After a Fall, Energetic Parkchester Man, 79, Beats the Odds, Goes Home

Friendly and Upbeat US Army Vet Goes Home After Rehab Following Hip Replacement Surgery Due to a Fall and Arthritis

Stroke Survivors Happy in Rehab as They Deal With the After Effects

Two St. Patrick's Nursing Residents Receiving Solid Therapy From Stroke's Long-Term Complications

Proof That Assisted Living Heals Physically and Psychologically

Bronx Assisted Living Resident Greatly Improves at Triboro Center's Claremont Village ALP

Rat Trap Map: These Are Wash Heights, Inwood's Rodent Hot Spots

Do you live in a hot spot for rats?

Here's Where Wash Heights, Inwood COVID Rates Stand As Spring Begins

COVID rates have fallen across the city since the beginning of the year. Here's how the current citywide rates compare to uptown.

Here's Where The COVID-19 Rate Stands In Washington Heights, Inwood

As the first month of 2023 comes to an end, here's where the COVID-19 rate stands in Upper Manhattan, according to the city.

'In The Heights' Murals Unveiled At Washington Heights Hospital

Lin-Manuel Miranda helped unveil two new murals Tuesday within the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Upper Manhattan.

Wash Heights ZIP Code Sees COVID Rate Jump Among Top In Manhattan

The 10032 ZIP code in Washington Heights has seen its COVID rate jump among the highest in the borough in recent days, city data shows.

Upper Manhattan ZIP Codes Among Lowest COVID Rates In Borough: Data

As the COVID case count has stopped dropping across NYC, Patch took a look at where the numbers stand in Washington Heights and Inwood.

WH, Inwood To Be Sprayed With Pesticides As West Nile Virus Surges

The overnight spraying may irritate some people's throats or cause rashes, as the city tries to limit the surging mosquito-borne virus.

Free Health Fair Set For Washington Heights: Screenings And Consults

The Community League of the Heights is hosting a free health fair Wednesday on West 159th Street between Amsterdam and Broadway.

Here's Where The COVID Rate Stands In Wash Heights: Data Breakdown

COVID cases have jumped in recent weeks due to the Omicron Ba.5 variant. Here's how it has effected Washington Heights.

Inwood Test Site Offering Free Anti-Viral Drug For Those Who Get COVID

A test site in Inwood was one of the first three in the country to offer immediate anti-viral medications for COVID-positive people.

Rodents Rampage, Wash Heights Pol Vows To Ratify Remedy

Councilmember Shaun Abreu said rats burrow in Washington Heights homes, walls and a playground where they terrify children at recess.

Uptown Injection Sites Have Reversed 314 Overdoses At 6-Month Mark

OnPoint NYC, which runs the two uptown safe consumption centers, says it has safely disposed of more than 470,000 needles since November.

Uptown Pol Introduces Bill Banning Height, Weight Discrimination

Council Member Shaun Abreu unveiled a bill Thursday that would ban workers and tenants from facing discrimination due to height or weight.

Uptown COVID-19 Rates Remain On Low End Amid Newest NYC Case Jump

COVID positivity rates within Washington Heights and Inwood ZIP Codes are all among the bottom third in New York City, data shows.

63 Wash Heights, Inwood Residents Have Died During Omicron Wave

Dozens of Upper Manhattanites have died since the omicron variant began surging in New York, according to city data.

Omicron Melts Away: Uptown COVID Rate Falls Amid NYC Case Drop

Here's where the COVID-19 rates stand in Washington Heights and Inwood as the case rate falls across the five boroughs.

Overdoses Reversed Daily At Wash Heights Injection Site: Data

The supervised injection site has reversed 47 overdoses since opening in Washington Heights just 35 days ago.

Washington Heights, Inwood COVID Testing: Here Are 8 Free Sites

Here's an updated list for the new week of sites where you can get free PCR and rapid COVID tests in Washington Heights and Inwood.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Washington Heights-Inwood Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Manhattan.

Wash Heights, Inwood ZIP Code Jumps To Over 20 Percent COVID Rate

In the span of a week, the COVID-19 rates in the 10040 and 10034 ZIP codes have gone from below 10 percent to 20 percent.

Hospital Capacity In Washington Heights-Inwood Area: Latest

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Manhattan.

See Washington Heights, Inwood COVID Rate Amid Omicron Surge

The COVID-19 rate has jumped in Upper Manhattan's four ZIP codes, but the figure remains on the lower end of the citywide numbers.

COVID Testing In Washington Heights, Inwood: Here Are 9 Locations

The state of New York has broken its all-time COVID cases record three days in a row, with NYC accounting for 12,404 positives on Sunday.

Coronavirus Cases Up 60 Percent Recently In Manhattan: CDC

Manhattan is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Here's Where Uptown COVID Rates Sit Amid Citywide Uptick

COVID-19 rates have risen in Washington Heights and Inwood over the past month, amid a citywide uptick. Check out the uptown numbers.

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Manhattan: CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Manhattan.

First Of Its Kind Injection Site Opens In Wash Heights: Report

In an effort to curb drug overdoses, the Heights is now home to one of the first two supervised injection sites in the United States.

City Adds $100 COVID Vaccine Incentive To Uptown SOMOS Locations

The mayor just announced he is expanding the $100 incentive to get vaccinated to NYC SOMOS locations, many of which are in Wash Heights.

Here's Where The COVID Rate In Washington Heights Stands

The COVID-19 case rate in Washington Heights and throughout Upper Manhattan has decreased greatly since September. Here are the numbers.

Manhattan Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Manhattan compares to the U.S.

COVID Vaccination Rate Continues To Tick Up In Upper Manhattan

The vaccination rate for adults in Washington Heights and Inwood is below the rate for Manhattan as a whole.

Wash Heights, Inwood Again Have Highest COVID Rates In Manhattan

The 10040 and 10034 ZIP codes in Upper Manhattan have the highest seven-day percent positive COVID-19 rates of any in the borough.

COVID Vaccination Rate In Upper Manhattan: End Of Summer Update

Roughly 62 percent of Wash Heights and Inwood residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to city data.

1 Out Of Every 241 Heights Residents Has Died From Coronavirus

Looking at data for Washington Heights' three ZIP codes, one out of every eight and a half residents has been diagnosed with the virus.

Hospital Capacity In Washington Heights-Inwood Area: Update

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Manhattan and across NY.

Wash Heights, Inwood COVID Rates See An Uptick Amid Delta Spread

As the Delta variant spreads throughout the city, the COVID-19 rates in Upper Manhattan's four ZIP codes have ticked up.

Only 6 Inwood Residents Tested Positive For COVID-19 Last Week

With the vaccination rate hovering around 50 percent in Inwood, just six residents tested positive for the virus from June 13-19.

5 Reasons To Have Your Kids Vaccinated

Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.

5 Things To Know About Advance Directives

Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

5 Cancer Prevention Tips

Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.

5 Ways To Exercise At The Office

With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.

The Truth About Spring Allergies

With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.

Balancing Cancer And Your Career

Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.

5 Advantages Of Integrative Medicine

Northwell Health provides advantages of integrative medicine because the mind, body and spirit are an important part of our health.

5 Things To Know About Colon Cancer

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Bethany DeVito breaks down five things you should know about colon cancer.

Live With Less Stress In 4 Steps

Balancing work and life is stressful. Northwell Health physicians discuss ways on how to cope.

Mediterranean Diet Can Halt Need For Reflux Medications

Foods play an important role in our health. Northwell Health physicians show how a change in diet can affect gastrointestinal conditions.