For six years, The Floating Hospital’s Camp Rise Up has provided teens living in temporary housing a week of respite from the city and their often turbulent lives. Research shows that unhoused teens are at greater risk of unhealthy behaviors, and the camp, for ages 12 to 15, provides an opportunity to learn about themselves, test their capabilities and see hope in their future.
News to our benefit | Tuscan villa on the block | Let’s go Mets! | Queens Pride on the march | Staff Hero: Jessica Colombo
Since March, bird flu, which in recent years yielded to Covid in the index of worldwide disease concerns, has been back in the news after outbreaks among dairy cows in multiple states and at least one infection in a farmworker in Texas.
Bringing a wealth of energy to the benefit scene, Harry Santa-Olalla is a one-man distillation of enthusiasm and showmanship when he takes the stage to ensure guests are having a blast as they open their hearts (and wallets) to support worthy causes around the world.
Tickets on sale for a golden gala | On the march with the Queens Pride Parade | Running for the money | Raise your paddles for The Floating Hospital | Staff Hero: Ernesto Hart
For more than a decade, Philip LaRocco has been helming The Floating Hospital’s Human Resources Department, attracting and retaining employees with respect, engagement and great benefits.
For the kids in Camp Rise Up and the other children The Floating Hospital serves, “it’s all pretty much the same story. They can’t afford shoes, they’re wearing shoes too small for them, and they’re all hand-me-downs,” according to Dr. Meghan Miller, Director of Health Eduction at The Floating Hospital.
Golden Legacies Gala: Save the date for a celebration of kindness | The Floating Hospital’s Waverunners are set for their first-ever TCS New York City Marathon! | “Know Your Status” HIV testing events at The Floating Hospital
A celebration of women’s health at The Floating Hospital On Saturday, March 9, we celebrated our bi-annual Women’s Wellness Day of Self-care at The Floating Hospital’s flagship Long Island City clinic.
In the heart of New York City, an innovative collaboration flourishes, embodying the essence of community and wellness.