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  In 2026, we honor the 100th anniversary of the very first Negro History Week, created in 1926 by historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson. This important week later grew into what we now call Black History Month. Dr. Woodson wanted to make sure that the achievements and stories of Black Americans were recognized, taught, and celebrated across the United States. Dr. Woodson chose February for this observance because it includes the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln. African-American communities had already honored these leaders for many years, and Woodson hoped the new celebration would build on these traditions. Over time, more

Every year on the third Monday in January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who fought for justice and equality for all. His dream wasn’t just about civil rights, it was also about making sure everyone has the same chance to live a healthy life. Dr. King once said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman.” He saw that many people, especially in poor and minority communities, didn’t have access to good healthcare. He believed that health is a basic human right. Health equity means everyone should have a fair shot

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es un tiempo para reflexionar, celebrar y fortalecer la unidad. Para mí, tiene un significado profundamente personal: es un recordatorio de la fortaleza, la resiliencia y el orgullo cultural que caracterizan a nuestra comunidad. También es un llamado a la acción, a honrar nuestra herencia no solo con palabras, sino a través de esfuerzos concretos que promuevan la salud y el bienestar de las familias hispanas en todo Nueva York y más allá.

  As a family physician and registered dietitian, during Black History Month, I reflect on the various fearless trailblazers in healthcare and other sectors who broke barriers and overcame extraordinary obstacles to make my life possible. Access to healthcare and poor health literacy are still issues plaguing the Black community. Generally, patients desire a patient-doctor relationship where they feel comfortable sharing their personal and medical history. From my experiences, my Black patients prefer Black physicians; however, there is a severe shortage of Black physicians, which is another barrier to seeking care for many Black Americans. Social determinants of health (SDoH) such as education,

February marks Black History Month. Historically, African Americans have been tremendous contributors to our country and achieved great strides in promoting diversity and inclusivity, despite facing many barriers.  I am very proud to be a part of the community and honored that there is a month dedicated to my heritage and our contributions.  Many African Americans have faced great disparities in healthcare, leading to higher rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and other conditions.  As an African American who has worked at Fidelis Care for 16 years, it’s my duty to serve the community in providing access to the best