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A Holistic Approach to Postpartum Weight Gain Benefits Patients

Black Health Matters

“People from racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by postpartum weight retention (PPWR).” ” According to a report published in Women’s Health , examining a narrative mapping literature to the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Framework.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Read “ Using Law to Advance Population Health Planning ” in Health Affairs.