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Statement from EmblemHealth & AdvantageCare Physicians on latest Public Health Emergency in New York City
Dr. Richard Dal Col, M.D., SVP and Chief Medical Officer of EmblemHealth, and Dr. Navarra Rodriguez, M.D., President & Chief Medical Officer of AdvantageCare Physicians
08/04/2022
Contact:
Kwame Patterson | Email: kpatterson@emblemhealth.com
Alex Gomez | Email: algomez@emblemhealth.com
As New York State and New York City combat the Monkeypox public health emergency, health officials are quickly addressing the situation. During the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, we learned that responses require adapting promptly to shifting facts to protect and care for the public effectively. Monkeypox is not a novel virus, as was COVID-19, and it is not a new variant of COVID. Nevertheless, as this viral disease can infect anyone, community, and health groups, along with City and State officials, are working together as they did during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to expand access to testing and vaccinations. As medical and health experts, we are confident that the City and State are following a tried and tested community-based response strategy. And as New Yorkers we must remain vigilant for ourselves and our vulnerable neighbors and maintain hygienic and preventative practices while staying up to date with the latest guidance. Together we will get through this.
If you have questions or concerns about the Monkeypox virus, please visit our resource and information center at emblemhealth.com/live-well/monkeypox-virus.
About EmblemHealth
EmblemHealth is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health insurers, with 3.2 million members and an 80-year legacy of serving New York’s communities. The company offers a full range of commercial and government-sponsored health plans to employers, individuals, and families, as well as convenient community resources. As a market leader in value-based care, EmblemHealth partners with top doctors and hospitals to deliver quality, affordable care. For more information, visit emblemhealth.com.