Health Plus - Getting Screened At Grand Central Station

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Getting Screened At Grand Central Station
Health Plus And Others Sponsor Woman’s Health Expo At Landmark Transportation Hub

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New York, NY - January 8, 2004 — The Second Annual Woman’s Expo for a Healthy New York, concludes its two-day run at Grand Central Station's Vanderbilt Hall today.

Governor George Pataki, along with several co-sponsors, including Health Plus, the largest provider of government-sponsored health insurance in the city and state, are hosting the two-day event, which includes free health screenings, free information, and one-on-one education with doctors and nurses.

"We are proud to sponsor this event, which provides life saving information to people passing through one of New York City's largest landmarks," says Ada Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer at Health Plus. "So many busy New Yorkers put off health concerns until it’s too late. This event makes getting a screening or asking a health question easy and accessible."

People who visit the health expo are able to take advantage of free health screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, asthma, cholesterol, and skin cancer. Nurse practitioners and physicians are available to provide stress analysis, as well as assess risk for stroke and depression.

Judy Chan and Frances Hernandez of Health Plus, stand in front of Health Plus's booth at this year’s Woman's Expo at Grand Central Station

Frances Hernandez, Marketing Representative at Health Plus, provides information to a passerby at the Second Annual Woman’s Expo for a Healthy New York

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Health Plus, a not-for-profit, multi-cultural organization, is one of the fastest growing managed care organizations in New York City. It was established in 1984 with a commitment to provide coordinated quality health care and improving access to health care for uninsured and underserved families. In its annual review of managed care plans, the New York State Department of Health ranked Health Plus as the top plan for quality in its 2002 and 2003 "Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Managed Care in New York City." Health Plus is New York City's leading provider of Child Health Plus, a New York State Department of Health program that offers parents FREE or low-cost health insurance for children under the age of 19. "CRAIN'S New York Business" magazine ranked Health Plus fifth among the largest health maintenance organizations in the New York area.