Health Plus - United in the Fight Against Domestic Violence

For Immediate Release

United in the Fight Against Domestic Violence
Health Plus Sponsors Luncheon to Raise Awareness

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Bronx, New York - October 30, 2008 — – Last week, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon at the F&J Tavern on Bronxdale Avenue to raise awareness of Domestic Violence – a problems that affects women -- and their families -- of all cultural backgrounds, but has had a rather significant impact on the Bronx. Managed care organization Health Plus was there, not only as a proud sponsor of the event, but also represented by several of the day’s speakers.

Health Plus Regional Marketing Manager David Medina made the opening remarks and introduced the rest of the speakers, which included Health Plus’s Health Educators Wendy Dominguez and Irene N’Kanza, who both spoke passionately about the dangers, impact, and tell-tale signs of Domestic Violence, as well as what people can do, both as part of community groups and as individuals, to help prevent and eliminate any future and further violence.

Other speakers for the day included April D. Horton of the Verizon Foundation; Yolanda Jimenez, Commissioner from the Mayor’s Office to combat Domestic Violence; Maureen Curtis, of Safe Horizons; and Lenny Caro, CEO of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

“Domestic Violence is a problem that affects us as a community and as a society,” said Tom Early, Executive Director of Health Plus. “I know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I am very proud that my company is in the position to help spread information and to partner with some important organizations, and, hopefully, save some lives.”

Health Plus Health Educators Wendy Dominguez, and Irene N’Kanza give an informative presentation on the dangers, impact, and tell-tale signs of Domestic Violence.

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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.