02/25/2025
Encouragement keeps us moving! Great words from our beloved client Judith Grodowitz.
Please provide a brief description of your experience with work with New York Indian Council.
:When I saw an ad in the NYC subway about NYIC, I had no idea that I’d be met with such a high level of professionalism and care. Thisreally shifted how I felt while going through a difficult health challenge. I felt I wasn’t alone. I had genuine support, help and guidance from my fellow Native Americans - both financially and simply as a human being. I feel my community standing by me. Feels like my ancestors must have shown me that subway ad!
Would you refer another eligible person to our organization?
:Absolutely, without hesitation. In fact I’m contacting other native people I know in NYC to tell them about how great NYIC is. I’ve never before experienced such prompt, efficient, professional and personal support in arranging healthcare.
What has been the greatest achievement NYIC has provided to you?
:They’ve helped me get my health back. I’ve had financial and administrative support obtaining the medications and care I need. NYIC has worked with my medical team, so that I could focus on healing, versus worrying about arranging the necessary paperwork, how to afford proper care, etc. They are so knowledgeable, thorough, kind,and efficient.
How have your health services improved while being enrolled in the NYIC program?
:There’s been terrific improvement in my health services since enrolling in the NYIC program. Someone is advocating for me to get the care I need, without having financial and administrative distress. This has given me the chance to focus on getting better, rather than worrying about how to put it all together with insurance and providers. One specific example is access to the preferred medication for an eye ailment that I would never have been able to afford or arrange on my own. I can literally see better now!
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