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During BlackHistoryMonth, Rise, the EmblemHealth Black Employee Resource Group (ERG), has taken the opportunity to focus on Black-owned businesses that support the well-being of the Black community. Among the organizations highlighted in the daily bulletins are Black Men Heal, a nonprofit that provides free mental health treatment to men of color, and Sereen Hair, a foundation that supports cancer patients by providing cost-free medical wigs and other resources to those in treatment. The Rise ERG is committed to engaging Black employees and meeting the care needs of the Black communities we serve. This Black History Month initiative serves as an engaging example of one of the group’s imperatives - to develop and strengthen relationships within our company, and with organizations in our communities. The project’s editor and curator, Clinical Director Stacy Scott-Wilds, commented on the importance of ERGs, and Rise in particular. “The Rise group has had such a positive impact on my day-to-day. It’s a supportive place for me and other employees to share our experiences both in and outside of work.” Want to know more? Check out our ERGs at the link.
This Black History Month, we’re proud to honor the rich heritage and countless contributions of Black Americans. Join us as employees and members of Rise, our dedicated employee resource group focused on empowering Black employees and addressing the health care needs of the Black communities we serve, share their personal insights on the importance of this month. Today, we’re inspired by the words of Lyne Friendly, a Nurse Wellness Coach. Click below to hear Lyne's words.
Director of Corporate Compliance Greg Rider, CPTD, CHC, addressed the human factor in health technology and innovation at the recent HITLAB Innovation Summit. How can technology support health plan members and patients in feeling confident that their individuality and privacy will be respected and preserved? Click below to hear his insights.
Employees and family and friends across the EmblemHealth family of companies joined in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks in Albany, Syracuse, Hartford (CT), Long Island, and Manhattan. Teams shared smiles and enthusiasm as they lent their support to all those touched by breast cancer.
Meet Dr. Sandra Rivera-Luciano MD, senior medical director at EmblemHealth and ConnectiCare, as she honors Hispanic Heritage Month. Discover her inspiring take on the history and promising future of the Latinx community. Click the link below for Sandra's message.
We had an amazing time at the Latino Carnaval, celebrating the richness of Latino arts, music, and culture. Our team loved connecting with everyone and showing our commitment to keeping them healthy and happy. Thank you for including us in this incredible day of culture and fun!
Riding alongside EmblemHealth AVP Ann Marie Adamson-Serieux for her stint as a Grand Marshal of the West Indian American Day Parade afforded us an insider's look at this key cultural event in the life of New York City. We had an incredible day dancing down Eastern Parkway with our friends, neighbors, and a surprise guest or two. Thank you to the West Indian American Day Carnival Association for bringing us all together to celebrate the vibrancy of the West Indian community. Special thanks to our Community Engagement team whose efforts made the day such a success.
Our employees had a wonderful time spending an afternoon helping patients and their families at the Children of Bellevue “We Eat Together" program. Thanks to everybody who helped pack bags of food at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan for families of children undergoing care. We're proud our enterprise's Be Human volunteer activities are a valued part of the employee experience.
Recently, Dr. Lama EL Zein MD,MHA, EmblemHealth senior medical director of Population Health & Clinician Engagement, and Carol Huffman, EmblemHealth vice president of Strategic Partnerships, participated in the "Forum on Advancing Women's Health," cohosted by Manatt Health, Town Hall Ventures, and RH Capital. During the event, they discussed their perspectives on advancing equity and access to reproductive and sexual health care. Last year, for example, as part of EmblemHealth's commitment to employee well-being, we partnered with Elektra Health to bring the first menopausal education and support program to their employees. Learn more about the conversation at the link below.
As we celebrate Pride Month, we want to ensure that our members, patients, and employees have a safe, healthy summer and enjoy all sorts of social gatherings. That's why EmblemHealth is raising awareness about the current state of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). Greg Rider, CPTD, CHC of Prism (EmblemHealth's employee resource group for members and friends of the LGBTQIA+ community) recently spoke with Dr. Lama EL Zein MD, MHA (Sr. Medical Director, Population Health & Clinician Engagement, EmblemHealth) and New York City Councilmember Erik Bottcher about prevention strategies, vaccination, treatment, and more. Watch the video at the link below.
