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 […]
A BPHC Innovation Fund pilot that provides transitional care coordination to people who are released from Rikers Island is up and running. The Fortune Society launched its “Connections to Care” pilot in September 2018 and is engaging 100 clients in post-release health care and support services. The pilot targets people […]
The value of peer support has been widely recognized in improving the health of patients living with chronic diseases and behavioral health conditions. BPHC has provided funding to support a collaboration between BronxWorks and Health People to launch an “HIV Peer Training” program. This initiative provides community members living with […]
BPHC was proud to join with nine member organizations earlier this month to present six workshops at the Fourth Annual DSRIP Learning Symposium. Our sessions highlighted the critical and powerful role of innovation and community collaborations in re-inventing patient care in the Bronx. Topics included BPHC’s Critical Time Intervention project, a […]
BPHC’s Innovation Fund initiative is helping to expand a program to create healthier housing for Bronx community members living with asthma. Bronx residents visit the emergency department (ED) for asthma at nearly twice the New York City rate and triple the state rate with up to 20% of children in […]