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BLFM CHWs in the National Spotlight
On Thursday, November 17th Chairman Dr. Doug Reich and members of the Department of Family Medicine joined representatives from 1199 Training and Education Fund, 1199SEIU, LaGuardia Community College, and NYC Department of Small Businesses to meet with the Assistant Secretary for the Department of Labor to announce a joint Community Health Worker Apprenticeship program. This is a unique program that combines in the classroom learning with on the job training within the burgeoning field of community health. Upon the pilot class's completion the program will be spread across the country, creating jobs for healthcare workers as they work to educate and improve health outcomes of patients across America. Congratulations to the team on their excellent work and achievement!   |
Pediatric Wellbeing Day
An annual physical examination is an essential part
of staying in good health, especially for young children. With this in mind, our
department recently held a Pediatrics Outreach Day as an effort to get kids in
for their annual check-up. Here is Dr. Perry with his little interns for the day
helping out around the office! Thank you to all who made the day such a success!   |
Jumpstarting Health and Wellness in Crotona Park
On Saturday, April 16th
Jumpstart hosted a "Spring into Reading" event at the Phipps Neighborhood Rec
Center inside Crotona Park. Local organizations banded together promoting school
readiness while creating an afternoon full of arts & crafts, games, raffles,
giveaways and literacy resources. It was a beautiful day full of sunshine and
children’s smiles. Practice Manager, Michael Sledzinski, and two volunteer medical students were representing the Department of Family Medicine at the event. The group was prepared with incentives and brochures, as well as offered free
blood pressure tests to all participants. Mike and his team spoke with community
members about the Department's five outpatient clinics advocating the
high quality of care demonstrated by Family Medicine Physicians. The Department’s appearance in this community event was truly appreciated by all
those in attendance.   |
Ogden Family Medicine's Inaugural Health Fair
Ogden Clinic recently hosted their first ever Health Fair. At the event, doctors were on hand to
provide some vital tips on living a healthier lifestyle, and to demonstrate how
we can make a change in our everyday lives to improve our well-being. Check out
some of the pictures below and stay tuned for more events from the Department of Family Medicine at Bronx-Lebanon.    |
Resident Alumna's TV Debut
Bronx-Lebanon Family Medicine Residency Program alumna Fallon Mattis, MD '15 was recently featured on a local television segment in Virginia. Dr. Mattis is currently working at the Sentara Halifax Family Medicine in South Boston, Virginia. Congratulations to Dr. Mattis on the great work she is doing at her new professional home! |
Winter Weekend Presentation
This past weekend Bronx-Lebanon Family Medicine Faculty joined Family Medicine physicians and staff from across the state at the Annual Winter Weekend. Residents, Faculty, and Behavioral Scientists all were active participants in the conference, including giving and participating in presentations, panel discussions, and poster presentations on topics such as physician burnout, transgender care, HIV & Hep-C treatment, and more. Congratulations to all who were able to share their work with the Family Medicine Community!      |
Highlighting Success
In early 2015 a man carrying a single suitcase walked
into the Wellness Clinic at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital as a final resort. He was
hoping to check into the Bronx-Lebanon Life Recovery Program. But after traveling first to the wrong
location and having to spend the last of his change on a second bus ride, he was
given bad news: the clinic was closed. Wellness had shut down at midday as it
always does once a month for team meetings and the place was nearly vacant. He
pleaded his case, but to no avail. The man was told his best option was to
return early the next day to guarantee himself a bed in the morning. He had no
money and no place to stay, waiting for morning was not an option. Feeling
hopeless, he spotted a gentleman in the clinic who appeared to be some type of
manager or supervisor. The man introduced himself to this person asking once
again if there was any doctor who he could see. The manager, Mike, politely
responded there were no providers in clinic and he should return tomorrow
morning. With no plan B, the man could not accept this as a final answer and
asked to speak with Mike privately. Once alone, the man shared with Mike his entire story
beginning several years back when his problems first occurred and concluding with how he got into his current state. Upon hearing this man’s story, Mike knew he needed assistance
that could not wait until the following day. Mike made his way to the back exam
room area, informing the patient to wait in his office. When Mike returned with
the news that he would be seen immediately, the man was ecstatic and forever
grateful. He thanked Mike, registered, saw the doctor, was given medical
clearance, and checked into Life Recovery across the street.
Not until 6 months later was it realized how much Mike and the clinic staff had helped this man. As it turned out, the man checked into Life Recovery and also admitted himself into the Substance and Abuse Program. The man devoted himself to the program, not only graduating on time but excelling throughout the process. As graduation approached the man was offered the honor of being the Graduate Speaker. A few days
before graduation he returned to the Wellness Clinic and asked Mike if he was
able to attend the event at the end of the week. Mike said he would make
every effort to do so, and come Friday morning he was sitting in the audience listening to his patient's story as the man gave the Graduate Speaker Address. Of course Mike had heard this story before, but this version included a new chapter. A chapter where the man, with help from the dedicated staff of the Wellness Clinc, had been accepted into a life changing program. Since finishing the program, the man visits the Wellness Clinic for his monthly appointments, and each visit he seeks out Mike for a hello and an additional thank you for saving his life. |
Holiday Festivities
The Family Medicine Department has joyously participated in a variety of engaging and charitable events throughout the holiday season. From Toy Drives, to senior parties, to staff appreciation and more Family Medicine has closed out 2015 with a bang. Thank you to all for your hard work this past year, and thank you for all you will do in 2016 to as Family Medicine works each and every day to improve the quality of life in the Bronx, one patient at a time!   
 
 
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Happy Holidays!
On December 17th the Family Medicine Department hosted its first annual pot-luck Holiday Extravaganza! Each member of the Department were asked to bring an appetizer, main course, side dish, dessert, or drink from their native country or culture. As always, the support the staff provided was overwhelming with a plethora of food drink and merriment. A Happy Holidays to all, and to all a Thank You for making the Holidays so Happy!    |
Day of Dignity
On Saturday, November 21st staff from the Family Medicine Department joined the "Muslim Women's Institute For Research And Development" (MWIFRAD) in their 5th Annual Day of Dignity. The event was held at the Mullaly Community Center, located in the Highbridge section of the Bronx. Family Medicine while at the event was promoting the importance of primary care visits, providing educational materials, performing blood pressure screenings, and sharing information about the Family Medicine Health Leads Resource Desk. Thank you to the MWIFRAD for the invitation to the great event, and thank you to the staff who helped make it such a success!   |
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