URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Urban Health Plan’s Holiday Hiring Event is back! Send your resume to [email protected] today! The deadline for resume submission and consideration is 5 pm, December 6th! Urban Health Plan (UHP) is a network of community health centers located in the South Bronx, Central Harlem, and Corona, Queens, that has served the community since 1974. Click below to learn more https://bit.ly/4eGDhlU #UHP4HealthierLives #UHP50

We’re thrilled to share that our incredible President and CEO, Paloma Hernandez, has once again been named to Politics NY and amNY Metro Power Players in Health Care list! This honor celebrates the most influential figures in NYS healthcare—leaders who make a real difference in hospitals, community health centers, nonprofits, academia, and beyond. For over 40 years, Paloma has been a relentless advocate for health equity, working tirelessly to reduce disparities in underserved communities. Her visionary leadership has expanded access to high-quality care and built a robust social safety net addressing the key drivers of health. As a nationally recognized thought leader, Paloma continues to inspire us with her energy, compassion, commitment to excellence, and her unwavering dedication to our patients, the communities we serve, and beyond! Join us in congratulating Paloma on this well-deserved recognition! See the full 2024 list here: https://lnkd.in/eQQE6wmm #UHP50 #UHP4HealthierLives

This week’s Partner Conference was characterized by connection, education, and inspiration. Like this timely quote from Paloma Hernandez, Chair of the NACHC Board and CEO of URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC.: "Our core mission is unwavering and that’s for health centers to become the employer of choice, partner of choice, and provider of choice." #ValueCHCs?#WisdomWednesday

This week, we are proud to honor our dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioners who tirelessly serve our communities. From diagnosis to follow-up, NPs are there every step of the way, helping us stay healthy, informed, and empowered. Thank you to all the NPs who make a real difference in patients' lives every day. Your hard work, compassion, and expertise do not go unnoticed. You inspire us all! #UHP4HealthierLives #UHP50

We extend our deepest gratitude to our esteemed elected officials: Governor Kathy Hochul, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, State Senator Luis Sepulveda, State Senator Jose M. Serrano, Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, State Senator Cordell Cleare, Assemblymember Karines Reyes RN, Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr, Bronx Borough President Hon. Vanessa L. Gibson, MPA (She, Her, Hers, Ella), Manhattan Borough President Mark D. Levine and Councilmember Rafael Salamanca, Jr. for their support of Urban Health Plan and our 50th Anniversary Golden Ball. Thank you for helping us advance our mission of delivering accessible, comprehensive care and essential resources that uplift thousands of lives every day! Together, we’re building a healthier, more equitable future. You are champions of #communityhealth, and for that, we are so grateful! #UHP4HealthierLives #UHP50 #ValueCHCs #TheBestIsYetToCome

? We’re still feeling the incredible joy that radiated throughout our 50th Anniversary Golden Ball and want to take a moment to thank our Event Sponsor MCCGUSA LTD. and Ruby Level Sponsors, BioReference, BronxCare Health System, Elmhurst Hospital/NYC Health + Hospitals, Montefiore Health System, Royal Care, AthenaPsych and Facility Value Inc!? Your generous support made this milestone celebration unforgettable and empowers Urban Health Plan to continue our mission of delivering compassionate, quality healthcare to our communities. We’re so grateful for your partnership. Thank you for making a lasting impact alongside us! #UHP4HealthierLives #StillFeelingTheJoy #RubyLevelSponsors #UHP50 #TheBestIsYetToCome

What a magical evening at Urban Health Plan’s 50th Anniversary Golden Ball! Last night, we not only celebrated five decades of service but also honored the legacy of our founder, Dr. Richard “Doc” Izquierdo, on what would have been his 95th birthday. His vision of providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved communities has been the foundation of our work and it continues to guide us today! From our humble beginnings, we've grown into one of New York’s largest community health center systems, now serving nearly 90,000 patients. Last night was a celebration of our remarkable journey, growth, and the incredible supporters and longstanding partners who have been with us every step of the way. As our President and CEO, Paloma Hernandez reminded us, Urban Health Plan is a powerful testament to what can be accomplished when you dare to dream- and the UHP story has evolved from Dr. Izquierdo’s dream of ensuring his community had equitable access to quality healthcare! Paloma has built on that dream and grown the organization to what it is today, achieving incredible heights in reach, services, scope and impact! We honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to a future filled with continued excellence, service, and compassion. Here’s to good health and the next 50 years! The best is yet to come! #UHP4HealthierLives #UHP50 #TheBestIsYetToCome

