Caribbean Corner

Unicare Adult Daycare celebrated the grand opening of its new location at Starlight Pavilion, 130-05 101 Ave, South Richmond Hill, Queens, NY, on Oct. 29. The event brought together community leaders, seniors, and staff to commemorate this significant milestone for the senior care facility. Susan Almodovar and her husband and two sons attended the opening event. Photo by Tracey Khan Owner Susan Almodovar shared heartfelt remarks during the ceremony, expressing gratitude to all who supported her journey. “This has been a dream, and I am so proud and happy to have every one of you here today,” Almodovar said. “My seniors are my life. They make me happy every day, and their love is something money can’t buy.” She spoke emotionally about the personal bond she shares with her clients, highlighting the daily joy she receives from the hugs and affection of the seniors. “I feel blessed to have my seniors with me to celebrate this day,” she added, ...

In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, President of ACP Community Services , Dr. Janice Emanuel Mc Clean, whose organization has been at the vanguard to prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes and helping individuals manage diabetes in New York City since 2015, received the ACES 2024 grant from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to work in underserved communities in Brooklyn. “This year, we have extended our services in Diabetes prevention and management to the boroughs of Queens and the Bronx. We have also conducted classes in Long Island. This year, over one hundred individuals completed classes,” said Dr. Emanuel. On May 13, 2024, a group of 25 individuals from the Flatbush SDA Church completed the Diabetes Self-Management Class. On Oct. 19, 12 from the New Jerusalem SDA Church also completed the class. Then, on Oct. 22, at Sundance Adult Social Day Center at 486 Livonia, 30 individuals graduated from Diabetes Prevention and Self-Management. Dr. Janice McLean (r...

Caribbean governments Friday appealed to the region to take precautions against the mpox disease outbreak saying it is not impossible for it to spread from Africa to the Caribbean in the coming months. Bloc Chairman and Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell said health officials and the public need to be on the lookout especially for the clade1b version of the disease as he called for a proactive posture to prevent any outbreak in the region. Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell. Courtesy Government of Grenada The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the mpox outbreak, classifying it as a public health emergency of international concern, necessitating a unified and proactive approach by governments worldwide. “Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus that can spread through direct contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated materials. The current outbreak has shown a rapid increase in cases, particularly in the Democratic Republic...

Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) and Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY), joined by Reps. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Frank Mrvan (D-IN), on Wednesday introduced the bipartisan Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act to prevent massive cuts to New York hospitals’ Medicaid payments. ‘“New York’s safety net hospitals are an invaluable resource for our state’s most vulnerable patients, and Medicaid DSH funding is necessary for keeping their operations running,” Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, told Caribbean Life . “We cannot stand by as devastating funding cuts loom and threaten the health, wellbeing, and futures of the millions of New Yorkers who rely on these vital hospitals to access the healthcare services they need.  “I am proud to stand with my colleagues across the aisle in support of a solution that will keep their doors open and protect the underserved patients they care for,” she added. “The time ...