Elevate You: Rethinking Youth Mental Health Care in NYC

Elevate You: Rethinking Youth Mental Health Care in NYC

How do you prevent young people from falling through the cracks when adult life begins?  In this episode of The Remedy, host Dr. Michael Shen sits down with Dr. Rajvee Vora, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull’s Chief of Behavioral Health; Dr. William Coe, Medical Director for Woodhull’s Elevate You clinic, and Karen Lenard, Vice President of Behavioral Health at MetroPlus Health; and. We take you inside the Elevate You clinics, a place that  keeps 16- to 25-year-olds connected to mental health care, counseling, and provides support during life’s most unpredictable transition. Hear firsthand how Elevate You is disrupting the "aging out" crisis, providing mental health support and other services —like job counseling and creative therapy—that insurance never covers, but every teen needs. Learn about the unique challenges faced by NYC youth, from North Brooklyn’s fast-changing neighborhoods to citywide battles with anxiety, depression, substance use, and housing instability. Discover the impact of collaborative funding, see how the new clinics are reimagining what it means to feel safe, seen, and supported as a young New Yorker, and learn how these health centers might shape the future of mental health in the city. Listen now and find out how Elevate You could change a life. Follow Us * Twitter @NYCHealthSystem [https://twitter.com/NYCHealthSystem] * Facebook @NYCHealthSystem [https://www.facebook.com/NYCHealthSystem] * Instagram @NYCHealthSystem [https://www.instagram.com/NYCHealthSystem/] * LinkedIn @NYC Health + Hospitals  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-health-and-hospitals-corporation/] * YouTube @NYCHealthSystem  [https://www.youtube.com/NYCHealthSystem] Presented by NYC Health + Hospitals www.NYCHealthAndHospitals.org [https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside NYC’s Sustainable Health Care Revolution

What happens when fighting climate change becomes part of patient care? In this eye-opening episode of The Remedy, host Dr. Michael Shen is joined by Omer Cabuk, NYC Health + Hospitals’ first Chief Decarbonization Officer, and Tennille Santos, Director of Energy Programs and Project Delivery, for a behind-the-scenes look at how America’s largest public health system is transforming its hospitals, nursing homes and neighborhood health centers by making them more resilient, efficient, and greener than ever. Go beyond the bedside as Omer Cabuk and Tennille Santos break down how cutting energy use, slashing emissions, and prepping for climate disasters aren’t just environmental wins—they can save lives, strengthen hospitals during storms, and create healthier neighborhoods.  Hear how sustainability touches everything—emergency planning, food menus, anesthesia, and building technology—and why staff across the system are essential to a greener future. If you’ve ever wondered what “climate resilient healthcare” really looks like, this episode connects the dots. Listen now, get inspired, and see why climate action is healthcare action. Follow Us * Twitter @NYCHealthSystem [https://twitter.com/NYCHealthSystem] * Facebook @NYCHealthSystem [https://www.facebook.com/NYCHealthSystem] * Instagram @NYCHealthSystem [https://www.instagram.com/NYCHealthSystem/] * LinkedIn @NYC Health + Hospitals  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-health-and-hospitals-corporation/] * YouTube @NYCHealthSystem  [https://www.youtube.com/NYCHealthSystem] Presented by NYC Health + Hospitals www.NYCHealthAndHospitals.org [https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Art Provides Healing in NYC Hospitals