*A Tribute to Our Founder, Dr. Richard “Doc” Izquierdo, on his Birthday.* Respect. Equity. Quality. Caring. These were the tenets of Dr. Richard “Doc” Izquierdo’s dream, which gave life to Urban Health Plan (UHP). The mission was simple and heartfelt: provide quality and compassionate care, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. He felt that no one should suffer the indignity of being refused treatment for financial reasons or be denied the warmth of human compassion.? Evolving from humble beginnings during the height of the civil rights movement, today, Urban Health Plan is one of the largest community health center networks in New York State. Still deeply embedded in the communities it serves, it is a system of federally qualified community health centers comprising 12 sites across the Bronx, Central Harlem, and Corona, Queens, in addition to 12 school-based health programs, two mental health facilities, and many culturally responsive programs addressing health disparities and the social drivers of health. Urban Health Plan also educates new generations of community health providers, cultivating a more people-centered, culturally responsive workforce. In 2010, Doc, along with our President and CEO, Paloma Hernandez, established the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School, creating a pathway to healthcare careers for middle and high school students. Doc received a host of distinguished honors and awards for his work. On January 23, 2007, he was awarded the Surgeon General’s Medallion from the 17th Surgeon General of the United States, Richard Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS. This award is the highest honor the Surgeon General can bestow on a civilian or officer. Doc was Dr. Carmona’s childhood doctor and his lifelong personal mentor. In 2013, he received the Dr. Jack Geiger Award from the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS). Doc’s legacy lives on through the work of Urban Health Plan, a testament to his unwavering belief in compassionate, equitable healthcare for all. From its humble beginnings, Urban Health Plan has become a cornerstone of the community, offering vital services and fostering new generations of healthcare professionals dedicated to the values Doc championed: respect, equity, quality, and care. Though Doc is no longer with us, his spirit endures in every patient treated, every student inspired, and every life changed in the communities Urban Health Plan serves. ?As we look to the future, Urban Health Plan will continue to honor Doc's dream, ensuring that quality healthcare remains accessible to all, and we will continue the good work of breaking down barriers and providing care for healthier lives. #UHP4HealthierLives #UHP50 #ValueCHCs

We are excited to announce that Hon. Ralph Salamanca, NYC Council Member and Chair of the Land Use Committee, will be honored at Urban Health Plan’s Golden Anniversary Ball on October 23, 2024, at Glen Island Harbour Club! ?? Councilman Salamanca’s journey is a full-circle moment. He began his career at Urban Health Plan and has since dedicated his life to advocating for the very communities UHP serves. As a public servant and former Urban Health Plan team member, ? he has been a tireless champion for equity, affordable housing, and improved healthcare access for all New Yorkers. Join us at this special event to celebrate @Ralph Salamanca remarkable contributions and honor Urban Health Plan's 50 years of service and excellence in supporting underserved communities! ?? Event Date: October 23, 2024 ?? Location: Glen Island Harbour Club, New York For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4eJjUtv, or contact Pauline Cruz at [email protected] ???#UHP4HealthierLives #HealthcareExcellence #Leadership #GoldenAnniversaryBall #UHP50??

We are thrilled to announce that Helen Arteaga Landaverde, PhD, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, will be honored at Urban Health Plan’s Golden Anniversary Ball on October 23, 2024, at Glen Island Harbour Club! ??? Helen is being recognized for her incredible contributions, including the founding of Urban Health Plan’s Plaza del Sol Community Health Center in Queens and over a decade of dedicated service as its Director. Her visionary leadership has been instrumental in expanding healthcare access to underserved communities. Join us in celebrating 50 years of healthcare excellence at this special event, which will raise critical funds to support Urban Health Plan's mission of providing high-quality, accessible care to all. ?? ?? Event Date: October 23, 2024 ?? Location: Glen Island Harbour Club, New York ??? Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities Available For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4eJjUtv, or contact Pauline Cruz at [email protected] Let’s honor Helen’s legacy and the bright future of healthcare in our communities!? ???#UHP4HealthierLives #HealthcareExcellence #Leadership #GoldenAnniversaryBall #UHP50??