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Mother’s EveryDay

Mothers are many things. Caretakers, role models, dreamers, and doers. Get resources and research made for every City mom here.

You care for them.
We care for you.

Great things happen when health care puts people first. How do we know? We’ve been doing it since 1985. At MetroPlusHealth, we are on a mission to take on the City’s greatest health challenges. Including maternal health. We stand united in giving all moms, caretakers and pregnant people equal access to compassionate care.

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Insights you can read between subway stops

Fresh perspectives on wellness, parenting, and life in NYC.

17 May

My kid rips off their dolls’ heads. Should I be worried?

Children don’t always play nice with toys. Here’s what you need to know.
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17 May

Mother’s Day without mom

Mother’s Day after a mom passes can be hard. But it can also be healing.
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17 May

Can stroller running help me bond with my toddler?

It depends. Get tips on how to lace up and hit the ground running here.
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04 May

10 veggies that make dessert taste better

Zucchini and brownie batter are made for each other. On dessert duty for your next potluck? Make it unforgettable with…
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04 May

NYC Milk Banks: 5 things to know

Does your baby need breast milk? Want to donate? Get the facts here.
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We asked 1,000+ people about NYC moms.

Here’s what they said.

Read the 2023 NYC Motherhood Report
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Mother’s EveryDay in the news

MetroPlusHealth launches campaign to bring attention to the year-round need for free and low-cost health care for birthing people

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Pregnancy: What’s normal? What’s not?

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Join us across social media as we start thoughtful conversations about health,
NYC and everything in between.

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@iamrosdalyramirez PPD and mental health challenges after giving birth are quite common. However, opening up about these experiences isn’t always the norm. In her latest post, Rosdaly, a proud NYC mom, talks about her own history and what birthing parents should watch out for during their perinatal journey.

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@metroplushealth How and when should you talk about sex with your kids? Watch Health Care in :60 with Keisha Daniels. Through her work with many community organizations, Keisha Daniels, Brand Partnerships and Experiential Marketing Manager, has learned….
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@HHCMetroPlusHealth What’s the best part about our Mother’s EveryDay Campaign? We worked with real MetroPlusHealth employees and their families to show what it’s like to be an NYC mom. Watch this behind the scenes video featuring interviews with our team about what Mother’s Day and this campaign mean to them.
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Health care for NYC moms, by NYC moms.

Did you know 80% of women make care decisions in the home? But, they only make up 30% of the C-Suite team at health care companies. Not here.

At MetroPlusHealth, our CEO is a mother. Our leadership team is 65% women. All are proud New Yorkers. Just like you. We believe care improves when decision makers reflect the people they serve.

Since 1985, we’ve offered plans made just for NYC. Today, over 700,000 New Yorkers trust us with what matters most: their health. Our team is here to make compassionate care truly accessible to all.

Moms deserve more. We offer:

$0 Primary Care Physician$0 MetroPlusHealth Virtual Visit
$0 OBGYN$0 Mental health support
$0 Pediatrician$0 Anxiety screenings
$0 Newborn home visiting services$0 Depression screenings
$0 Breastfeeding support$0 Preventive intervention
$0 Nurse family partnership$0 Counseling and support
$0 Personal nurse$0 Crisis intervention

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$0 premiums for all who qualify, and no deductible, so it pays for your care right away.
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Child Health Plus

For children under 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid and have no other health insurance or access to the public employees’ New York State Health Insurance Program, NYSHIP.
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Marketplace Plans 2024

Explore Qualified Health Plans (QHP) through the NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace.
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last updated: May 4, 2023

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