NYC Health + Hospitals, Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit Launches Healthcare Week of Action, Held in One Borough Every Day
Outreach began in several areas of Brooklyn on Tuesday, July 26th and ended in Elmhurst, Queens on Saturday, July 30th.
The week coincided with the launch of the PEU-CUNY Benefit Corp, where more than 100 CUNY students helped educate New Yorkers about their health care options.
August 3, 2022
The Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) and NYC Health + Hospitals hosted “Healthcare Week of Action” last week, connecting New Yorkers in five boroughs with NYC Care and GetCoveredNYC to encourage access to healthcare . NYC Care is the city’s healthcare access program for those who are ineligible or unable to obtain health insurance. GetCoveredNYC offers free help for New Yorkers to get health insurance. The Week of Action is supported by PEU’s GetCoveredNYC Specialists, CUNY Interns, and NYC Care’s community-based organizational partners. NYC Care partners assisted in scheduling on-site appointments with NYC Care specialists and encouraged eligible New Yorkers to take the first step toward making primary care appointments. Outreach events were held in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan, The Bronx and Queens, culminating at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. Health care is a human right in New York City, regardless of immigration status or income.
This “Healthcare Week of Action” concludes with a closeout event at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, with health screenings and COVID-19 testing from NYC Care, GetCoveredNYC, MetroPlusHealth, the Mayor’s Immigration Service, and other partners. featured additional resources. Queens was selected for the closeout event as it is the borough with the highest number of NYC Care members and the highest number of eligible registrants. The speaking program includes Mayor Eric Adams, Executive Director of PEU Adrienne Lever, Dr. Jonathan Jimenez, Executive Director of NYC Care, Helen Arteaga, CEO of Elmhurst Hospital, Tania Navas, PEU GetCoveredNYC Specialist, and local Representatives Moya and Shulman attended. Speakers emphasized the message that healthcare is a human right and that the well-being of New York City depends on the well-being of all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
Watch the live stream of the event here.
Photos are available here.
“Here in New York City, we believe health care is a human right, not a privilege, and we are committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers get the care they need, regardless of immigration status or income.” said. New York City Mayor Eric Adams“New York City is the city of Jesus and we’re going to do whatever it takes to cover every New Yorker.”
“PEU’s mission is to actively engage New Yorkers and connect them to essential benefits and services, including affordable and quality health care. Adrienne Lever, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) said: “We do this work because PEU knows that healthcare is more than just having access to a doctor. Here in Elmhurst, I am thrilled to join forces with our partners at NYC Care, Health and Hospitals, and of course Mayor Eric Adams, in this week’s action promoting health care options. career.
“Healthcare is a human right in New York City. At NYC Care’s exciting Week of Action held just before his third birthday, we are working to ensure New Yorkers understand that health care is accessible. We hit the pavement together.” Dr. Jonathan Jiménez, Executive Director of NYC Care, NYC Health + Hospitals“Thank you Mayor Eric Adams, the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit, our community-based partners, and the interns at CUNY Benefits Causes for working with us to share NYC Care and GetCoveredNYC across our five boroughs. We encourage all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay, to have primary care appointments.Together, we can help each New Yorker live the longest, healthiest life possible.”
“All health and hospital facilities in Elmhurst and New York City have not turned a single patient away. We encourage everyone in our community to fearlessly seek care.” Helen Arteaga, CEO of Elmhurst Hospital“Through NYC Care, New Yorkers can access health insurance regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. , is true evidence of action.”
in the words of the speaker Tania Navas, PEU GetCoveredNYC Specialist, “The GetCoveredNYC team is here to understand and educate you about your healthcare options. Please rest assured that we will reach out to you.”
