People who are high utilizers of healthcare services account for a small percentage of the patient population. They often have significant physical, behavioral and social needs and find it challenging to navigate our complex healthcare system. It is not uncommon for patients to have experienced deep trauma including various forms […]
BPHC is excited to invite our members to an informative and immersive program focused on the impact of poverty on our communities’ health. Poverty in the Bronx: Forum and Simulation Thursday, February 27 2 – 6 p.m. BronxWorks, 1130 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY Click here to register. Poverty has a direct link […]
Dr. Anika Clarke, pediatric attending physician, learned of a parent whose lawyer informed her that she couldn’t visit a food pantry because of her immigrant status. But Dr. Clarke and her residents knew otherwise. “Two months ago, we would have said, ‘If your lawyer said you can’t do that, you […]
Innovation, patient-centered care and consumer choice recently converged at Coordinated Behavioral Care’s (CBC’s) “iChoose” event that invited providers and community members to learn about and select the mobile-based, behavioral health technology that best meets their needs. CBC will deploy the selected app to Bronx behavioral health consumers over the next […]
People who use the majority of health care services often have significant physical, mental/behavioral and social needs. Many have also experienced deep trauma including various forms of violence, poverty and abuse which leave them at greater risk for poor health, substance use and involvement with the criminal justice system. A […]
