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Addabbo’s annual Senior Job Fair returns May 30 in Kew Gardens; more vendors welcome

Senior Job Fair

May. 20, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is once again showing his commitment to the senior community by organizing his annual Senior Job Fair in Kew Gardens, an event aimed at helping older adults find employment opportunities and achieve greater financial stability.  The event will take place on Friday, May 30, from…

Op-ed: The power of representation in healthcare

representation

Apr. 17, 2025 By Dr. Ifeanyi Oguagha As physicians of color at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC), we regularly witness how representation in healthcare can save lives. Our patients – who, like us, are predominantly people of color – walk through our doors not only with medical concerns but also often carrying…

Addabbo Family Health Center expands diabetes care through high-risk patient initiative

Addabbo Family Health Center

Mar. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway In a city where chronic conditions like diabetes disproportionately affect underserved communities, one local health center is rewriting the script on patient care. The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC) in Southeast Queens is making significant strides in diabetes care in New York City with its Diabetes…