The week of action also coincided with the launch of PEU’s CUNY Benefit Cause, supported by over 100 interns from CUNY’s Career Launch Program. It’s part of the city’s summer youth employment campaign, which provides free comprehensive benefits screenings to New Yorkers at table locations. In all five wards using the ACCESS NYC screening tool. Over the summer, the Benefits Corps intern will participate in his PEU core outreach activities using innovative, grassroots outreach strategies such as phone calls, peer-to-peer text messaging, and conversing to meet New Yorkers in the community, Connected to important cities. , state, and federal resources. They distribute informational materials throughout the summer on a variety of topics, from tenant rights and resources to health insurance enrollment and COVID-19 vaccines.
On the eve of NYC Care’s third anniversary, the program surpassed 110,000 members. NYC Care members made 879,969 primary and special care appointments, including 86,503 telemedicine appointments. 67% have one or more of her chronic conditions and 18% have been diagnosed with cancer. 50% of diabetic members and 42% of hypertensive members showed improvements in blood sugar and blood pressure, respectively, after 6 months of the program. NYC Care recently abolished the six-month residency requirement. Recent arrivals can now register as soon as they decide to make New York City their home.
About NYC Care
NYC care Through NYC Health + Hospitals (NYC H+H), a healthcare access program that provides comprehensive, low-cost or free healthcare services for New Yorkers who cannot afford or qualify for health insurance. NYC Care offers membership cards, 24/7 customer service, primary care, mental health services, sexual and reproductive health care, 24/7 low-cost medications, multilingual member materials, and more. Provide access to comprehensive and affordable healthcare services. Regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Call 646-NYC-CARE (646-692-2273) for more information and sign up today – privacy and confidentiality guaranteed.
NYC Care is now available at NYC Health + Hospitals locations in the Bronx starting August 2019. NYC Care is now available in all five boroughs.
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About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest public health system, serving more than one million New Yorkers annually at more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, community-based primary and specialty care centers underpin care coordination with the system’s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agencies, and MetroPlus health plans, all of which are 11 supported by essential hospitals in Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees is uniquely focused on helping New Yorkers, without exception, live the healthiest lives possible.
For more information, please visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org. @NYC Health System.
About the Public Relations Division of the Mayor
The NYC Public Engagement Unit (PEU) was created to develop a new model of government outreach that uses the principles of community organizing to reimagine how the city serves its most vulnerable communities. rice field. Rather than expecting voters to navigate the complex city bureaucracy to get the help they need, the PEU is adopting grassroots tactics to help residents find their way through doorways, phones, social media feeds, communities, and more. I will meet you at the place. PEU combines this proactive outreach with comprehensive case management to combat disillusionment and build long-term relationships between New Yorkers and governments.
For more information, visit nyc.gov/PEU and stay up to date on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MayorsPEU) or Twitter (https://www.facebook.com/MayorsPEU) . @Mayor PEU.
About GetCoveredNYC
GetCoveredNYC is a program within the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit that provides free assistance to New Yorkers seeking to enroll in health care, regardless of immigration status or income. Our specialists speak more than 20 languages and conduct outreach to proactively identify uninsured New Yorkers and help them obtain healthcare and other health-related benefits.
Contact GetCoveredNYC:
About CUNY Career Launch
The Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) welcomed over 100 CUNY Career Launch Interns this summer. They perform core work and receive ongoing training to help build their professional skills. Opportunity to expand your research area and your professional network. CUNY Career Launch is part of New York City’s broader Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), the nation’s largest youth employment program that connects NYC youth to career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer. .
Interns use the ACCESS NYC Screening Tool to provide free benefits screenings to New Yorkers at locations in all five boroughs. Public Engagement Unit Specialists then follow up with screened New Yorkers and provide comprehensive case management to support application submissions and ensure successful enrollment. Interns also use innovative, grassroots outreach strategies such as phone calls, peer-to-peer text messaging, and conversations to participate in PEU’s core outreach activities, meet New Yorkers in their communities, and reach out to important city, state, and federal connect with means. They distribute informational materials during the summer on a variety of topics, from tenant rights and resources to health insurance enrollment and COVID-19 vaccines. We are proud to work with forces to provide real-world experience and ongoing training on outreach best practices, organizational techniques, government benefits, programs and resources.
