Health and Environment
Helping Neighbors Find A Local Health Care Job
Andrew Yurkovsky |
In a neighborhood with plenty of hospitals, a new program aims to funnel workers into the high-demand area of health care.
Health and Environment
A 'Pivotal' Opportunity For The Undocumented
Tram Whitehurst |
Despite sharp criticism, Gov. Spitzer is making driver’s licenses accessible to undocumented immigrants – who say it’s about much more than driving.
Bronx
NYC: Just Another Banana Republic
Eileen Markey |
The city is different than it used to be, and you’re probably not benefiting from the changes, says a well-known labor writer in his new book.
Bronx
TO YOUR HEALTH: GROUP GETS GOING
TO SPREAD MILLIONS UPSTATE AND DOWN
Eileen Markey |
After a difficult beginning, the fledgling public health foundation is finding its way and funding groups statewide.
Government
THE CITY'S LATEST
HIRINGS AND RETIRINGS
Nick Judd |
Police officers, lawyers, educators, labor leaders and more, all heading in and out of positions old and new.
Health and Environment
HELP YOURSELF TO HEALTH CARE:
NEW STATE LAW BROADENS ACCESS
Rachel Nielsen |
As of this month, it’s not just the E.R. that’s open to lower-income New Yorkers.
Health and Environment
WHAT LANGUAGE IS YOUR HEALTH CARE?
I-Ching Ng |
New rules require hospital interpretation services for non-English speakers, but don’t specify what makes a qualified interpreter.
Health and Environment
A PC FOR EVERY MD
Marisa Picker |
Health clinics citywide are adding high-tech components to improve patient care.
Bronx
A SPECIAL PLACE TO PLEAD ONE'S CASE:
THIRD MENTAL HEALTH COURT OPENS
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Some criminal cases meet with ‘problem-solving justice.’
Bronx
WHERE WILL HOSPITAL PATIENTS GO?:
MYSTERY OF CLOSURE PLAN REMAINS
Karen Loew |
Nothing to do but wait and see what the Commission on Health Care Facilities recommends this week, activists, hospital workers and bureaucrats agree.
