New Community CHAT at CCPH Promotes Health Education in Upper Manhattan

February 17, 2026

The Columbia Community Partnership for Health (CCPH) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is advancing community-driven health education through its new Community Columbia Health Awareness Talks (Community CHAT) initiative. This program brings trusted medical experts directly into neighborhood organizations across Upper Manhattan and the Bronx to share accessible, interactive health information on topics residents care about most. Offered in English and Spanish, Community CHAT strengthens connections between the medical center and the communities it serves while empowering New Yorkers with practical knowledge to support healthier lives. Read full story here.