Centering Community
On February 8th, faculty and staff from across the Mount Sinai Health System came together with East Harlem community partners, friends, and family to celebrate the life and legacy of Barbara Brenner, DrPh, MSW.
Category: HEALS
A Community-Led Investigation of the Impact of Waste Transfer Stations on Air Quality and Odors in Jamaica, Queens
Addressing the environmental impacts of the waste transfer stations on health and quality of life of neighboring residents in Jamaica, Queens
School Ventilation and COVID-19 Test Positivity: A Community-Based Study
A new study will examine the relationship between the built environment, community spread, and the likelihood of transmission of COVID-19 within school settings
Examining the Impact of Air Pollution and Stress on Sleep Inequities in East Harlem Children: A Community-Engaged Pilot Project
A new study will examine the relationship between the built environment, community spread, and the likelihood of transmission of COVID-19 within school settings
Using Environmental Health Science to Inform Public Policy to Better Protect Communities
Academic-community partnerships are key to educate the public and inform public policy