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Columbia’s Birthday Party Held In Queens
 
For Immediate Release

Columbia’s Birthday Party Held In Queens
Festival Celebrates Columbia’s Freedom

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Queens, NY - July 11, 2005 — Columbians celebrated the anniversary of their independence day yesterday at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, as representatives from managed care organization Health Plus worked the crowd, offering free and affordable healthcare to all who qualified.
 
Colombia won its independence on August 7th 1819.  Even though this event came early this year, scores of thousands came out for the festivities, which included musical performances from top Columbian artists Sonora Antillana, Insignia Vallenata, and Las Nuevas Lunas.  Waving Columbian flags and proudly wearing red, yellow, and blue – the Columbian flag’s colors --event goers also sampled traditional foods and witnessed folk dances.  A special appearance was made by Miss Colombia, Adriana Tarud.  Once again Health Plus, the Medicaid managed care organization, sponsored the day’s activities.
 
“We are always proud to support a festivity that unites the community and produces goodwill and cheer,” says Health Plus’s Chief Marketing Officer Ada Rodriguez.  “We’re proud to exhibit our commitment to the community by sponsoring cultural events like this.”

“We are very happy to support our Colombian neighbors in the community,” says Regional Marketing Manager for Health Plus, Manuel Antonio Quezada.  “It is one of our favorite festivals and a great time is always had by everyone in attendance.”


Joseph Bouquet and Special Events Coordinators Carrina Vizhnay and Francisco Luna of Health Plus pose with Pageant Winner Desire Quintero and two young festival goers.

Manuel Antonio Quezada (left) and Joseph Bouquet (right), surround traditional Folk-Dancing troup and Health Plus staff at Colombian Festival in Flushing Queens.

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Health Plus, a not-for-profit, multi-cultural organization, is one of the fastest growing managed care organizations in New York City. It was established in 1984 with a commitment to provide coordinated quality health care and improving access to health care for uninsured and underserved families. In its annual review of managed care plans, the New York State Department of Health ranked Health Plus as the top plan for quality in its 2002 and 2003 "Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Managed Care in New York City." Health Plus is New York City's leading provider of Child Health Plus, a New York State Department of Health program that offers parents FREE or low-cost health insurance for children under the age of 19. "CRAIN'S New York Business" magazine ranked Health Plus fifth among the largest health maintenance organizations in the New York area.

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