Staten Island Performing Provider System

08/21/2025

THIS WEEK!

On August 18th, the PPS supported the launch of FREE SUMMER MEALS' new location (Clove Lakes Park on Victory Blvd) with and . Fresh, healthy food was provided to those 18 and younger with no ID or registration required. The program will continue to run through August 29th.

Yesterday, August 20th, we attended 's Back to School Event where we educated folks on the Social Care Network and gave away backpacks and other school supplies. We were also joined by some of our partners in this effort to prepare students and parents for the new school year!

08/13/2025

We are excited to announce the inaugural Veteran Debt Micro-Summit: Righting Veteran Wrongs, Ending Veteran Su***de, hosted by SI PPS/Servicemember, Veteran, and Families Taskforce (SMVFT) and End Veteran Debt (EVD)!

Join us on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 for a day of storytelling, art, and panelists who have made it their mission to improve the lives of those who served our country.

Admission is FREE with a suggested donation of $100 or more to help support EVD's goal of ending veteran debt for all.

For more info, click the registration link in our bio or email jerry@endveterandebt.org

08/12/2025

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08/08/2025

This week, Community Health Center of Richmond (CHCR) celebrated two important events:

Assemblywoman Malliotakis spoke about her support of the Bipartisan Legistlation Effort to Extend Healthy Start Program for Five Years. The program provides grants to community-based organizations, like CHCR, to reduce infant mortality and improve perinatal outcomes.

Additionally, Commander Wanda Pamphile of CMS, Ashley Restaino of the SI PPS and others spoke about the benefits of Medicare/Medicaid programs thanks to Federally Qualified Health Centers like CHCR.

CEO, Henry Thompson, accepted multiple citations from federal, state and local authorities for the success of his center.

Congratulations to everyone involved in making healthcare more accessible to those who need it most!

08/07/2025

What a beautiful day and great turnout at UFT’s Back To School BBQ at P.S. 21! The PPS team sat alongside some of our amazing partners to give out backpacks and spread the word about the Social Care Network. Saw lots of smiles of those excited for the new school season to begin! 📓✏️🏫

08/06/2025

Join us as we explore how clinical + social interventions can address some of the challenges we face to build healthier communities. Staten Island PPS’s very own Executive Director, Joseph Conte, will be presenting at the Building Healthier Communities: Action. Access. Impact. conference on September 9th, presented by and its community partners!

This event features discussions about critical issues, such as:
• Behavioral health
• Maternal morbidity and mortality
• Cost of care
• The housing crisis and its impact on chronic conditions

Interested? Register now at https://events.cityandstate.com/healthix-conference/

07/10/2025

Happy Disability Pride Month from the PPS Team! Disabilities come in all forms, many of which are invisible. This month, we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the strides made in the disability community for equal rights. Over 1 in 3 people with disabilities have Medicaid, and our goal is to support ALL Medicaid members in improving their health-related social needs.

07/03/2025

The panel highlighted the critical issue of how thousands of borough residents — particularly those in historically marginalized communities — struggle daily to access affordable, nutritious food.

07/03/2025

On Tuesday, we hosted our Staten Island Social Care Network meeting with over 230 people in attendance. Partners got a chance to network, learn about progress towards performance goals and hear from partners about effective strategies for engaging and screening members.

Thank you to everyone who joined and to our tabling partners!

And a special thank you to our local elected officials who continue to support the efforts of the Staten Island Social Care Network.

06/23/2025

What an amazing way to start off the summer! On Saturday, the PPS tabled at the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival, joined by several of our incredible partners. Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate, empower, and educate on such an important day in history! There's never a better time than NOW to lift up our communities.

06/19/2025

Today, and always, we are honoring the past, celebrating the present, and building a better future. Today we celebrate Freedom Day and the resilience of the Black community.
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Join us on Saturday, June 21st for the Juneteenth event at hosted by . Swipe for details! ➡️ We hope to see you there!