Advocacy

Advocacy is a critical aspect of the work of The Bronx Health Link as we research and report on the health problems of Bronx residents and collaborate with other like-minded, community agencies toward the goal of good health care for all.

Preconception Care and Doula Care - City Council Health Committee Hearing (Nov. 13, 2013)

Mayor's Proposed Health Budget (TBHL on Infant Mortality Reduction) - Hearing by City Council Finance Committee (June 6, 2012)

Availability of Suicide Prevention Services for Adolescent Latinas - Hearing by City Council (April 4, 2011)

Health and Hospital Corporation Annual Public Hearing - The Bronx (November 10, 2010)

Alternative Birthing Options - Hearing by NYC Council Women's Issues and Health Committees (September 28, 2010)

Maternal Mortality - Meeting of NYC Council Women's Caucus (August 25, 2010)

Building the Case for Environmental and Reproductive Justice in the Bronx

PCBs in School Caulking - Hearing by Environmental Protection Agency (July 29, 2010)

Drug Use, Pregnancy, and Parenting - Forum Proceedings

Proposals to Raise MTA Fares and Cut Services - Hearing by Metropolitan Transit Authority (March 2010)

Food Policies to Reduce Obesity - Hearing by Senate Standing Committee on Health (January 22, 2010)

Increasing Minorities' Access to Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Health Care - Meeting of Governor's Minority Health Council (August 14, 2009)

Women's Reproductive Clinic Access Bill - Hearing by City Council Women’s Issues Committee (November 18, 2008)

Green Cart Legislation - Hearing by NYC Council Consumer Affairs Committee (January 31, 2008)

Health and Hospital Corporation Annual Public Hearing - The Bronx (November 5, 2009)

Increasing Minorities' Access to Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Health Care - Meeting of Governor's Minority Health Council (August 14, 2009)