Health Plus - Take Me Out to the Ballgame

For Immediate Release

Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Health Plus Sponsors “Let’s Go Kids!”

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Queens, NY - July 27, 2006 — Once again, Health Plus – the managed healthcare organization – has undertaken the initiative to bring the joy of major league baseball to New York City children through the program, “Let’s Go Kids!” Partnering with various youth organizations throughout the city and Nassau County, Health Plus – along with the New York Mets – is able to provide children throughout the New York metropolitan area an opportunity to experience baseball up close at one of the sports’ celebrated venues – Shea Stadium.

“Every year,” says Executive Director of Health Plus, Tom Early, “we’re delighted to be part of an event that gives youthful fans the chance to meet their baseball idols and to experience the thrill of live baseball at Shea Stadium. Speaking personally,” he continues, “I’m a lifelong Mets fan, and I know firsthand what a great thing it is to see them hit the field. I’m proud to offer these new fans a chance to see my favorite team in action.”

Regional Marketing Manager for Queens and Nassau County, Joseph Bouquet, and Special Events Coordinator Hommy Peña, both of Health Plus, welcome young guests of the “Let’s Go Kids!” program.

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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.