BPHC Innovation Fund Project When Mary retired after 40 years as a psychiatric nurse, she knew she wanted to stay busy. She began teaching free English classes at SUNY Attain Lab through ArchCare TimeBank, a volunteer service exchange program, sponsored by ArchCare, the healthcare ministry of the Archdiocese of New […]
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Helping Our Community Breathe Easier
Helping Our Community Breathe Easier BPHC has partnered with a.i.r. nyc to provide in-home asthma self-management services to families in the Bronx. Find out more in this feature story on SBH Health System’s blog.
Behavioral Health Learning Collaborative: The Right Treatment at the Right Time
People living with mental health or substance abuse conditions have a much higher rate of chronic disease and die 20 years earlier than the general population on average due to poor medical care. Thirteen BPHC organizations are collaborating to improve the way we screen and coordinate care for patients with […]
BPHC Announces Post-Acute Care Pilots
BPHC is pleased to announce that three nursing homes have been selected to implement six-month pilot programs aimed at connecting clinical and community providers to improve post-acute care for patients in the Bronx. They are: Centers Health Care (Community-based referral project) Grand Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Combined telemedicine/telepsychiatry project) […]
Connecting Our Community to Care
It is estimated that there are more than 70,000 eligible people in our PPS who do not utilize available healthcare services including primary care and health insurance. Lack of time and concerns about cost, privacy or missing work can keep people from addressing their health issues early or making a […]