What happens when art, healing, and public health come together?  In this episode of The Remedy, Dr. Michael Shen sits down with Larissa Trinder, Assistant Vice President of NYC Health + Hospitals Arts in Medicine, and renowned Brooklyn-based artist Mickalene Thomas, to explore the powerful intersection of creativity and patient care. Dive into the origins of one of the nation’s largest non-museum public art collections, discover how murals and mosaics shape the patient, staff, and family experience across NYC’s public hospitals, and learn why art is more than decoration: it’s essential to comfort staff and improve patient care. From the healing intention behind the new Brooklyn mosaic dedicated to Ruth Bader Ginsburg to global research with the WHO, learn how art boosts trust, equity, belonging—and even combats healthcare worker burnout. This episode highlights ongoing collaborations with local cultural leaders, how arts access is being reimagined, and what it means when art is cared for, protected, and embedded in every corner of a health system. Tune in for an inspiring look at how NYC Health + Hospitals is bridging cultural and clinical worlds—making care more holistic, joyous, and truly for all. Follow Us * Twitter @NYCHealthSystem [https://twitter.com/NYCHealthSystem] * Facebook @NYCHealthSystem [https://www.facebook.com/NYCHealthSystem] * Instagram @NYCHealthSystem [https://www.instagram.com/NYCHealthSystem/] * LinkedIn @NYC Health + Hospitals  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-health-and-hospitals-corporation/] * YouTube @NYCHealthSystem  [https://www.youtube.com/NYCHealthSystem] Presented by NYC Health + Hospitals www.NYCHealthAndHospitals.org [https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Redefining Mental Health Support with Bridge to Home

What does it really take for New Yorkers with serious mental illness and experience of homelessness to find lasting stability? In this episode of The Remedy, host Dr. Michael Shen is joined by Melissa Shoupe, Dr. Nzinga Zennia, and Dr. Chris Clayton to discuss the innovative Bridge to Home program. This first-of-its-kind transitional housing initiative offers men leaving psychiatric hospital care with  a safe place to live, 24/7, on-site clinical and emotional support, meals , and a direct pathway toward permanent housing. Discover how Bridge to Home replaces the “revolving door” between hospitals and the streets with a temporary home and a caring team. From learning life skills, family connection, and a relentless focus on dignity, Bridge to Home is redefining what true recovery means. Have an inside look at how NYC Health + Hospitals is bridging critical gaps in caring for people with serious mental illness, and long-term stability. Tune in now. Follow Us * Twitter @NYCHealthSystem [https://twitter.com/NYCHealthSystem] * Facebook @NYCHealthSystem [https://www.facebook.com/NYCHealthSystem] * Instagram @NYCHealthSystem [https://www.instagram.com/NYCHealthSystem/] * LinkedIn @NYC Health + Hospitals  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-health-and-hospitals-corporation/] * YouTube @NYCHealthSystem  [https://www.youtube.com/NYCHealthSystem] Presented by NYC Health + Hospitals www.NYCHealthAndHospitals.org [https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Behind the Scenes at the Simulation Center

Ever wondered how healthcare teams prepare for life-and-death emergencies—before they actually happen?  In this episode of The Remedy, Dr. Michael Shen takes you inside the NYC Health + Hospitals’ cutting-edge Simulation Center. Joined by Dr. Michael Meguerdichian, Dr. Jacqueline Mahal, and Dr. Daniel Lugassy, the team unveils how simulation—using mannequins, live actors, and even virtual reality—gives doctors, nurses, and staff the chance to rehearse everything from trauma and cardiac arrest to opioid overdose.. Discover how NYC’s commitment to simulating real medical scenarios means not just better technical skills, but more equitable, compassionate, and culturally competent care for all. The newest Simulation Training focuses on ED providers and how they respond to patients living with opioid use disorder or at risk of overdose.  Hear how Simulation Training is transforming the way teams learn, grow, and deliver care across New York City. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at rehearsal for real life, where every practice run could mean the difference in a true emergency. Follow Us * Twitter @NYCHealthSystem [https://twitter.com/NYCHealthSystem] * Facebook @NYCHealthSystem [https://www.facebook.com/NYCHealthSystem] * Instagram @NYCHealthSystem [https://www.instagram.com/NYCHealthSystem/] * LinkedIn @NYC Health + Hospitals  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-health-and-hospitals-corporation/] * YouTube @NYCHealthSystem  [https://www.youtube.com/NYCHealthSystem] Presented by NYC Health + Hospitals www.NYCHealthAndHospitals.org [https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.