Black Family Philanthropies, which has a history of donating millions to healthcare in the city, just donated $5 million to pay off the debts of more than 120 staffers in behavioral health at NYC Health + Hospitals.
NEW YORK - Staffing issues are top of mind as New York City hospitals care for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.A generous donation to one health system is helping turn the tide. Each recipient receives up to $75,000 in student debt relief. 'A huge need right now that's unmet' Hospital administrators and educators including those at Touro University call it a win-win investment in people.
'This is a huge commitment and we're very thankful to the Black Family Philanthropies for helping us take this program to the whole new level.' 'I can now save for a house' Psychiatric emergency nurse Marie Louisca loves her job, but the training for it left her tens of thousands of dollars in debt. 'A lot of nurses go to school and there's a lot of loan left to pay,' Louisca said.
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