Only 6 Inwood Residents Tested Positive For COVID-19 Last Week

With the vaccination rate hovering around 50 percent in Inwood, just six residents tested positive for the virus from June 13-19.

Got The Vaccine At CVS In Washington Heights? Prizes Could Await

CVS will give away Super Bowl tickets, vacations and cash to encourage people in Washington Heights to get vaccinated.

How Vaccinated Is Washington Heights? Here's The Latest Data

As more residents get vaccinated, the number of coronavirus cases in Washington Heights continues to decrease.

Wash Heights Street To Get Co-Named In Honor Of Healthcare Heroes

168th Street between Broadway and Fort Washington will be co-named "Healthcare Heroes Way" on Friday by CM Ydanis Rodriguez and CB 12.

Uptown COVID Rate Falls Under 2%, But Inwood Near Top In Borough

Twenty days after the average COVID-19 rate fell under 4 percent in the four Upper Manhattan ZIP codes, the rate is now below 2 percent.

Washington Heights Is No Longer A COVID Yellow Zone: Cuomo

Despite it receiving very little attention, a section of Washington Heights was still classified as a COVID-19 Yellow Zone.

How Much Of Manhattan Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the Washington Heights-Inwood area compares to New York for coronavirus vaccinations.

Upper Manhattan COVID-19 Rate Falls Below 4 Percent: A Breakdown

Almost exactly two months ago the Upper Manhattan ZIP codes had a COVID-19 rate of 8.17 percent. The rate has now fallen under 4 percent.

Hospital Capacity In Washington Heights-Inwood Area: Update

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Manhattan.

Manhattan Coronavirus Vaccination, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Washington Heights-Inwood area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Third Of Upper Manhattan Now Vaccinated As COVID-19 Rate Drops

The COVID-19 rate in Wash Heights and Inwood is under 6 percent as over a third of residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Permanent COVID Vaccine Site Coming To Yeshiva Uni In The Heights

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday that a new COVID-19 vaccine site will open at Yeshiva University this week.

Inspired By Grandpa, Wash Heights Woman Helps Vaccine Effort

Jasmine Santana lost her grandfather to the coronavirus. Now, she helps people schedule vaccine appointments in the Heights.

Pharmacies In Wash Heights Offering COVID Vaccine To New Groups

Cuomo announced on Sunday multiple new groups of New Yorkers eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine shots at pharmacies.

COVID-19 Rate In Inwood Drops Under 7% For First Time In Months

The 10034 and 10040 ZIP codes in Inwood have COVID-19 positive rates under 7 percent for the first time since the beginning of December.

Here Is The Free COVID-19 PCR Testing Van In Washington Heights

The mobile vans provide free COVID-19 PCR tests, one of which is stationed in Washington Heights.

More Testing, Vaccine Sites Coming To Washington Heights: Mayor

Mayor Bill De Blasio spoke about the vaccine effort in Washington Heights on Friday morning. Here's what he said.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Washington Heights-Inwood Area

New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Manhattan as the pandemic wanes.

Latino Doctors Call For COVID Mega Site In Upper Manhattan

The push for a mega testing site in Upper Manhattan comes one day after Anthony Fauci said the NYC variant likely started in the Heights.

NYC Coronavirus Variant Likely Started In Wash Heights: Fauci

Anthony Fauci discussed the NYC coronavirus variant during a White House briefing Monday. Here's what he said about Washington Heights.

Looking Back At Coronavirus In Upper Manhattan: One Year Later

As the anniversary of the first COVID-19 case detected in NYC arrives, Patch is looking back at the impact of the virus by the numbers.

New COVID Strain Prevalent In Upper Manhattan, Researchers Find

Two teams of researchers this week announced troubling findings of a coronavirus variant appearing in NYC. Upper Manhattan gets mentioned.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Washington Heights-Inwood Area

Here's how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Manhattan.

Uptown Nabe Has Manhattan's Only COVID-19 Rate Over 10 Percent

A ZIP code containing parts of Washington Height and Inwood is the only one in Manhattan that still has a COVID-19 rate of over 10 percent.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Washington Heights-Inwood Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Washington Heights-Inwood area.

Here's How Many Upper Manhattan Residents Have Been Vaccinated

The city released data Tuesday on the number of people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine by ZIP Code.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Washington Heights-Inwood Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Washington Heights-Inwood.

5 Pharmacies In Wash Heights And Inwood To Give COVID Vaccines

Five Washington Heights and Inwood pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments to those 65 and older.

How Close Are Manhattan Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here's how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Manhattan.

Wash Heights COVID-19 Self-Testing Event To Be Held Tuesday

A COVID-19 self-testing pop-up site will be open at a local bookshop Tuesday afternoon in Washington Heights for ages 4 and older.

Updated Wash Heights Nursing Home Data Shows In-Hospital Deaths

At Isabella Geriatric Center, the data shows there were 16 coronavirus-related deaths in nursing home patients at hospitals.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Washington Heights-Inwood Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Washington Heights-Inwood.

Here Are The Manhattan Hospitals Nearing Capacity: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Manhattan.

Wash Heights Armory Vaccine Site Now Exclusively For Locals

NewYork-Presbyterian announced it is limiting new appointments to NYC residents, and 60 percent to people in the Washington Heights area.

Here's How COVID Rates Changed In Upper Manhattan Over Last Month

ZIP codes in Washington Heights and Inwood are the four highest in the borough. But, how do the area's rates in January compare to December?

How Close Are Washington Heights-Inwood Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here are the latest numbers on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Manhattan and across New York.

See Which Washington Heights-Inwood Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Washington Heights-Inwood area.

Gale Brewer Teams Up With Wash Heights Bookstore For COVID Tests

A COVID-19 self-testing pop-up site will be open in Washington Heights on Tuesday. Here's what to know.

COVID-19 Vaccine Site Opens At The Armory In Washington Heights

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York-Presbyterian announced Thursday the first COVID-19 vaccination site in Washington Heights.

Upper Manhattan COVID-19 Rates Tick Down: No Longer Top ZIP Code

The COVID-19 positive rates have dropped in all four of Upper Manhattan's ZIP codes, according to the latest data from the city.

5 Reasons To Have Your Kids Vaccinated

Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.

5 Things To Know About Advance Directives

Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

5 Cancer Prevention Tips

Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.

5 Ways To Exercise At The Office

With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.

The Truth About Spring Allergies

With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.

Balancing Cancer And Your Career

Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.

5 Advantages Of Integrative Medicine

Northwell Health provides advantages of integrative medicine because the mind, body and spirit are an important part of our health.

5 Things To Know About Colon Cancer

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Bethany DeVito breaks down five things you should know about colon cancer.

Live With Less Stress In 4 Steps

Balancing work and life is stressful. Northwell Health physicians discuss ways on how to cope.

Mediterranean Diet Can Halt Need For Reflux Medications

Foods play an important role in our health. Northwell Health physicians show how a change in diet can affect gastrointestinal conditions.