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Happy Ticker Tape Parade Day! We're saluating our city's
#HometownHeroes
who are being celebrated today because of their courage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for your service! Watch the celebration below.
#nyc
#newyorkcity
In our darkest moment, they gave their all to keep our city running and protect their fellow New Yorkers.
Join us at the Canyon of Heroes to celebrate New York City’s
#HometownHeroes
!
We’re in awe of the difference they’re making for all New Yorkers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
@NYCHealthSystem
is the nation’s largest public health system. We stand by you and our other New York hospitals now and in the future.
#NYPROUD
#nychealthsystem
.
@CitiBikeNYC
has announced $230,000 in grant funding. We’re proud to partner w/
#CitiBike
on this initiative & its Reduced Fare
#BikeShare
program, which gives a $5/month membership to those who qualify. Learn more about the grant program:
#inthecommunity
We recently announced our mobile app. Our Chief Information Officer, G.T. Sweeney, spoke w/
@FierceHealth
to discuss the importance of ensuring our members have access to essential resources, such as telehealth & food distribution locations, powered by
@_NowPow_
, through the app.
Hospital workers, transit employees & first responders can receive a free, 30-day
@CitiBikeNYC
membership: We're proud to work with
#CitiBike
as the sponsor of another program it offers, Reduced Fare Bike Share:
#ReservedForHeroes
Today is our Free Ride Day with Citi Bike!
Come join us as we bike around NYC!
1) Download the Citi Bike app
2) Access your free day pass
3) Enjoy unlimited 30 minute trips for the day!
Tell your friends and don’t forget your helmet!
Our President & CEO Pat Wang has been named to
@CityAndStateNY
's Health Power 100. Within the span of a year, Pat was selected to serve on a team to find Medicaid program savings & the NY Vaccine Equity Task Force, while ensuring our members had access to needed care & resources.
We’re excited to launch our new brand campaign that reinforces
#HealthfirstNY
’s commitment to the community & the access to care for our members. Look for the campaign throughout the NY metropolitan area, Westchester & Long Island. Healthfirst, keeping the care in
#healthcare
.
This year, National Nurses Week rightfully so turned into a full month of appreciation. At Healthfirst, we’re proud to honor the nurses who are a part of our staff.
#ThankYouNurses
for your unwavering commitment now, tomorrow, and always!
#healthcare
#HealthfirstNY
We spent time in the
#Bronx
today to celebrate the installment of the 1,000th
@CitiBikeNYC
station. Join us in congratulating
#CitiBike
, & learn about our joint program, Reduced Fare Bike Share, which gives $5 monthly memberships: Mural by
@TangibleThgts
.
Healthfirst works tirelessly to ensure everyone has a fair and just opportunity to live a healthy life. Thank you for visiting us commissioner
@MCastroMOIA
!
NYC will continue to lead the nation in recognizing healthcare as a human right. Yesterday Commissioner
@MCastroMOIA
visited
@HealthfirstNY
office to discuss our continued work in ensuring all communities have access to health care.
Thanks to
@HealthfirstNY
, we gave 1,200+ young people in
@NYCYouth
's summer program FREE memberships! 🚲💥
The good times keep rolling with our $5/month memberships for income-qualifying riders.
Thanks
@monicamoralestv
&
@PIX11News
for covering!
This Saturday, October 13 get your ride on! New Yorkers can ride a
@CitiBikeNYC
FREE. This free ride day is also sponsored by
@HealthfirstNY
&
@NYC_DOT
. To get free day passes visit for information or download the
@CitiBikeNYC
app.
We celebrate
#Juneteenth
, which commemorates when US slavery was fully abolished, and are honored to make financial contributions to the
@bjfoundationinc
&
#CampaignZero
, to support their missions & their work to change the way that police serve our communities.
#BlackLivesMatter
NEWS: All New Yorkers who live in
@NYCHA
developments or receive SNAP benefits can get their 1st month of Citi Bike FREE!🎉🚴♂️
Visit the circulation desk at the 55+
@NYPL
@BKLYNlibrary
@QPLNYC
branches in our service area to pick up a code!
More info:
President & CEO Pat Wang was named one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in
#healthcare
by
@modrnhealthcr
. This recognition further solidifies Pat’s commitment to breaking down socioeconomic barriers to ensure optimal health–
#mhwomen
Photo credit–Buck Ennis/CNYB
Robert Hackett, Healthfirst's Director of Customer Experience, is a panelist at today's Consero
#Customer
Experience
#Executive
Roundtable. He is sharing Healthfirst's commitment to measuring and better understanding our members' expectations.
