NYC Parents Take Social Distanced Life ‘Hour By Hour’

Dr. Jeanie Tse shares advice for parents on how to manage social distancing and urging them to create a flexible schedule that includes some precious “alone time.” Social distancing presents an opportunity and challenge to city parents experiencing “two worlds colliding in our space and in our face.” NEW YORK CITY — A Manhattan mom […]

It’s possible to cut costs while giving quality health care

View article here With New York state confronting a $6.1 billion budget deficit, the state is facing severe cuts to Medicaid, a program that serves as a lifeline to millions of New Yorkers living with significant physical and behavioral health challenges. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has convened a “Medicaid Redesign Team” to identify billions in savings […]

Instead of cutting Medicaid, invest in whole care

Featured in AM New York – February 11, 2020 | Page 6 A newly appointed Medicaid Redesign Task Force has been charged by Governor Cuomo with identifying ways to cut $2.5 billion next year without harming the sickest among us — a nearly impossible task. Instead of this risky approach, let’s invest in programs that […]

Mount Sinai, ICL, and Healthfirst Medicaid Savings Project Featured in Crain’s

Collaboration achieves $1.3 Million in Medicaid Savings and reduces hospitalizations for hundreds of people with significant physical and behavioral health conditions Click here to read the Crain’s article New York, NY (January 27, 2020)– The Institute for Community Living (ICL), Mount Sinai Health System, and Healthfirst announced Monday that their partnership in providing improved quality […]

More Care, More Support: City Unveils Public Safety and Public Health Reforms

Recommendations set forth by the Health Department and NYPD will provide new ways for City agencies to reach the narrow population of New Yorkers with untreated mental illness who may pose a danger to themselves or others. Featuring a quote from David Woodlock – ICL President and CEO “Although research shows that people with mental […]

David Woodlock – Power 100 Awardee

Congratulations to David Woodlock, ICL President & CEO, recipient of City and State’s Non-Profit Power 100, a well-deserved recognition for his innovative leadership in creating a healthier New York for all!     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Jake Oliver, jake@anatgerstein.com, (347) 361-9983   Institute for Community Living’s David Woodlock Named by City & State […]

ICL has a Blast at Giants Training Camp

ICL youth met with Giants star Sean Chandler View photos from ICL’s trip to Giants training camp here. More than two dozen young people and staff from the Institute for Community Living visited New York Giants training camp and met with Giants star Sean Chandler. After watching the Giants practice and prepare for their preseason opener against the […]