Upcoming Health Events in New York City – January 2026
New York City hosts an extensive array of health-related events this January, offering opportunities for fitness, support, education, and community engagement. Here is a comprehensive list of notable upcoming events, including dates, locations, and additional details.
1. SitGrit! Fitness Class
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Virtual Event
- Details: A free fitness class designed to promote health and wellness. Multiple sessions are available throughout the month.
2. Essential Tremor Support Group
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: 10 Union Square East, 5th Floor Conference Room, 5K04, New York, NY 10003
- Details: Focused on providing resources and community support for individuals affected by essential tremor.
3. Tai Chi
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
- Location: Virtual Event
- Details: Engage in a virtual Tai Chi session aimed at improving balance and overall wellness. Additional dates are available.
4. SCI Peer Support Group
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Virtual Event
- Details: Offers peer support and resources for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
5. Adaptive Boxing Class
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Location: Virtual Event
- Details: A boxing class tailored for adaptive athletes, promoting physical fitness in a virtual setting with additional sessions available.
6. Spinal Cord Injury Meditation Group
- Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Virtual Event
- Details: Focus on mindfulness and relaxation through meditation specifically for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
7. Adaptive Strength Class
- Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Location: Axis Project, 2162 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10035
- Details: A strength training class for adaptive athletes, aimed at enhancing physical fitness and well-being.
8. Medical Education Grand Rounds
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Virtual Event
- Details: A virtual session focusing on medical education topics, suitable for healthcare professionals and students.
9. SitGrit! Fitness Class
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Virtual Event
- Details: Another session promoting health and wellness through virtual exercise.
10. Chair Yoga for Movement Disorders
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
- Location: 10 Union Square East, 2nd Floor Conference Center, Room 1, New York, NY 10003
- Details: Focused on gentle movements and relaxation tailored for movement disorder patients.
11. The Key to Healthy Weight: Understanding Your Metabolism
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual Event
- Details: An educational class exploring metabolism and its role in maintaining a healthy weight.
12. Sexual Health Mobile Medical Unit in Grand Army Plaza
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY
- Details: Mobile sexual health services including screenings and educational resources available in the community.
13. Yoga for Healing: Nurturing Body, Mind, and Spirit
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Virtual Event
- Details: A session emphasizing holistic healing through virtual yoga practices for overall wellness.
14. Weill Cornell Street Medicine Clinic
- Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Location: The New York Common Pantry, 8 East 109th Street, New York, NY 10029
- Details: Providing medical services to underserved populations with a focus on street medicine programs.
15. Unraveling Protein Glycation Pathways Utilizing Integrated Chemical Biology Tools
- Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Location: Belfer Research Building, BRB-302A, 413 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10021
- Details: A seminar discussing protein glycation pathways and their health implications.
16. Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics Special Seminar
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Biochemistry & Biophysics Conference Room, 1300 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065
- Details: Concentrates on recent research topics in biochemistry and biophysics.
17. Mechanism of Obesity and Menopause-Induced Insulin Resistance
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Belfer Research Building, 204 A-B, 413 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10021
- Details: Focused on mechanisms behind obesity and menopause-related insulin resistance.
18. GetCheckedNY: Early Detection + Health Education
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Staten Island Skating Pavilion, 3080 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
- Details: Promotes early detection and health awareness through free screenings and educational resources.
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