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SOMOS Community Care is a network of community providers improving health care for New Yorkers under (NSLIJ).

Advocate Community Providers (ACP) unites 2,000 individual, independent physicians with 950 hospital partners and community-based organizations dedicated to health, wellness and social services in lower-income, underserved Hispanic, Asian and African-American communities throughout New York City. Representing 644,000 patients across four boroughs of New York City, ACP was created in partnership with North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Inc. ACP’s mission is to convene safety-net providers, partners and other stakeholders to create a culturally competent, patient-centered, comprehensive and coordinated service care model to meet the needs of individuals and families participating in Medicaid. ACP is one of 25 Performing Provider Systems (PPS) in New York’s Delivery Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program to transform the State’s Medicaid system. DSRIP’s goals include reducing avoidable hospitalizations and ensuring that patients and their families with Medicaid switch to a community-based care system that emphasizes preventative care over reliance on the emergency room.

02/27/2026

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, usually caused by a viral infection, though it can sometimes result from bacteria or the immune system attacking the brain. 🧠

The symptoms can appear suddenly and vary from fever, headaches, and confusion to seizures, fatigue, or changes in behavior. In some cases, the effects can be temporary, but severe cases may require hospital care and long-term recovery support.

Early recognition matters. If someone shows sudden neurological changes, seek medical attention promptly as timely care help protect the brain and quality of life.

02/24/2026

This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a time to raise understanding and compassion for those affected.

Eating disorders can take many forms, including anorexia nervosa (restricting food intake), bulimia nervosa (cycles of bingeing and purging), binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED). They affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.

These are not about willpower, they are serious mental health conditions that impact both body and mind. Awareness, early support, and professional care can make a life-changing difference.

Let’s approach this week with empathy, listening, and understanding.🌿

02/23/2026

For our last Black History Month post, we highlight the work of Marie Van Brittan Brown (1922–1999). 🏠

Concerned about safety in her neighborhood, Marie Van Brittan Brown imagined a smarter way to protect homes. In 1966, she invented the first home security system using cameras, monitors, and remote access, laying the foundation for today’s smart security technology.

Her innovation shows how everyday needs can inspire ideas that protect millions. 🔐

02/20/2026

Do you notice how you speak to yourself? That little voice inside your head isn’t always kind. 💭 In fact, studies show that up to 70% of people are self-critical more often than they’re supportive, constantly focusing on mistakes instead of effort.

Self-kindness is about pausing that inner critique, noticing your effort, and treating yourself with the same patience and care you would give a friend. 🌿

Today, try it, just be more aware. How you think can impact how you live.

02/18/2026

Organ donation saves lives, yet myths and misconceptions still create barriers.

That’s why today we’re breaking down common myths vs. facts about organ donation.

👉 Swipe right to learn the truth.

02/17/2026

Bananas aren’t just delicious, they’re packed with potassium, fiber, and natural energy, helping support heart health, digestion, and steady energy levels.

So today for we encourage you turning those overripe bananas on your counter into banana bread. Here’s a simple, healthy version (no added sugar):
➡️Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, 2 eggs, 1 cup oat flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon.
➡️Instructions: Mash bananas, mix all ingredients, pour into a loaf pan, bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes. Let cool, slice, and enjoy! 🍌🍞

02/16/2026

For today’s Black History Month post, we highlight the work of Garrett Morgan (1877–1963). 🚦

In 1923, he invented an early version of the three-signal traffic light, helping reduce accidents at a time when cars were rapidly changing city life. Years earlier, in 1914, he also created a life-saving gas mask, later used by firefighters and rescue teams.

Innovation, for Morgan, was about protecting lives. 🛡️

02/14/2026

February 14th is about love in all its forms, and there’s a reason Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day share the date. 💖🩸

Love isn’t just about hearts and flowers. It’s also about giving life and hope to others. Organ, blood, and tissue donors remind us that generosity can be the greatest act of care. One person’s gift can touch dozens of lives.

This Valentine’s Day, celebrate love in your relationships, in your community, and in the life-saving gift of donation.

02/12/2026

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes recurrent seizures, which happen when brain activity becomes unusually active for a short time. ⚡🧠

Seizures can look very different from person to person — some involve convulsions, while others may be subtle. While there’s still not a cure, proper medical care, lifestyle adjustments, and support networks can help people manage seizures and live full, active lives.

Awareness and understanding are always key 💙

02/09/2026

For today’s first Black History Month post, we highlight the work of Katherine Johnson (1918–2020). 🚀

Long before space travel became reality, Katherine Johnson’s math made it possible. Beginning in the 1950s, her calculations at NASA were critical for major space missions, including John Glenn’s orbital flight in 1962 and the Apollo moon landing in 1969.

Her work proved that precision, brilliance, and perseverance can quite literally change the course of history. 🌙📐

02/06/2026

Red light therapy, and even using red bulbs at home, has become a popular trend for wellbeing.🔴

Red bulbs use specific wavelengths that may stimulate cells, support skin health, and help muscles recover. At home, soft red light is also popular in bedrooms or relaxation spaces, since it’s gentle on the eyes and doesn’t interfere with sleep the way bright blue light can.

While the science is still emerging, many people enjoy the calming, restorative feeling it brings. If you’re curious, start slow, choose reputable devices, and don’t use any screens while you’re trying or their blue light will work against its purpose.

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http://www.somoscommunitycare.org/

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SOMOS Community Care unites 2,000 individual, independent physicians with 950 hospital partners and community-based organizations dedicated to health, wellness and social services in lower-income, underserved Hispanic, Asian and African-American communities throughout New York City. Representing 644,000 patients across four boroughs of New York City, SOMOS’ mission is to convene safety-net providers, partners and other stakeholders to create a culturally competent, patient-centered, comprehensive and coordinated service care model to meet the needs of individuals and families participating in Medicaid. SOMOS is one of 25 Performing Provider Systems (PPS) in New York’s Delivery Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program to transform the State’s Medicaid system. DSRIP’s goals include reducing avoidable hospitalizations and ensuring that patients and their families with Medicaid switch to a community-based care system that emphasizes preventative care over reliance on the emergency room.