Connecting with Our Communities Manhattan's East Side

NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation’s most comprehensive, academic healthcare delivery systems, dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care. From Westchester County to the boroughs of Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, we are dedicated to partnering with our neighbors to improve quality of life and provide necessary services in the communities where our patients and employees live and work.

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center Manhattan's East Side NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center is located on the Upper East Side and NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital is south of 14th Street in Manhattan.

Serving Our Community NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital invested over $800 million in community benefit spending in 2017. We work closely with community physicians, medical associations, community-based organizations, schools, clergy, government, and elected officials to identify health priorities and to provide expertise and resources to address local issues in the neighborhoods we service, including:

NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital • Upper East Side • Tribeca • East Harlem • Chinatown • Financial District • Little Italy • Battery Park City • SoHo • Chelsea • Lower East Side • Federal and City Courthouse complex

Healthcare The NewYork-Presbyterian Ambulatory Care Network provides medical, mental health, and behavioral health services throughout Manhattan's East Side at 8 primary care practices and 3 specialty care locations. Individuals and families receive wellness visits, care Ambulatory Care Network – Center for Special Studies for acute healthcare problems, and ongoing management for chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.

525 East 68th Street 170 William Street New York, NY 10065 New York, NY 10038 (212) 746-5454 (212) 312-5000 Blood Pressure Screening Health4Life Resource Fair Programs Chinese Community Partnership for Health: The Chinese HIV/AIDS Care: The Center for Special Studies (CSS) in Community Partnership for Health (CCPH) is a not-for-profit Chelsea provides first-class, HIV specialized care to people program providing the Chinese population of New York City living with HIV/AIDS in a welcoming setting. The Center was with health education, a Chinese-language hotline with one of the first programs in New York to be recognized as a health information and referrals, and an outreach program. Designated AIDS Center by the Department of Health and The outreach program deploys trained nurses to corporations, cares for 10 percent of New York City’s pediatric/adolescent senior centers, public schools, and community organizations to HIV/AIDS population. A multidisciplinary health care team provide vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, glucose, oversees each patient’s care, coordinating the vast range of cholesterol, vision, and hearing problems. clinical and supportive services offered at the practice.

Number of people screened Mental Health First Aid Training: NewYork-Presbyterian trainers, via the Thrive NYC initiative, offer Mental Health First 2,612 Aid for Youth and Adults through an 8-hour evidence-based Number of Number program. Through the training, participants gain skills to help community of health individuals who may be developing a mental health problem members 882 32 education reached 2018 talks or experiencing a mental health crisis. through Impact health Military Family Wellness Center: This innovative program education talks connects military service members of any duty status and service era and their families with high quality, evidence- CCPH Lung Disease Prevention Program: A comprehensive based services to help address the unique health challenges Lung Disease Prevention Program is offered through CCPH to of service members and their loved ones in a confidential and combat the prevalence of tobacco use and improve lung health secure environment. in the Asian community. The program includes annual Lung Disease Prevention classes for restaurant and food industry Perelman Heart Health Education Center: The Perelman Heart workers. In partnership with the New York City Department Health Education Center heightens awareness about heart of Health and Mental Hygiene, CCPH conducts TB screenings health through education, community outreach, and pre- in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and in Chinatown, Manhattan. vention programs. Annually, these programs reach over 3,500 individuals through 20 unique offerings each month. Health4Life (H4L): This comprehensive weight management program provides a safe and supportive environment for Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT): The multidisciplinary 4- to 18-year-olds and their families who are interested in Vulnerable Elder Protection Team, which is the first of its improving their health by eating a more nutritious diet and kind, is based in the emergency department of NewYork- increasing their physical activity. Through individual clinic Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and available 24/7 visits as well as group programming, H4L empowers partici- to assess, treat, and ensure the safety of victims of elder pants to make healthier lifestyle choices for themselves and abuse or neglect. The team also collects evidence and works their whole family. closely with the authorities when appropriate.

For more information on these programs, please contact [email protected].

525 East 68th Street 170 William Street New York, NY 10065 New York, NY 10038 (212) 746-5454 (212) 312-5000