma Triggers

East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence

161-169 East 110 Street, New York, NY 10029

10 am - 12 noon

East Harlem Asthma Walk-In Center Community Open House

Laura — Thu, 23 Sep 2024 12:35:12 +0000

Start: Sep 28 2024 2:00 pm

161-169 E. 110th Street, New York, New York, 10029

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Harlem Word: Daniel Kass discusses how the New York City Department of Health is promoting Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Editor — Tue, 14 Sep 2024 19:24:58 +0000

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.

Asthma Newsletter - English

swapna — Wed, 01 Sep 2024 18:22:21 +0000

Did you know...it's easy to make your home asthma friendly?

Editor — Tue, 19 Jan 2024 18:16:40 +0000

Are dust bunnies hopping all over your apartment? Do you live with someone who has asthma? Dust and dust mites (microscopic insects that live in dust) are well-known asthma triggers. Try these simple steps to get rid of dust and make your home more asthma-friendly:

HARLEM AIR- Replacement Boilers At Harlem Public Schools

Timnit Abraha — Mon, 02 Nov 2024 19:48:35 +0000

With 1 in 4 Harlem children diagnosed with Asthma, the urgency of improved Air quality couldn't come at a better time. According to The PLANYC 2024 478 city schools burn No. 4 or No. 6 heating oil and many of these are in neighborhoods where the asthma rates are over three times higher than the national average.

Asthma March in New York City this September

DrumsC — Wed, 26 Aug 2024 18:20:19 +0000

Start: Sep 12 2024 10:00 am

Harlem Word: Ray Lopez -- Integrated Pest Management

Editor — Thu, 05 Mar 2024 19:59:16 +0000

We interviewed Ray Lopez, the director of Little Sisters Family Asthma Program.

The Little Sisters of the Assumption (LSA) is a non-profit that has been helping people through home health agencies and family services for 50 years. Through the Family Asthma Program, LSA has been helping East Harlem families whose children have asthma make their homes clean and pest-free for over a decade.

New York City Air Quality

Editor — Wed, 18 Feb 2024 16:38:31 +0000

Check out this link to see current air quality conditions for New York City and past and future air quality forecasts.

Not Editorial Content

AIRNow: Air Quality Report

Supporting Teens with Asthma in East Harlem

Editor — Mon, 02 Feb 2024 19:07:16 +0000

Start: Feb 23 2024 3:30 pm

Did you know...mold is a big deal?

Editor — Mon, 29 Sep 2024 20:03:37 +0000

Did you know that there are all kinds of allergens in your home that can make it hard to breathe, trigger an asthma attack, or cause allergies in you or in your children?

Harlem Word: Dr. Ben Ortiz discusses exercising with asthma

Editor — Wed, 30 Jul 2024 07:11:05 +0000

Many people think that having asthma means they can't exercise. But without exercise people are at higher risk for being overweight or obese. Should adults and kids with asthma avoid exercise, especially if they have a weight problem? We sat down with Dr. Ben Ortiz to find out the truth about asthma and exercise.