@ConseroGroup
#CustomerService
BX, we’re coming for you! 🚲 Starting Wednesday, August 15th our brand new, dockless Citi Bikes will be available in the Bronx and we're throwing a party to celebrate. Join us for a night of helmet decorating, food, music and more! RSVP here:
#CitiBikeBX
Assemblywoman Cruz, it was our pleasure to work alongside you and the other organizations to help provide more than 200 families with prepared meals, pantry items, and fruits and vegetables.
#nystrong
#bettertogether
#inthecommunity
Last week our office hosted a food distribution event supporting our Muslim community in advance of Eid al-Adha. Thanks to our partners
@HealthfirstNY
@WCKitchen
@WorldSikhParl
, the Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association, NAVA, and Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom.
Healthfirst and the
@HispanicFed
are proud to serve the Ridgewood community. Today we’re here at 56-29 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385 celebrating all Healthfirst members in the area! Stop by and say hi!
#MemberAppreciation
#HFMemberAppreciation
Only 3 more days until our FREE ride day with
@CitiBikeNYC
!
On Saturday, October 13th we are happy to offer
#free
rides on Citi Bike all day long!
1) Download the Citi Bike app
2) On October 13 access your free day pass
3) Enjoy unlimited 30 minute trips for the day!
You'll always remember your first time on a
@CitiBikeNYC
, especially when it's free! We’re proud to be the Official Wellness Partner of
#CitiBike
. Join us for your First Ride Free starting TODAY, Sat., Aug. 29 to Sept. 12! Details here:
#nyc
#HealthfirstNY
The
#HealthfirstNY
Mobile App makes health insurance APPsolutely easy. Get it on Google Play or in the Apple App Store today to search for doctors, find local services, download your Member ID, and access the latest app feature, My Health Checklist.
#appsolutely
#healthinsurance
Healthfirst is excited to be in Atlanta today where the company is up for several awards for brand marketing and employee communications at
#IMCA2018
.
We're mourning the loss of Don Ashkenase, Healthfirst Board Member from 1993–2016 and Board Chair from 2001–2016. He was vital to Healthfirst. Our condolences to his wife, Karen, his children, Jeffrey, Andrew, and Debbie and their spouses, and to his many friends and colleagues.
We’re thrilled to have participated in the annual
#BronxWeek
parade today, the grand finale to a week of events that reminded all New Yorkers the
#Bronx
is a great place to live, work and play. Here’s to being
#BronxProud
!
Healthfirst is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized each year from September 15th - October 15th. We know the importance of equity and inclusion, and we value the diversity of our staff and the members we serve!
#HispanicHeritageMonth
As the official Wellness Partner for
@CitiBikeNYC
, we joined Citi Bike yesterday in Queens for the roll out of the new e-bikes! Reduced fare bike-share, Citi Bike and
@Lyft
Pink members will get access to the new bike first for a couple of months.
Healthfirst does not charge members for COVID-19 testing and/or treatment. Members who receive bills or payment requests associated with COVID-19 testing and/or treatment should call the number on the back of their ID card or 1-866-463-6743. Our Member Services team can assist.
“Healthfirst is committed to wellness, prevention, and wellness. This Bike Share for All is evidence of that deep commitment to our members and all New Yorkers,” said George Hulse, VP of Community Engagement at Healthfirst. |
@CitiBikeNYC
@BSRC
@BPEricAdams
#health
#healthy
As the official Wellness Partner of
@CitiBikeNYC
, congrats to all 2023
#Community
Grant Program recipients! We’re excited to see the great things you all will achieve as you work to strengthen the Reduced Fare Bike Share Program, improve health outcomes, and more!
#Citibike
#NYC
Move your body throughout the day to make sure you’re staying active, even a walk around your home will do. What’s your go-to move to make sure you’re staying active?
#tiptuesday
#healthandwellness
#healthyliving
Last month we hosted a Free Ride Day with
@CitiBikeNYC
and over 5,000 New Yorkers participated with us! Were you one of them? We're excited to share some of the
#fun
stats from the day with you
#Healthfirst
#NewYork
#citibike
Attend a Healthfirst session on choosing the right
#MedicareAdvantage
plan. Explore Medicare Advantage plan options that offer new benefits for a $0 monthly premium. See the schedule of our sessions below and call 1-844-261-2995 today to RSVP.
#healthinsurance
#healthinsurance
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is in high demand. We'd like to thank the Global Horizon Foundation–a group of physicians organizing PPE donations–who helped us to provide 10,000 masks, 15,000 pairs of gloves and 200 N95 masks to
@1199SEIU
#healthcare
workers.
#NewYorkStrong
Congratulations to Pat Wang, Healthfirst’s President and CEO, on her recognition as one of
@CrainsNewYork
's 2018 Notable Women in Health Care. She is one of only two women who lead a
#NewYorkCity
health insurance company. 🔗
As part of
@NYGovCuomo
’s Vaccine Equity Taskforce Healthfirst President & CEO Pat Wang will ensure that all New Yorkers have equitable access to and confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine. Communities of color that were hardest hit by the pandemic cannot be left behind.
