News & Press Releases

African-Americans account for 43% of new HIV diagnoses nationwide, and 23% of all New York City residents with HIV live in the Bronx Bronx, NY (February 7, 2020) –This morning, at a press conference marking National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, New York City Council Members Ritchie Torres and Vanessa Gibson were joined by Amida Care, […]

Expansive location bolsters organization’s range, depth of services

The CHCANYS Awards Committee and The Providers of Health Care for the Homeless have announced that Debbian Fletcher-Blake, CEO of VIP Community Services, will be honored with the Dr. Philip W. Brickner Award. The awards presentation will take place Monday, October 28, 2019, during the CHCANYS Statewide Conference and Clinical Forum Awards Dinner at The […]

New Headquarters and Healthcare Facility to Feature Expressive Artwork by Clients and Staff, in Collaboration with International Painter and Muralist Tova Snyder

  VIP’s 45th Anniversary Gala will be an evening to remember! Join us on October 16 at 6:00pm at Marina Del Rey for cocktails, dinner, and conversation. At this year’s gala, we are thrilled to recognize these leaders for their commitment to improving the lives of New Yorkers: Dave A. Chokshi, MD, MSc, FACP HONOREE Dr. […]

Program Provides Tax Incentives for Certified Employers who Hire People in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders in Either Full- or Part-Time Positions Allows Employers to Receive up to $2,000 Credit for Each Person in Recovery Hired Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the FY 2020 Enacted Budget includes the nation’s first Recovery Tax Credit program, […]

VIP Community Services provides vaccinations/immunizations to prepare you and your family for all kinds of activities including summer camp, summer jobs, athletic teams, school, childcare, international travel, and more. Being vaccinated is an important part of having a safe and healthy summer and beyond. Call 718-466-8244 for an appointment or walk in! We are located […]

From serving as vice president of community and population health for Montefiore Medical Center, to working as an assistant professor of family and social medicine at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine, VIP’s board chair Amanda Heron Parsons is always on the go. Thanks to the outstanding work she’s done in addressing public health issues […]

Certification of Compliance from the Health Resources and Services Administration   Thanks to our demonstration of compliance with health center program requirements, we’ve been awarded a certification of compliance from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)! We’re proud to be included in HRSA’s network of nearly 1,400 health centers operating throughout the U.S., which […]

On Thursday, October 18, 2018, a presentation on our 24-hour access center was offered by our Admissions Director Nicholas Jefferson at Abraham Plaza. This forum was held for our local NYPD Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) from our local precinct #48. As collaborating partners, we provide our Police Officers with information and resources to continue to serve […]

VADM Jerome M. Adams, U.S. Surgeon General, along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids. The Spotlight on Opioids is a condensed document with opioid-relevant content from the 2016 Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health, updated prevalence statistics, and […]

As the result of their continued dedication to serving residents of the Bronx, VIP Community Services has been awarded a Quality Improvement grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The series of grant awards promote expanding access to comprehensive care, improving care and quality outcomes, addressing health disparities, and a range […]

President Trump issued the following statement on 10/3/18 after the Senate’s passage of the support for Patients and Communities Act, H.R. 6, making it clear that he will sign it: I applaud Congress for its extraordinary bipartisan effort and steadfast commitment to mobilizing the largest legislative effort in history to address the opioid crisis. Since […]