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\nCommunity Event at SBH Health & Wellness Center Supports Bronx Residents During Diabetes Prevention Month<\/i><\/p>\n

BRONX, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Healthfirst, a leading not-for-profit health plan serving more than two million New Yorkers, today is hosting a community event focused on diabetes prevention and management at SBH Health & Wellness Center in the Bronx. This forum, co-hosted with SBH Health System, brings together community members and health educators and marks the conclusion of an event series that has provided practical, actionable resources to support more than 4,500 New Yorkers at hospitals, community organizations, and farmers\u2019 markets across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.<\/p>\n

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\nApproximately one in ten adults in New York City lives with diabetes, with rates highest in the Bronx (15%), according to the 2022 NYC Community Health Survey. To support communities and neighborhoods with the highest incidence of diabetes, Healthfirst has hosted grassroots events that include expert-led discussions, access to health screenings, and hands-on activities.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cDiabetes has a devastating impact across New York City, and our efforts are focused on bringing resources directly into the neighborhoods with the greatest need in collaboration with trusted organizations like SBH Health System,\u201d said Miguel Centeno, Vice President of Community Engagement at Healthfirst. \u201cBy reaching community members where they are, and connecting on a personal level, we are offering support that fits their everyday lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAs clinicians, we see firsthand how education can change the trajectory of a patient\u2019s health,\u201d said Dr. Alen Sajan, endocrinologist at SBH Health System. \u201cTogether with Healthfirst, we\u2019re helping patients understand their condition, take control of their diabetes, and prevent complications before they start. It\u2019s about equipping families with the knowledge and confidence to make lasting health improvements and build healthier futures.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nSince 2023, Healthfirst has also brought the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s (CDC) \u201cRethink Your Drink\u201d program to neighborhoods across the city, encouraging thousands of New Yorkers to make healthy choices. At local events, community members learned how small changes can make a big difference in managing diabetes and improving overall health. By focusing on prevention, education, and community collaboration, Healthfirst continues to advance its not-for-profit mission one neighborhood at a time.<\/p>\n

\nAbout Healthfirst
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<\/b>Founded more than 30 years ago by leading hospital systems in downstate New York, Healthfirst\u2019s partnership model drives meaningful alignment and collaboration across the hospitals, health systems, and community providers in its network, advancing care quality and improving health outcomes for its members. Today, Healthfirst serves more than two million members in New York City, on Long Island, and in Westchester, Rockland, Sullivan, and Orange counties. Healthfirst offers market-leading products to suit every life stage, including Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, Long-Term Care, and Qualified Health plans. For more information on Healthfirst, please visit healthfirst.org.<\/p>\n

Contacts<\/b> <\/p>\n

\nMedia Contact:<\/b>
Maria J. Ramirez
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MaRamirez@healthfirst.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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