Racism and health care inequities were already making families and children sick. The coronavirus pandemic is making a dire situation worse.
The cause cited by many is racial inequities in health care.
“This is so multi-layered and complex. We are seeing an uptick in the urgency of demands for social justice — in health, education and politics,” says Martinez. “But, unfortunately, the responsibility continues to fall on the people who are suffering.” has been working to shift that burden by providing health care to New York families and children regardless of their insurance status, immigration status or ability to pay.
The first five years of a child's life are incredibly important for development. Children need proper nutrition, the right kind of stimulation and regular well-visits with all the routine immunizations so critical for good health and well-being.Can you talk about the societal factors that contribute to the constant stress your clients face? Many things keep cortisol levels dangerously high. Unfair mortgage lending practices, for example, make it very difficult for our clients to buy a house.
When everything is a struggle — even something that should be simple, like getting their children routine immunizations — Black parents may feel they have no voice in health care, that their concerns are disregarded or that they can’t trust the health care system to provide the best care for their needs.
Many of our clients who are homeless live in a one-bedroom or studio motel space. Whether you are a mom with or without a partner, the competing demands of children aren't sustainable. Let's say you have two or three — one in middle school who wants to be independent, and a child in elementary and a toddler.
We used to be on a boat, but once we became land-based we chose a location that is accessible via public transportation. That removes one barrier. We also offer our patients free Metrocards and roundtrip transport via our Good Health Shuttle. The shuttle has made a huge difference during the pandemic because riding public buses and the subway hasn’t felt safe.
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