Health is Wealth

What problem would you like to solve?

Health inequities within NYC. Submitted on behalf of Victoria at IntegrateNYC

Why is it important to solve? Why is it relevant for the community?

Health is an over encompassing issue that effects all of the community. Especially in regards to affording safe, accessible care for everyone. We need to be able to take care of each other under a system that tries to continuously take from community.

What idea do you have to address the problem?

Translating Medicare and Medicaid documents in multiple languages and tabling areas to help people access affordable care.

Who would that help?

Seniors, disabled people, low income folks, Limited English Proficient

What NYC borough would benefit from your idea?

Queens