Health People is a groundbreaking peer organization in the South Bronx that helps people from low-income communities become leaders to fight chronic illnesses.
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ALT United, Working For Healthier Communities In The Bronx! Health People’s H.A.P.P. (Health Advocacy Partners Program) Team has proudly completed three Self-Management Diabetes (DSMP) and Chronic Diseases (CDSMP) workshops with support from Butler Cornerstone Community Center and William Hodson Older Adult Center both located in The Bronx. We congratulate all our DSMP/CDSMP graduates! Your dedication inspires wellness across the Bronx! #HealthPeople #HealthAdvocacyPartners #HAPP #BronxWellness #CommunitySuccess #DSMP #CDSMP
ALT ¡Trabajando Unidos Por Comunidades Más Saludables en El Bronx! El equipo del Programa Health Advocacy Partners (H.A.P.P.) de Health People logró facilitar exitosamente tres talleres del manejo personal de la salud, Diabetes (DSMP) y Enfermedades Crónicas (CDSMP) en los centros comunales Butler Cornerstone y Willliam Hodson, para adultos mayores, recientemente. ¡Felicitaciones a todos los participantes por completar sus talleres y cuidar su salud! ¡Y agradecemos a todos lo que hicieron posible este cometido! #HealthPeople #HealthAdvocacyPartners #HAPP #BronxWellness #CommunitySuccess #DSMP #CDSMP
ALT Health People Preventive Health Institute has earned a CDC Full Plus Recognition for our National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program (effective 08/01/2025 and expires 10/31/2026). This designation is reserved for programs that have effectively delivered a quality, evidence-based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition and additional retention thresholds. "The delivery of your lifestyle change program makes an invaluable contribution to the prevention of type 2 diabetes, both in your community and nationally. We appreciate your participation in the National DPP, and we are committed to working with you to do everything we can to ensure your continued success as a critical member of our national effort." - Miriam T. Bell, MPH Team Lead, National Diabetes Prevention Program National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
ALT HEALTH PEOPLE just earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency with @candiddotorg !!! This is the HIGHEST recognition award they offer, and we are so proud to be celebrated for our mission and vision of transparency and accountability within all the communities we serve in The South Bronx and Brooklyn. To earn this incredible award, we've had to: 1. Outline Health People's educational preventive programs and their impact in our communities. 2. Provide information about staff and board members. 3. Assess into our financial performance. 4. Highlight our immense impact. Get updates on our impact through our #NonprofitProfile and check out HEALTH PEOPLE's profile at https://app.candid.org/.../health-people-inc-51-0418243 Candid
ALT HEALTH PEOPLE - SHARING NEWS & EVENTS NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Alert. An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for NYC today, August 4, due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. Young children, older adults, and people with heart or breathing conditions should avoid strenuous and prolonged outdoor activities: nyc.gov/airquality #healthpeoplebronx #bronx
ALT Dr. Anthony Salandy, Health People's Executive Officer, visited The Bronx Borough President's Office on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, to highlight key initiatives on health prevention, particularly Diabetes Self-Management. He was received by The Honorable Vanessa L. Gibson and her staff, he was accompanied by his advocacy team, Ms. Chris Norwood, Kendra Hardy, and Dr. Nancy Kheck. #health #healthpeoplebronx #boroughpresident #VanessaLGibson
ALT MORRIS HOUSES 2025 LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD STAT Health People on location, empowering the Morris Houses community at the Neighborhood Stat Event. We're dedicated to delivering vital services that uplift and support our neighbors. Our diabetes self-management programs equip individuals with the tools they need to thrive. Additionally, we offer initiatives addressing asthma, HIV, and more, fostering a healthier community. At the event, we shared valuable resources, gifts, and enrolled Morris House residents in our programs. Thanks to Neighborhood Stat for their tireless efforts in serving the community. Together, let's continue driving positive change and unlocking potential. #health #healthpeople #neighborhoodstat #healthpeoplesocialmedia
ALT We are extremely appreciative to have our community and local leaders as the most vocal proponents of health education in the Bronx Borough. Your voices and initiatives will provide our community members with the necessary tools to obtain accurate information, enabling them to effectively self-manage their chronic conditions through our peer-to-peer educational model. #healthpeoplesocialmedia #healthpeoplebronx #healthpeople #health #bronx #Bronxboroughpresident #nyc #NYCCouncil
ALT Consider making a donation today to support a valuable cause! For over three decades, Health People has been committed to educating community members of The South Bronx on preventing HIV, Asthma, Type 2 Diabetes and other chronic conditions. Through its peer-to-peer health education programs, the organization enables individuals to develop self-management skills, ultimately leading to the facilitation of workshops that help prevent unnecessary hospitalization, kidney failure or amputations. We kindly request your support, relying on your generosity and civic values to continue our mission. Your contribution is greatly appreciated! www.healthpeople.org
ALT THE "SLIM'N'WIN" 5LBS CHALLENGE GRADUATION HEALTH PEOPLE is glad to announce the successful completion of the Slim'n'Win 5lbs Challenge led by the HAPP (Health Advocacy Prevention Program) at Butler Community Center in Webster Avenue, The Bronx. The eight weeks wellness campaign was facilitated by Health People’s Community Health Workers Brian Fernández and Edwin Suriel from May through June 2025. It aimed to promote healthier living through education, movement, and nutrition, encouraging participants to lose at least 5 pounds in a supportive community setting. Participants engaged in weekly wellness workshops, such as healthy cooking, sponsored by the Mexican Coalition, neighborhood walks, chair Zumba, breathing exercises, and juicing sessions. This initiative was designed to empower individuals to adopt long-term healthy habits in a fun and inclusive environment.
ALT Small Changes for Big Health! Mastering cooking techniques may seem somewhat tedious; however, food serves as remedy for both physical and emotional health. Save the date for YOUR HEALTH! You are very welcome to join us! ¡Pequeños Cambios para la Buena Salud! MEJORAR las técnicas de cocinar puede ser algo tedioso, sin embargo la comida es medicina para su salud física y emocional. ¡Separe esta fecha para su salud! Está cordialmente invitado(a). #health #healthpeoplebronx #healthpeoplesocialmedia #cooking #cooking #cookingwithlove #cookingtips #CookingDemo
ALT ARCHES ANNUAL OUTING TO YANKEE STADIUM Last week, the ARCHES program at HEALTH PEOPLE organized its Annual Outing to Yankee Stadium in The Bronx. The mentees and mentors, led by Carlos González, Kevin Holmes, Steven Harrison, and Marcos Roman, appreciated the hospitality of Yankee Stadium, as always. ARCHES is a groundbreaking program for young adults in the South Bronx and citywide, providing them with mentors who have successfully overcome comparable life challenges. This impactful mentoring program targets high-risk youth aged 16 to 24, equipping them with the tools to overcome negative thought patterns and behaviors, and unlock a brighter future. #healthpeoplesocialmedia #healthpeoplebronx #healthpeople #health #arches
