Join the new Hep Free NYC Community Health Workers Committee!

ANNOUNCEMENT

Hep Free NYC Community Health Workers Committee

We are pleased to announce the establishment of Hep Free NYC Community Health Workers (CHWs) Committee. Continuing the strong foundational work done by all the CHWs advocates in New York City and beyond, the work of this subcommittee will focus on organizing community efforts to standardize roles across disciplines and secure stable funding for patient navigation through the CHW model, as seen in other states.

Community Health Workers have been an integral part of the healthcare system, not only in states where they are certified and can be paid by insurance but also in New York. Their work is well-documented for increasing access to healthcare,  improving the quality of health care, reducing health disparities, and reducing health care costs. To this end, our purpose is to work toward ways to make the roles of CHWs sustainable and rewarding for both CHWs and the communities they serve.

The first Hep Free NYC Community Health Workers Committee will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 3.30 pm to 5 pm. Please RSVP.

Directions to NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

42-09 28^th Street
Room # 14-43
Long Island City, NY  11101-4132

By subway:

• Take the N, Q or 7 train to Queensboro Plaza.  Exit through the turnstyles to the south side of Queens Plaza (You will walk on an overpass over the street).  Walk east for 2 blocks.  You will cross 27^th Turn right on 28^th Street.  NYC DOHMH is the tall glass building on your left.
• Take the E, M, or R train to Queens Plaza.  Walk west one block on Queens Plaza.  Turn left on 28^th DOHMH is the tall glass building on your left.
• Take the G train to Long Island City/Court Sq.  Walk northeast on Jackson Avenue for 6 blocks.  Turn left on 42^nd Road and walk one block.  Turn right on 28^th DOHMH is the tall glass building on your right.

When you enter the building, you will have to check in with security.  Please have photo ID ready.

Please contact us for any inquiry:

• Eric Rude – Viral Hepatitis Policy Director | erude@health.nyc.gov | (347) 396-2410
• Rinzin Wangmo – Viral Hepatitis Policy Intern | rwangmo@health.nyc.gov | (347)396-7465

Last Updated on July 24, 2023 by HepFree NYC