#VaccinateNY
NYS has formed the Vaccine Equity Task Force, co-chaired by
@rorosado
,
@NewYorkStateAG
,
@MARCMORIAL
and
@HealthfirstNY
CEO Pat Wang.
The Task Force will break down barriers to vaccination & ensure a fair distribution.
NYers must have trust, confidence & access to the vaccine.
We're excited to announce our
#FreeRideDay
with
@CitiBikeNYC
! Free bike rides all day on Saturday October 13th!
1 Download the Citi Bike app
2 On October 13th access your free day pass
3 Enjoy unlimited 30 minute trips for the day
Tell your friends & don’t forget your helmet!
Miguel Centeno, Healthfirst’s VP, Community Engagement, joined
#CitiBike
for its expansion into
#Inwood
&
#WashingtonHeights
. Join us in congratulating
@CitiBikeNYC
& learn about our joint program that gives a $5 monthly membership to those who qualify:
Did you download the
#HealthfirstNY
Mobile App? See what the buzz is all about! With just a few taps, you can search nearby doctors and essential services, access your digital member ID, and so much more. Download it now at the Apple App Store!
#healthcare
Together with
@FeedWestchester
, Healthfirst is helping distribute quality, nutritious food to communities in need across Westchester County. This year, Healthfirst’s support will bring 37,500 meals to children, seniors and families facing food insecurity in Westchester.
Healthfirst is proud to support
#HispanicHeritageMonth
, and we value the diversity of our staff and members. Throughout the month, we’ll spotlight members of the Healthfirst team as they share what their heritage means to them. Stay tuned here for highlights.
#CelebrateDiversity
Getting our communities & state vaccinated is an effort of a lifetime & an individual social responsibility. Let’s make
#VaccinateNY
a priority. Call 1-833-697-4829 or visit for information.
#covid19nyc
#healthfirstny
The
#HealthfirstNY
Mobile App is here! Our new app keeps access to
#healthcare
close at hand for our members. Download it at the Apple Store today:
-Search for in-network providers
-Find essential services
-Access your digital member ID
-And more!
The
@HaitianRoundtbl
will honor Healthfirst’s SVP, State Programs,
@errollpierre
, at its Haitian History is
#BlackHistory
event, honoring trailblazing Haitian Americans, while celebrating Haiti's history, its independence & the country’s culture.
#bhm2022
ICYMI:
@NYCHA
residents or New Yorkers receiving SNAP benefits can get their 1st month of Citi Bike FREE through a collaboration between
#CitiBike
& the
@NYPL
,
@BKLYNlibrary
&
@QPLNYC
library systems. We're proud to sponsor
@CitiBikeNYC
's Reduced Fare Bike Share program!
Healthfirst’s Executive Medical Director, Dr. Susan Beane, is a featured panelist for
@CeceliaHealth
's July 14th webinar on “
#DiabetesCare
in the Age of COVID-19.” Register here to learn about the growing role of
#telehealth
in
#diabetes
care:
It’s
#NationalInternDay
– For the last seven weeks, Healthfirst’s
#interns
have been learning about our mission and the vital work we do to provide
#NewYorkers
with access to quality care.
We’re proud that Healthfirst President & CEO
#PatWang
is at the helm of our organization. During her keynote at
@CrainsNewYork
's Powerful Women Summit, Pat shared her unconventional path to her role & strategies for successful leadership during stressful times.
#healthcareleaders
The second day of Crain's Powerful Woman Summit started with keynote speaker president and CEO of Healthfirst, Pat Wang. "CEOs were somebody else, and when I looked in the mirror, that's not what I saw."
#CrainsNY
@ContentByKern
We were thrilled to have participated in
@AtlanticAntic
. NYC's oldest & largest street festival, bringing people to Atlantic Avenue
#inBrooklyn
to celebrate the community’s food, art & music. Continue following us to find out where to meet us next
#InTheCommunity
!
#Brooklyn
#HFNY
We’re the official Wellness Partner of
#CitiBike
. Today we attended the unveiling of new ebikes in Astoria
#Queens
. Interested in taking a ride? Our Reduced Fare Bike Share program offers a $5 monthly membership to those who qualify. Details here:
#bikenyc
Unveiling the new
@CitiBikeNYC
ebike at Astoria Houses!! This area of Queens is a transit desert and ebikes provide fantastic, reliable transit for those who need to access the city
The reduced fare bike share program provides ebikes at only 5 cents a min for NYCHA/SNAP 🤑
Our work is part of an effort to make a difference in battling disparities and improving communities, including those subject to the injustices shocking our consciences. Our drive for equitable, quality healthcare guides us as we do what we can to be a force against disparities.
