Lead
Safe House. We take a comprehensive
approach to tackling lead paint poisoning at our Lead Safe
House, which offers temporary lead-free housing, screenings,
education, legal services, and case management.
Immunization
Workshops and Card Readings. As
a member of the Start Right Coalition, NMIC provides outreach
and education on the importance of having children properly
immunized, and how to adhere to the recommended immunization
schedule, as well as one-on-one immunization card readings.
NMIC works in collaboration with other Start Right Members
to coordinate and implement outreach strategies and community
events.
Asthma
Screening. As a member of the
Asthma Basics for Children Coalition (ABC) and WIN For Asthma,
NMIC provides community outreach and education on asthma triggers,
as well as treatment and case management services to families
with children that have excessive hospitalizations and school
absences.
Diabetes
Initiative. The Northern Manhattan
Exercise Project (NorMEP) uses exercise to reduce residents
of Northern Manhattan risk of diabetes and cardiovascular
disease.
Health
Insurance Enrollment. We work
with consumers to secure and maintain health insurance.
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