ER Doc | 👨🏾⚕️ Current NYC Comm. of Health @NYCHealthCommr | Former CEO @ahealthierdemocracy | Founder @Vot_ER_org @getwaivered @Link_Health_org @gotvax_org
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Much love @TeenVogue for sharing my story.
I came from a place where my options were limited as a young black man.
I'm only here b/c of the heroes in my life.
I'll spend the rest of my life paying their acts of kindness forward.
A personal thread..
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Alister Martin retweeted
Our new Health and Affordability Resource Team (HART) will bring trained community health workers into neighborhoods to connect New Yorkers with:
✅ Health insurance enrollment
✅Food assistance
✅Relief from hospital bills
✅Housing support
More: on.nyc.gov/4k32b5t
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Ready for your debt to be demolished?
For a limited time, eligible New Yorkers and businesses can clear old city debt at a
reduced rate with Debt Demolisher.
To learn more, visit nyc.gov/ecbamnesty, call 311, or stop by a Department of Finance Business Center.
ALT NYC homeowners and small businesses can reduce fines and city debt with Debt Demolisher starting October 13, deadline January 10, 2027.
Alister Martin retweeted
Up to 900,000 New Yorkers could lose their Medicaid coverage. Our new Health and Affordability Resource Team is connecting them with health insurance enrollment, food assistance, relief from hospital bills, and housing support. Listen⬇️
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This week @NYCMayor and @nycHealthy launched HART.
The Health and Affordability Resource Team.
They are community health workers, enrollers + volunteers deployed to neighborhoods most at risk from Medicaid cuts under H.R.1.
They speak 13 languages.
They represent this city.
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As the city's doctor, I've vaccinated all sorts of New Yorkers this fall, including @NYCMayor.
Now it's my turn to get my flu and COVID-19 vaccines!
Find a vaccine near you: nyc.gov/healthmap
Alister Martin retweeted
According to our birth data, 32 NYC babies were named Jalen since March 1, 2026 — more than double the number of NYC newborns with the name this time last year. 👶🏀
ALT White basketball jersey with orange and blue trim, number 32 and name Jalen, promoting NYC babies supporting the Knicks.
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Navigating changes to Medicaid and SNAP shouldn't mean navigating a maze to get help.
Today, we're launching HART, a new outreach team helping New Yorkers keep their health coverage, food benefits and get support on everything from housing assistance to eviction prevention.
As federal work requirements put thousands at risk of losing benefits and up to 900,000 New Yorkers at risk of losing health coverage, we're making sure no one gets left behind.
Today we announced the launch of the Health and Affordability Resource Team (HART), a new outreach team that will help New Yorkers navigate sweeping federal changes to Medicaid and SNAP and connect them with the benefits and services they need.
Read more: on.nyc.gov/4k32b5t
Alister Martin retweeted
Today we announced the launch of the Health and Affordability Resource Team (HART), a new outreach team that will help New Yorkers navigate sweeping federal changes to Medicaid and SNAP and connect them with the benefits and services they need.
Read more: on.nyc.gov/4k32b5t
Alister Martin retweeted
As the federal government makes massive cuts to health insurance coverage, New York City is stepping up to make essential services more accessible. Health care, housing and financial stability are foundational to healthy communities.
Today we announced the launch of the Health and Affordability Resource Team (HART), a new outreach team that will help New Yorkers navigate sweeping federal changes to Medicaid and SNAP and connect them with the benefits and services they need.
Read more: on.nyc.gov/4k32b5t
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I gave two great patients @Lynn4NYC and @NYCAgingCommr their annual flu shots.
All New Yorkers 6 months and older should get an annual flu vaccine.
To find a no-cost flu vaccine, visit: nyc.gov/healthmap.
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I joined the Dose podcast to discuss how the City is responding to federal Medicaid cuts that could affect 900K New Yorkers.
We are using community-based strategies to inform New Yorkers about upcoming changes and to protect their health coverage. ⬇️ commonwealthfund.org/publica…
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Too many of our neighbors don’t use mental health support because they don’t know where to go. With the launch of Mental Health Connect, we’re making it easier than ever to find and access mental health services that meet the needs of all New Yorkers.
In advance of World Mental Health Day, today we're launching NYC Mental Health Connect, a new website to help New Yorkers find mental health and substance use services that meet their needs.
Learn more: on.nyc.gov/4hAzKdI
ALT Screen grab of N Y C Mental Health Connect homepage showing options to find support for oneself, someone else, or a client with city skyline background.
Alister Martin retweeted
I joined @Health_Affairs’s A Health Podyssey podcast to share insights on how @nycHealthy is taking unprecedented action to protect New Yorkers’ health coverage.
Watch ⬇️
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NYC, there's one thing we can all agree on: Nobody wants the flu this fall or winter.
Find a flu shot near you: nyc.gov/healthmap
@nycmayor 🤝 @curtissliwa
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Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers are under threat of losing Medicaid coverage due to unnecessary and burdensome federal requirements. We're determined to do everything in our power to ensure New Yorkers stay covered.
More on the upcoming changes: on.nyc.gov/4y74qbC
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.@NYCMayor increasing access to the World’s Healthiest Sport 🎾!
Last month, we refurbished 10 tennis courts in Crotona Park — the only public tennis courts in the Bronx with lights for night play.
We stopped by recently to see how things were going.
Thank you to @NYJTL, @usta and @yonex_tennis for helping us deliver high-quality public spaces that New Yorkers deserve.
Alister Martin retweeted
One team, one city, A New Era.
Proud to be building it alongside these leaders under @NYCMayor.
@nycrecords @NYCAging @NYCOfficeofTech @LisaGelobter @nycHealthy @NYCPlanning @EquityNYCGov @GenderEquityNYC @CorrectionNYC @DOCCommish @mayorspeu
Alister Martin retweeted
As the federal government steps back on public health — vaccines, funding, and health coverage — @nycHealthy is stepping up.
We're on the frontlines protecting the health of New Yorkers and making sure they are informed about upcoming Medicaid changes. Watch ⬇️
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Medicaid changes are coming in January 2027 that could affect your coverage.
At @nycHealthy we are working to preserve health insurance coverage for New Yorkers and lessen the upcoming impacts: nyc.gov/medicaidhelp.
Watch to learn how to keep your Medicaid coverage. ⬇️
Alister Martin retweeted
Looking forward to speaking at @Newsweek's AI Health Summit on "Out of Hospital Care: Reshaping Prevention, Intervention and Patient Engagement."
I'll be joined by moderator Alexis Kayser and fellow panelists Dr. David Carmouche and Sidney Klajner: events.newsweek.com/ai-healt…
ALT Text reads: Newsweek AI Health Summit Panel: Out of Hospital Care: Reshaping Prevention, Intervention, and Patient Engagement.