Dr. Yury Parra, Harlem United’s Medical Director, was recognized with the “40 Under 40 Outstanding Health Professionals” distinction award by the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) and the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF). We sat down with Dr. Parra for a Q&A about the award, her work, and her vision for community healthcare. Why do you do this work? I myself was a patient at a community health center like Harlem United’s. As newly arrived immigrants to the U.S., my family navigated healthcare through Federally Qualified Health Centers. I was the first in my family to ..read more

Want a medical provider who truly meets you where you are? Our Mobile Medical team travels around the city, providing high-quality care right in your neighborhood. Click on each calendar event for more details. Walk-ins are always welcome, or you can call or text 929-474-4361 to schedule an appointment. The post Our Mobile Unit is in the field! appeared first on Harlem United ..read more

Great news! HRSA, the federal agency that administers more than 1,400 health centers across the country, has awarded Harlem United a gold badge! This means that we are in the top 10% of health centers like ours. But what does that really mean? Well, here are just a few ways we earned gold: 97% of patients are screened for HIV. Since 1988, we have been experts in HIV care, and that legacy continues today. And it’s not just because of tradition – 65% of our patients are Black, and rates of new HIV diagnose are higher in Black communities than any other racial group. HIV screening is essential fo ..read more

For immediate release Contact: Maya Martin-Udry  |  mmartinudry@harlemunited.org  |  646.400.7621 NEW YORK, November 6, 2023— Harlem United announced today that their healthcare subsidiary, URAM, was the recipient of a generous gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, in recognition of the organization’s 35+ year commitment to advancing health equality. “Ms. Scott’s generous gift will change lives in Harlem,” said Harlem United CEO, Jacqui Kilmer. “This gift is a testament to the impact Harlem United has had on the community since 1988. Our healthcare subsidiary URAM is at ..read more

Today, community members gathered to discuss mental health and substance use. Our panel of mental health providers, substance use experts, family members, and people with lived experience shared their vision for better care for our communities. This conversation will not stop here, as we continue our commitment to providing judgement-free accessible harm reduction and mental health care.  We were inspired by the community members who joined in this important conversation. If you were not able to be in the room, we’re excited to share video footage from the event.  Thank you to every ..read more

For immediate release Contact: Liz Benjamin, Liz@MarathonStrategies.com, 518-424-0356 NEW YORK, February 1, 2023 – The Save NY’s Safety Net campaign today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2023-24 executive budget proposal:   “For two years, the state has known a crisis is coming this April for 2.3 million vulnerable New Yorkers who rely on the safety net health care system, yet the executive budget fails to advance real solutions to this life-threatening problem.  “We have repeatedly implored Governor Hochul’s administration to cancel the Medicaid ph ..read more

“The results of this new analysis come as no surprise to those of us who have been fighting to repeal this ill-conceived plan. The impact of the pharmacy benefit carve-out will be devastating. Our communities will lose access to life-saving services and medications. Their health will suffer. Progress in our fight to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic will be wiped out. Our goal of achieving health equity for all — a goal we can only reach through the work of the safety net providers who are located in the communities with the greatest needs — will become unachievable. The pharmacy benefit carve-out i ..read more

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For immediate release Contact: Maya Martin-Udry  |  mmartinudry@harlemunited.org  |  646.400.7621 New York, December 6, 2022 – Last week, Mayor Eric Adams announced a directive to involuntarily commit homeless people with serious mental illness to hospitals. Mayor Adams has instructed police officers and city workers to take people to hospitals, even if they pose no risk of harm to themselves or others. Harlem United staunchly opposes this outrageous directive. Harlem United CEO, Jacqui Kilmer stated “This directive denies consent and forces hospitalization of unhoused per ..read more

For immediate release Contact: Liz Benjamin  |  liz@marathonstrategies.com | 518.424.0356 New York, December 12, 2022 – The Save NY’s Safety Net coalition issued the following statement in response to the surprise resignation of State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett:   “Dr. Mary T. Bassett is a champion for vulnerable New Yorkers, and her abrupt departure raises serious concerns about the future of the State Health Department (DOH) at a critical time. There were already questions about the Department’s refusal to listen to on-the-ground stakeholders about the damag ..read more