BMS Quality Awards & Recognitions
BMS is recognized excellence in providing total health and wellness, and quality care. You can give with confidence knowing that we have been independently evaluated for effectively stewarding donations.
Silver Medal Award: Health Center Quality Leader
Candid Gold Seal of Transparency on GuideStar
Advancing Health
Information
Technology (Hit)
For Quality
Joint Commission Gold Seal
Addressing Social
Risk Factors
4 Star Rating from Charity Navigator for Accountability and Finance
BMS Community Events
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COMMUNITY VOICES
The New BMS@Dumont Urgent Care Center Will Open Soon!
BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers will open soon the new BMS Dumont Urgent Care Center (located at 407 Dumont Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11212) to provide care on an unscheduled walk-in basis to individuals with acute, non-emergency conditions. The Center will offer six exam rooms, as well as lab services (phlebotomy,) imaging, and mammography services.
This will be the first urgent care center operated by a stand-alone Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North and Central Brooklyn, serving low-income communities with elevated rates of health disparities in Brownsville and East New York.
Patients who do not have a medical home or usual source of care will be provided with information and assistance in selecting a primary care provider that meets their needs (location, specialty services, hours, language access).
In addition to urgent care, the center will provide:
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Care coordination
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Medical lab and testing (phlebotomy)
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Pharmacy
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Diagnostic imaging
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Mammography
The community will also benefit from the opportunity to be connected to a regular source of care, and health centers (BMS and others) will benefit by enrolling and serving previously unserved patients.
New BMS Dental@Bristol
BMS School-Based Healthcare Recognized for Excellence
BMS@Jefferson SBHC Team received recognition by NYC Teen Connections for their outstanding commitment to Health Education and during these past few years, their outstanding work navigating unchartered waters brought on by COVID and successfully vaccinating 80% of the Jefferson Campus!
BMS Teen Program Rolls Out to District 23 Middle Schools
The Sexual Risk Avoidance program (SRAE) targets 10-13 year olds for sexual risk avoidance education in middle school and after school programs across Brownsville and East New York. The program focuses on goal setting for youth as a tool to educate on how early sexual activity can have negative impact in the vision they have for their lives.
The SRAE Team was able to successfully advocate with the District 23 Superintendent to have incorporate the SRAE program into District 23 middle schools which means we will be able to reach more students and their families!
Sesame Street @BMS
How BMS partnered with Sesame Street Communities to introduce reading to many of our young children.
BMS Children's Fest 2018
Bringing art, music, dance and movement to the community.
Hydroponic Farm
Working with Brownsville Collaborative Middle School of Arts and Technology and the Partnership with Teens For Food Justice
to grow food locally. Watch News 12's coverage of the farm here
BMS COVID-19 Pandemic Food Access
Check out an overview of all the ways BMS has helped deliver food access to those struggling during the pandemic.
Brownsville Community Food Boxes
See how BMS partnered with local resources to deliver fresh food and pantry items to community members during the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 Vaccination Promotion
What are you looking forward to doing when we're all vaccinated?
BMS PRESS
BMS in the News
How Lyft Is Helping People Gain Access to Fresh, Local Food
Forbes, Nov 20, 2019
A garden without dirt? Middle school students help harvest produce for cafeteria
News 12, Apr 18, 2019
For A Big-City Health Department, A New Focus On Health Equity
Health Affairs, March 2019
New Artwork at Betsy Head Park Wants to Get Brownsville Moving!
BK Reader, December 28, 2018
Brownsville Plan Gains Momentum, Sparks Hope and Anxiety
City Limits, August 29, 2018
Hard-pressed Central Brooklyn healthcare system will get $210 Million
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, July 2018
Funding Need for Community Health Centers
Spectrum News NY1, March 06, 2017
What Drives NYC’s Health Disparities?
Hospital Closures and Medicaid Shifts Took Toll on NYC’s Health
Black and Latino Americans confront many challenges to vaccinations
New York Times, February 18, 2021
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Covid-19 Live Updates: U.S. Life Expectancy Plummeted in 2020
New York Times, February 18, 2021
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A timeline of telehealth support from the federal government during the pandemic
Hospital Review, September 14th, 2020
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What COVID-19 means for people of color
New Ghana, July 25, 2020
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BMS Health, Wellness Center Receives Subaru from Chase Auto
Published June 29, 2020
Opinion: Brownsville is Waging its Own Fight Against COVID-19 and Racism
City Limits, June 19, 2020
Bronx and Other Hard-Hit Communities Cry Out for COVID-19 Resources
City Limits, April 9, 2020
Journals and Scientific Publication
The Commonwealth Fund, August 1, 2004
Opportunity NYC–Family Rewards Demonstration, March 2010
At Home in Brownsville Studio A Plan for Transforming Public Housing
Hunter College Masters of Urban Planning, Spring 2014
Participatory Action Research Community Care of Brooklyn (CCB) 2016
RESOURCES
BMS Patient Resources
Clinical Resources
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The Multiple Chronic Conditions Resource Center
Patient and Family Resources to manage chronic conditions
Housing, Food Access, Jobs & Economic Development
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Aunt Bertha
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Housing Connect
Portal to find and apply for affordable housing opportunities in New York City. -
The Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District (BID)
Delivers services to small business and property owners on Pitkin Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and has a meaningful impact on the Brownsville community through quality-of-life initiatives. -
Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation
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Workforce1
Career Centers help New Yorkers prepare for and connect to jobs across NYC’s five boroughs
Brownsville Food Pantries:
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Out of the Walls Ministries
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New Hope Family Worship Center
817 Livonia Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Local Resources
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Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center Weekly health and community services and activities
- Community Board 16
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Open forums where residents can find events, and work with the board to express their concerns involving policies and projects in the community.
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Find Help
Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost -
United Brownsville
Know more about projects and ideas that are transforming the early childhood system in Brownsville, Brooklyn.