New Short Documentary Showcases NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health Raising Community Awareness Through Summer Parades Across New York City
The film celebrates not only the organization’s mission but also the vibrant communities it serves NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health consists of nearly 30 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) dedicated to delivering quality health care to underserved communities
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to delivering quality healthcare to underserved communities, today announced the release a new short documentary. The 5-minute video captures the energy and dedication of Gotham Health staff, who brought health care awareness to thousands by participating in several prominent parades across New York City, including the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, the Juneteenth NY March, the NYC Pride March, the Dominican Day Parade, the West Indian Day Parade, and the African Amercian Day Parade. These parades showcasing Gotham Health’s commintment to community engagement and public health education. Gotham Health has long been a cornerstone of the community, providing accessible, quality healthcare to those who need it most. The film celebrates not only the organization’s mission but also the vibrant communities it serves.
“This documentary is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to the communities we serve,” said Michelle Lewis, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health. “Health care is about more than just appointments and treatments — it’s about relationships and trust. The parades gave us a unique way to engage with people, celebrate their resilience, and remind them that health care can be accessible, inclusive, and even joyful.”
Gotham Health’s nearly 30 locations across all five boroughs make it easy for New Yorkers to access healthcare services. By participating in these parades, Gotham Health created opportunities to meet people where they are, sharing valuable resources and encouraging healthy lifestyles in a festive setting.
The film is available across several Gotham Health’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. Community members are encouraged to watch, share, and join the conversation using the hashtag #BestKeptSecret.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Nash Dunlap, NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, 212-238-7766
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About NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Provider formed in 2012 to enable individuals and families to address their health care needs in their own neighborhoods. Serving more than 100,000 New Yorkers annually in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, and Queens, Gotham Health consists of nearly 30 healthcare sites in all five boroughs of New York City. Gotham Health provides easy-to-access, high-quality, affordable health care services with a focus on primary care. It is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and building healthy communities, with a focus upon providing patients and families convenient access to high-quality preventive care, such as annual check-ups and immunizations. Health care teams are trained to help patients manage ongoing conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system’s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlus health plan—all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
