News and Events – July 2022
Barbara LaPlaca2023-07-11T16:39:57-04:00Covid vaccine ambassador program | Mets' annual summer food drive | NYC Ferry | Camp Rise Up | Rep. Nydia Velazquez
At The Floating Hospital, health equity is in our DNA
Barbara LaPlaca2023-07-11T16:41:04-04:00The Floating Hospital has known since its beginnings in 1866 how a public health crisis lifted the veil off inequities suffered by the poorest Americans and, overwhelmingly, in Brown and Black communities.
Pickleball levels the playing field
Barbara LaPlaca2023-07-11T16:49:02-04:00There’s a new game in town that will have kids at this summer’s Camp Rise Up dinking around the campus in Rhinebeck, N.Y. Dinking, you say? Read on to learn how our campers are on trend with this fast-growing sport.
News and Events – June 2022
Barbara LaPlaca2023-07-11T16:50:04-04:00Recognition of our diversity | Summer of Love 2022
Into the Woods: Camp Rise Up preps teens with life skills
Barbara LaPlaca2023-07-11T16:46:57-04:00Camp Rise Up has become such a pivotal piece of programming for kids ages 12 to 15 who live in temporary housing.
Dr. Andre steers a ship of compassion
Barbara LaPlaca2023-07-11T16:53:05-04:00The Floating Hospital’s health-education specialists have long focused on helping patient families live healthy lifestyles, whether that’s learning about disease management, better nutrition or self-care and well-being.
News and Events – May 2022
Barbara LaPlaca2023-07-11T16:52:28-04:00Summer of Love 2022 | The Floating Hospital X Pickleball | Cooking with Girl Scout Troop 6000
Health educators focus on parent education
Barbara LaPlaca2023-07-11T16:51:07-04:00The Floating Hospital’s health-education specialists have long focused on helping patient families live healthy lifestyles, whether that’s learning about disease management, better nutrition or self-care and well-being.
Long-time staffers help keep The Floating Hospital anchored
Barbara LaPlaca2023-07-11T16:53:55-04:00Behind the compassionate healthcare The Floating Hospital delivers to New York City’s most vulnerable families is a dedicated staff.
Managing a post-pandemic mindset
Barbara LaPlaca2023-07-11T16:54:40-04:00Since 1949, May has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. The annual observance raises awareness of mental illness, also called behavioral health, through support, education and advocacy.