EmblemHealth Opens Neighborhood Care Location in Elmhurst

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EmblemHealth Public Relations Office  |  Email: press@emblemhealth.com
Lauren LaChance  |  Email: llachance@connecticare.com

NEW YORK, NY – November 1, 2023 – EmblemHealth, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health insurers, announced today the opening of its newest Neighborhood Care location in Elmhurst. The new site, located at 88-31 55th Avenue, will be located inside the AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) Elmhurst location, a physician's group dedicated to elevating the quality and accessibility of care for New Yorkers. With four locations now open in Queens, Neighborhood Care provides community members with in-person and virtual customer support, connections to local resources, and free programs to support community health and wellness.

The grand opening of the Elmhurst location will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 27. The event will start with a ribbon cutting, and the celebration will continue with a sampling of health and wellness programs accompanied by refreshments and giveaways. The event is open to the public, and tours of the new location will be available throughout the day. 

Neighborhood Care Elmhurst will offer a diverse team of Customer Care Navigators who live in the community, ensuring that they can help customers navigate barriers to health in a personalized way. Individuals can receive one-on-one help to learn more about their EmblemHealth coverage and understand EmblemHealth plan benefits or for help choosing a health plan that works for them. The new location will offer support in English, Chinese, and Spanish. Community members can also sign up for our free health and wellness programs, including fitness classes, stress relief, health education, and nutrition workshops. Classes are open to the entire community.

“At EmblemHealth, we are committed to creating healthier futures for our city’s residents, and one of the ways we do that is by being present in our communities. Adding a Neighborhood Care center to our ACPNY location in Elmhurst allows us to help everyone take care of themselves and their family's physical, mental, and social well-being from one convenient location,” said Karen Ignagni, CEO of EmblemHealth. “We’re excited to open this new location, our fourth in Queens.”

“EmblemHealth believes that a person’s long-term health is impacted by what they do daily, where they live, and the resources available. New Yorkers face unique challenges with their emotional and mental well-being heightened by city life,” said Nazneen Rahman, Assistant Vice President of Neighborhood Care. “Our newest location in Elmhurst will provide face-to-face support, resources, and programming to help the community learn healthy behaviors.”

“EmblemHealth's commitment to providing accessible and high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Queens is truly commendable. The opening of a new Neighborhood Care location in our borough is a testament to their dedication to the health and well-being of our community. On behalf of the people of Queens, I want to express my deepest gratitude to EmblemHealth for investing in our borough and providing us with this valuable resource,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. “We look forward to collaborating with EmblemHealth in building a healthier and more vibrant future for Queens.”

“I am thrilled to see this EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care location opening in our community. This facility will provide vital services to our residents and improve their well-being, said Shekar Krishnan, New York City Council Member for the 25th District. “On behalf of my constituents and the City Council, I want to sincerely thank EmblemHealth for their commitment to our community and for bringing this much-needed resource to our neighborhood.”

“Queens residents are thrilled to see EmblemHealth's continued commitment to our city and specifically to the residents of Elmhurst. The opening of their EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care location is a testament to the company's dedication to providing quality healthcare services to our communities,” said Michael Gianaris, New York State Senator for 21st District. “I applaud EmblemHealth for their investment in Queens and look forward to seeing the positive impact this new location will have on the health and well-being of our residents.”

For more information about events and resources at the Elmhurst Neighborhood Care location visit emblemhealth.com/neighborhood or call 800-211-2803.

About EmblemHealth
EmblemHealth is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health insurers, with more than three million members and an 80-year legacy of serving New York’s communities. The company offers a full range of commercial and government-sponsored health plans to employers, individuals, and families, as well as convenient community resources. As a market leader in value-based care, EmblemHealth partners with top providers and hospitals to deliver quality, affordable care. For more information, visit emblemhealth.com.

About EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care
With 14 locations across New York City and Long Island, EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care provides in-person and virtual customer support, connections to local resources, and free programs to support community health and wellness. Each Neighborhood Care location features Customer Care Navigators who live in their communities, ensuring that they can help customers navigate barriers to health in a personalized way.