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Building a Healthier Bronx
Regional Manager of Health Plus Speaks at Clergy Breakfast

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Bronx, NY - March 23, 2006 — “The Bronx is one of the boroughs with the highest uninsured populations in the City of New York,” Bronx Regional Marketing Manager of Health Plus George Sosa explained, at yesterday’s clergy breakfast in the Bronx, sponsored by the managed care organization. “And, incredibly,” he continued, “65% of the people residing in this borough who work full time are uninsured. Clearly, something needs to be done.”

As part of a mutual commitment to the wellbeing of Bronx residents, on a chilly March morning, Health Plus and The New York Police Department -- in a joint effort to reach out to uninsured residents of the Bronx – hosted the Patrol Borough Bronx Clergy Breakfast at the neighborhood eatery, Willie’s Steak House on Westchester Avenue. George Sosa was the morning’s featured speaker. 

Over coffee, croissants, eggs, and other delectable breakfast entrees, community representatives from faith-based organizations and businesses listened intently as Mr. Sosa discussed the mission of Health Plus, its many community activities, and the company’s commitment to providing free and affordable healthcare to all children and adults who qualify for their state-sponsored plans.

In recognition of his work on behalf of the Bronx community, the NYPD awarded Mr. Sosa with a certificate of appreciation, praising Health Plus and its Regional Manager for the Bronx for their commitment to the health and wellbeing of residents of the borough.

The issue of healthcare coverage for the uninsured has become of increasing concern over the years, as the cost of medical treatment continues to rise.  Teaming up with the New York Police Department and various clergy members in the Bronx, Health Plus continues to strive to build a community where individuals are healthy and have access to free or affordable healthcare.


Guest speaker George Sosa (far right) Bronx Regional Manager of Health Plus, joins several members of the Bronx community including (from left to right) Police Officer Rosa Otero Walsh, Father Richard F. Gorman, and Sister Thomas.

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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.