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 […]
Findings Reveal Strong Preference for Personal Connection with Doctors BRONX, NY – September 6, 2018 – Bronx Partners for Healthy Communities (BPHC), the DSRIP Performing Provider System of SBH Health System (St. Barnabas Hospital), has released research on how Bronx community members use healthcare and prefer to communicate with their doctors. […]
New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera recently joined us to shine a light on our work with the 100 Schools Project, which trains NYC teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators to identify the early signs of mental illness and substance use among students. We were proud to honor three schools that have made exceptional progress […]