Health Plus - Getting Ready for the Puerto Rican Day Parade

For Immediate Release

Getting Ready for the Puerto Rican Day Parade
Ada Rodriguez Named Parade Godmother

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New York, New York - May 14, 2007 — New York, New York, Monday, May 14, 2007 – In a press conference held last Thursday by the Galos Corporation at the Marriot Marquis in midtown Manhattan, Ada Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer of managed care organization Health Plus, was named Madrina (Godmother) of the 2007 National Puerto Rican Day Parade, set to take place, June 10th, on 5th Avenue in Manhattan.

Health Plus has been a longtime sponsor and participant of the annual Parade. In the past, the healthcare organization has always brought an impressive turnout to the parade, boasting one of the most festive floats in the annual event and often partnering with musical acts from Puerto Rico to put on crowd-pleasing performances. This year – the 50th anniversary of what has grown to be one of New York City’s largest public events -- looks to be even more exciting.

“I am absolutely thrilled to receive this honor,” said Ada Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer of Health Plus. “As a native-born Puerto-Rican, this parade means a lot to me. And, as Madrina of the very special 50th anniversary parade, I want to share this honor with all my fellow Puerto Ricans and all Latinos living in New York City.”

Joel Rivera, Leslie Torres, Ada Rodriguez, Myriam Ayala, and Carlos Velazquez stand together at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Press Conference held by the Galos Corporation this past week at the Marriot Marquis in midtown Manhattan.

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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.