June 12, 2024 - New Black Voices

NYSOFA Highlights Resources to Prevent, Identify, and Report Elder Abuse

By NewBlackVoices on June 12, 2024 New York City, New York State

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, on June 15, shines spotlight on hidden tragedy In anticipation of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) highlights resources to help the public identify and report abuse, including scams and other fraud tactics targeting older adults. “Elder abuse remains a […]

Climate Change is the Greatest Public Health Challenge of Our Time

By NewBlackVoices on June 12, 2024 Black Health

By Sunita Sohrabi | Ethnic Media Services NEW YORK — Climate change is a key social determinant of health, disproportionately impacting low-income communities and people of color. The numbers of heat-related deaths has been steadily rising, according to data from Health and Human Services. There were an estimated 1,602 heat-related deaths in 2021, 1,722 in 2022, […]