Health Plus - Jackie Robinson's Legacy Honored At Keyspan Park

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Jackie Robinson's Legacy Honored At Keyspan Park
Health Plus Donates To The Jackie Robinson Foundation

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Brooklyn, NY - August 3, 2003 — The Brooklyn Cyclones and Health Plus, the Medicaid Managed Care organization, honored the legacy of Jackie Robinson at "Jackie Robinson Night" at Keyspan Park.

"Athletics, academics, sportsmanship, character, good citizenship, diversity - everything Jackie Robinson stood for is what Health Plus works hard to support in our communities," said Tom Early, Executive Director for Health Plus. "We're proud to sponsor today's festivities commemorating Jackie Robinson's remarkable achievements and we're delighted to help continue keeping his name and his vision alive."

Health Plus's Executive Director Tom Early presents a check for $2,500 to Jackie Robinson's wife and daughter, Rachael and Sharon Robinson, for the Jackie Robinson Foundation

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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.