We’re proud that Healthfirst CEO & President–
#PatWang
–will be honored by
@vipcservices
at its virtual fundraiser. The event honors New Yorkers who've made a lasting impact in healthcare & the community. We’re thankful to VIP for our partnership & this recognition.
#inthecommunity
On Wed, Oct. 14, please join us for A Fundraising Virtual Tribute featuring multi-platinum artist
@TJShondells
, Bronx native and actress Rachel Ticotin, jazz age artist
@contessaThomas
and more! Proceeds will support our life-saving services in the Bronx.
We’re in awe of the difference they’re making for New Yorkers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Since
@MontefioreNYC
’s beginning in 1884, they’ve been at the forefront of patient care, research, & education. We stand by you & our other New York hospitals now & in the future.
#NYPROUD
Healthfirst’s SVP, State Programs–
@errollpierre
–is a featured speaker at the
@MHPA
conference. Errol will discuss the role of
#Medicaid
managed care orgs (MCOs) in advancing
#healthequity
. Learn more about the conf. here: and follow
#MHPA21
for updates.
Healthfirst’s wins Best in Show for Employee Audio/Visual “Casual Fridays” at the IMCA Awards and Convention in Atlanta. Pictured: Bill Abrams and Brooks Jewell (Healthfirst) and Jim Lurie, (o2kl advertising)
April Simpson Taylor, president of the Queensbridge Houses Resident Association, “If it wasn’t for Healthfirst’s care, I wouldn’t be here tonight. I also thank Healthfirst for the work you do in our community.” |
#HFWomensHistoryAwards
#WomensHistoryMonth
Join Crain's and
@HealthfirstNY
President Pat Wang on Nov. 10 for Crain's Powerful Women Summit. Wang will address how to lead with empathy under exceptionally stressful financial conditions and give insights on lessons learned. Register today:
The special enrollment deadline has been extended for 2020 health plans in NY. Connect with a representative today about
#healthcare
coverage by visiting our Virtual Community Office or call us at 1-844-434-7787:
#healthinsurance
#nyc
We know it's important to ensure the
#covid19vaccine
is distributed equitably in all communities. We recently joined
@CAIPAMSO
in the heart of
#ChinatownNYC
. Consider getting vaccianted when you're eligible. Visit or call 1-877-VAX-4NYC.
#nycvaccineforall
Do you live in
#Queens
? You could be eligible for the
#covid19vaccine
at
@YorkCollegeCUNY
with appointments starting Wed., Feb. 24. See below for details on how to make an appointment & to confirm if you’re eligible. Let’s work together to keep our communities safe!
#vaccinateny
Vaccine appts are AVAILABLE at York College in Queens for eligible New Yorkers in these ZIPs:
11418, 11419, 11420, 11430, 11435, 11436, 11439, 11432, 11433, 11434, 11423, 11412, 11413, 11427, 11428, 11429, 11411, 11422, 11691, 11692, 11693
Book Here:
#WorldSocialJusticeDay
recognizes the right for everyone to have access to
#socialjustice
. To do our part, we created a Social Justice Day that gives employees a paid day off to engage in activities that positively impact communities. How are you honoring social justice today?
We're continuing to celebrate
#NursesWeek2021
! Today, we're highlighting three more Healthfirst nurses who've continued to go above and beyond to serve members throughout the pandemic.
#ThankYouNurses
for your service!
#NursesWeek
Did you download the
#HealthfirstNY
Mobile App? See what the buzz is all about! With just a few taps, you can search nearby doctors and essential services, access your digital member ID, and so much more. Download it now at the Apple App Store!
#healthcare
Learn how you can get
#healthinsurance
for you and your family for a low or $0 monthly premium. Join
#HealthfirstNY
for a free seminar to learn what your plan options are. See below for a list of our upcoming seminars.
#healthcare
During Black History Month we will be highlighting Healthfirst employees and sharing their favorite quotes from Black leaders and visionaries. This week our Pharmacy Service Provider Specialist, Josh C., shares his favorite quote from Langston Hughes.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#HealthfirstNY
's L. Susan Zhang is a featured speaker at this year’s
#AHIPInstitute
& Expo Online 2020. Join Susan on June 16 at 12:00 pm ET as she discusses Advancing Employer & Community Partnerships to Invest in Health:
@AHIPCoverage
#healthequity
What is Medicare? When do you get it? How do you decide on a plan? Now there’s one place to find the answers you need. Learn more:
#Healthinsurance
#Healthcare
#Medicare
Feeling the pinch of high gas prices on an already tight budget?
If you're a NYCHA resident or SNAP recipient, you are eligible for a $5/month Reduced Fare Bike Share Membership, sponsored by
@HealthfirstNY
.
Learn more —>