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UCHC, a voice on Capitol Hill for Bronx Veterans and those who have served.

Our commitment to Veterans across our country and within the Bronx began in 2017 alongside the New York State Health Foundation.  Working in tandem with various organizations across our nation to ensure federal recognition of the Mission Act of 2018, guaranteeing equitable health care and social service access to Veterans…

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UCHC SUPER VACCINATION CENTER

We are pleased to announce that UCHC, has been designated a SUPER VACCINATION CENTER! This designation will allow UCHC to expand capacity for residents of our community who are still struggling to make appointments for COVID-19 vaccination. Thank you, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, for helping the #Bronx to…

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Union Community Health Center Earns National Recognition for Efforts Aimed at Improving Cholesterol Control

The American Heart Association presents Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™ award for commitment in driving millions to better cholesterol management Bronx, New York — Union Community Health Center has received the American Heart Association’s Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™ Gold level award in recognition of their commitment to reducing the risk of…

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Union Community Health Center announces the creation of a Veterans Health Care Liaison dedicated to those who have served.

The new role will offer Veterans and those who have served in the military with tailored and dedicated healthcare care navigation services. Bronx, NY —Today, thanks to a generous grant from the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth), Union Community Health Center (UNION) announced the creation of a new position…

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UCHC Encourages Parents, Students and Teachers to Add a COVID-19 Test to Their Back-to-School To-Do List

Students and teachers are heading back to school. New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, announced the official public school start date will be September 21, 2020. Over the last six months, COVID-19 has disproportionately affected members of the Bronx community. UCHC continues in its mission to support the health…

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STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY IN THE WAKE OF GEORGE FLOYD’S DEATH

Union Community Health Center stands in solidarity with the members of our community, our patients and staff in the overwhelming sadness and anger felt over the death of George Floyd. Long-standing, systemic racism is part of the public health crisis devastating communities of color across our country. As we continue…

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The Facts about Novel Coronavirus COVID-19

Image: CDC Last Update: March 11, 2020 The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread outside of China to many countries posing a significant public health threat.  In NYS, total confirmed cases are 173, with 36 cases in NYC, and 2 cases in the Bronx. Westchester has the most cases at 108, clustered…

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The Facts about Novel Coronavirus COVID-19

Image: CDC Last Updated: March 5, 2020. The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread outside of China to many countries posing a significant public health concern. To date there are 11 cases of COVID-19 reported in NY.      COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus that causes mild cold / flu-like…

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UCHC Stirs the Bronx Community with a Call to Action – Register to Vote

In partnership with Dominicanos USA (DUSA), UCHC made it their mission to register as many new voters as possible before the 2020 election. UCHC hosted a series of voter registration days across their multiple sites.  Community participants received information about the importance of exercising their right to vote. DUSA also…

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Oh SNAP!

In an effort to alleviate food insecurity in The Bronx, UCHC invited Catholic Charities’ to recruit qualified patients for their SNAP (Food Stamp Enrollment) program. Stay tuned for a new 2020 schedule. Catholic Charities also offers a variety of other services.  Click here to visit their site: https://catholiccharitiesny.org/…

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