HHPC’s award-winning video “My Life, My Decision” – a centerpiece of the “EC as 123” Project – follows the challenges faced by several young adults as they deal with relationships and unplanned pregnancy.
The Health Improvement Institute announced
EC as 123 as the Winners of the Award of Excellence for health-related websites, and the Award of Excellence for health-related Video Public Service Announcements.
Photos from HHPC Community Health Forum
November, 2008
See photos from GetHealthyHarlem.org website launching event.
Come Celebrate HHPC's New Health Website www.GetHealthyHarlem.org
October, 2008
Saturday, November 15th, 9am-4:30pm. Workshops to be held: Healthy Food in Harlem; Asthma & Home Air Quality; Spirit & Mind; Fitness; Oral Health; Budgeting for a Healthy Lifestyle. RSVP by November 13, 2008. Nydia Rodriguez - nr9@columbia.edu, 646-284-9777. SPACE IS LIMITED
In Memoriam of Dr. Allan Rosenfield
October, 2008
The long-time dean of the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia
University; champion for maternal care around the globe.
Photos from B Smiths' Event
August, 2008
Pre-launch celebration for www.GetHealthyHarlem.org.
Event at B. Smiths' on Monday, August 11, 2008, 5-9pm PDF
August, 2008
Pre-launching of new web portal: www.GetHealthyHarlem.org.
Project STAY honored with a 2008 Community Ambassador Award
July, 2008
Project STAY was recently honored with a 2008 Community Ambassador Award from its partnering organization, Year Up NYC.
Project STAY featured on MTV: New York University Couple Gets Tested at Project STAY's Clinic
June, 2007
MTV follows Briana and Abhishek as they get tested at Project STAY's and receive their results in 20 minutes.
In Memorium: Dr. Donald Gemson
June, 2007
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Donald H. Gemson, beloved Mailman School associate clinical professor of Sociomedical Sciences and former co-director of the school’s Harlem Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
Photovoice Project: "Sex (is everywhere) in the City"
January, 2007
The results of a collaboration between Mailman School of Public Health student Megan Affrunti and HHPC's Delta KABB are unveiled.
Dr. Alwyn Cohall Receives Shirley Gordon Public Policy Leadership Award
November, 2006
The Shirley Gordon Public Policy Leadership Award was presented to Alwyn Cohall, MD, at Family Planning Advocates of New York State’s Annual Meeting at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.
Grant/Contract Awards: "EC as 1, 2, 3" (PDF)
August 2006
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health announced a call for proposals to decrease unwanted pregnancy through increased awareness and access to emergency contraception. HHPC, through its Project STAY service initiative, was one of four organizations awarded.
Grant/Contract Awards: Electronic Health Records
June, 2006
HHPC, along with Columbia University and HDOX, receive funding to develop an electronic health record.
The Harlem Faith Community Study
March, 2006
The Faith Leaders Phone Survey: Frequently Asked Questions -The Harlem Faith Community Study: Overview
Telephone Survey: Frequently Asked Questions
February, 2006
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Creating Digital Partnerships for Health Telephone Survey.
HHPC's Photovoice Project
December, 2005
Members of HHPC's community advisory board, Debra Jackson and Hanif Shabazz, along with Mailman School of Public Health graduate intern Sarah Muller, participated in a photovoice project as part of Dr. Joyce Moon-Howard’s Community-Based Participatory Research class.
HHPC at the 2005 APHA Conference in Philadelphia
December, 2005
HHPC attended the 133rd annual APHA meeting in Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Alwyn Cohall Receives 2005 Founders Award for Community Leadership
October, 2005
HHPC's Dr. Alwyn Cohall receives award for Exmplifying Excellence in the Field of Adolescent Health from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Harlem Health Promotion Center Hosts Community Forum
October, 2005
The HHPC Community Advisory Board and staff hosted a successful community forum on October 27, 2005 at Windows Over Harlem.
Dr. Muriel Petioni Recognized by the American Diabetes Association
September, 2005
Dr. Muriel Petioni, a member of HHPC's Community Advisory Board, received the Reaching People Award for the African American Community.
Project STAY featured on MTV: Gideon Gets Tested at Project STAY's Clinic
September, 2005
Project STAY's Don Culbertson, PA-C, and New York Presbyterian Hospital's Audobon Avenune clinic were recently featured on MTV, which did a segment on STI and HIV testing and sexual health.
"Mailman School Faculty Recognized for Work with Children and Adolescents"
August, 2005
Alwyn Cohall, MD has been selected to receive the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Adolescent Health's Founders Award for Community Leadership Award.
Digital Partnerships for Health Meeting
June, 2005
The Harlem Health Promotion Center held its first official Digital Partnerships for Health meeting on June 23rd.
HHPC's Dr. Alwyn Cohall was awarded the HIV Leadership Award and named "Noteworthy Pediatrician" by TheBody.com.
Family Wellness Day: Bread and Roses High School; Harlem, NY
May, 2005
The Harlem Health Promotion Center took part in a health fair at a local school.
AIDS Walk 2005
May, 2005
Thanks to your support, Project STAY raised over $3,000!
Harlem Children's Zone featured in The New York Times
January, 2005
New York Times publishes "Program in City Reduces Cases And Costs of Asthma."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publishes HHPC in Morbidity and Morality Weekly Report Weekly.
