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Stars Shine in the Bronx
Health Plus and Yankee Greats Join Forces at the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Banquet Dinner

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Bronx, New York - November 14, 2006 — Last week the Bronx Chamber of Commerce held its fourth annual awards Banquet, and Health Plus, the managed care organization was there as one of the major sponsors.  The highlight of the evening was the Legend Award, which was presented to New York Yankee “Hall of Famer” Reggie Jackson.  A special Appearance was also made by former Yankee right fielder Darryl Strawberry. 

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce promotes opportunity for local businesses to flourish, large and small. Health Plus, which works with every community in need throughout the five boroughs of New York City and Nassau County, has always had a strong presence in the Bronx.  And, for many of the chamber’s small businesses, Health Plus helps provide access to free and affordable health insurance for their employees and their families. 

“We are very proud to have such a strong relationship with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce,” says Tom Early, Executive Director for Health Plus.  “The revitalization of the Bronx is not just important for Bronx residents, but for New York City as a whole. We salute the Bronx and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, as they continue to work wonders in this borough, and we will continue to offer them our full support.”


Ada Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer for Health Plus, the managed care company, stands with New York Yankee “Hall of Famer” Reggie Jackson, who was presented with the Legend Award at the Fourth Annual Bronx Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet .

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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.