Insurance company MetroPlus Health cut the ribbon on its new Harlem headquarters on Monday. tvjessi got a first look at how the provider is expanding its offerings to the community.
CBS2's Jessi Mitchell got a first look at how the provider is expanding its offerings to the community.
Beyond insurance, the new office will offer resources on preventive health care and nutrition, as well as help with immigration, legal and housing challenges. For years, the MetroPlus Health team set up a table inside a former tax office while roaming the neighborhood with its mobile unit to serve clients. But during the pandemic, neighbors needed them more than ever."Not at all. Actually, we've grown about 35 percent in just people in this community alone," Henry said.
"There's a very large, bright yellow sign outside. It really grabs people's attention. The look is totally different. The air is fresher and it's just it contributes to newness in Harlem," Wendell said.
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