Central Harlem has some of the highest rates of preventable health issues in New York City—including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. The death rates due to poor health remain alarmingly high. Harlem Hands Foundation is committed to promoting wellness and health education to create a healthier future for Harlem’s youth and families.

Key Points to Include:

• Shocking local health statistics.

• The impact of poverty on health.

• What HHF is doing to improve health education and access.