Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service

Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service (LSA) is a community-based nonprofit organization that provides integrated health and social services to vulnerable families in East Harlem, New York. Founded in 1958, the organization specializes in home-based nursing, maternal and child health, and environmental health interventions to address the social determinants of health. LSA's multidisciplinary approach includes early childhood education, a food pantry, and advocacy programs designed to empower residents living in poverty. The agency is recognized for its holistic model of care, which combines clinical expertise with social support to improve long-term health outcomes in underserved urban populations.