New York, January 19, 2023 /PR Newswire/ — metro plus health, of New York City A high-quality, affordable health insurance plan has kicked off the annual Lunar New Year celebration. January 22nd. from January 14th to February 12ththe event honors the city’s Asian and Asian-American residents and provides a festive and fun experience for residents and visitors of all ages.
Lunar New Year
New Yorkers can visit any of eight MetroPlusHealth offices across five boroughs to receive a complimentary red envelope, a traditional gift that symbolizes good luck and good fortune for the coming year.Additionally, an introduction January 19thThe Flushing Community Office will feature a 6-foot-tall golden bunny statue for family photos and fun.
Residents may visit the following locations during normal business hours: February 12th To receive your red envelope:
Location of MetroPlusHealth
- Flushing Community Office – 136-13 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, New York 11367
- Jackson Heights Community Office – 92-14 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, New York 11372
- Bronx Community Office – 959 Southern Blvd., the bronxNew York 10451
- Brooklyn Community Office – 2221 Church Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11212
- Staten Island Community Office – 238A Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
additional location
- Queens Center Mall – 90-15 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, New York 11373
- NYC Health + Hospitals/elmhurst – 79-01 Broadway, Queens, New York 11373
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur – 227 Madison Street, Manhattan, New York 10002
During the month-long program, the city comes to life with events ranging from family carnivals to cultural festivals and parades. MetroPlusHealth representatives will be on site during these events to answer questions about access to care and health insurance and to enroll residents in New Year’s plans.
“MetroPlusHealth has a proud history of serving the AAPI community and we are thrilled to be a part of the Lunar New Year celebrations.” Said Taliyah SchwartzMD, President and CEO of MetroPlusHealth“The Year of the Rabbit is a year of longevity, peace, and prosperity, and I hope all New Yorkers experience it in the year ahead. please.”
“On behalf of our 2.4 million residents, queens, “Autonomous Regions of the World”, MetroPlusHealth for their many contributions to our city’s Lunar New Year celebrations. ” Said Donovan Richards Jr.,president Queens Borough“MetroPlusHealth recognizes that the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit is a momentous occasion that deserves a joyful celebration. queens Many thanks to MetroPlusHealth for their efforts to honor the AAPI community with a special program to celebrate the Chinese New Year. I hope you all enjoy celebrating this wonderful holiday and wish you a happy and prosperous year. “
“MetroPlusHealth has a history of being proactive in providing culturally appropriate health care. of New York City Immigrant communities, including my district, where MetroPlusHealth is working to end the stigma that hinders access to healthcare in AAPI communities.” Said Sandra UnMember of the New York City Council for the 20th Ward“One of the characteristics of the Year of the Rabbit is longevity, so I can’t think of a better time to encourage Asian Americans to take long-term health care.”
according to Recent analysis According to the Mayor’s Office of Immigration and Immigration (MOIA), the AAPI is the fastest growing and most diverse racial group in New York City, representing more than 30 different ethnic groups and speaking more than 50 languages. care, especially when trying to access mental health servicesMetroPlusHealth is working to break down these barriers.
Culturally sensitive and fluent in over 40 languages, MetroPlusHealth’s staff is as diverse as the great cities we serve. MetroPlusHealth is committed to making healthcare more affordable, affordable, modern, and uniquely customized to the needs of communities across five boroughs.
For more information about MetroPlusHealth and its initiatives, please visit: http://www.metroplus.org. Watch the Lunar New Year video greeting here.
About Metro Plus Health
Since 1985, metro plus health have helped people new york city Get quality health care at little or no cost. metro plus health is the plan of choice for more than 700,000 New Yorkers, and its commercial and government-sponsored plans are for individuals, families, and Labor force. of metro plus health Our staff speaks over 40 languages and is as diverse as the great cities they serve. metro plus health is part of NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health system in the United States. For more information, see: metro plus.org. Join social media conversations with @metro plus health.
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