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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Affects Children Too; Here’s How -File Photo By Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Jared Gelbs, Children’s Hospital at Montefiore  Bronx Voice  September 17, 2024 Follow @Bronxvoice1 NEW YORK - Have you ever felt any stomach aches or pains in your life? Well, we all do at some point! How do you know whether this pain is concerning or if it’s something that will just pass and get better with time? The good news is, that most abdominal pain is not dangerous. So, when should you go to see a doctor? If you’re experiencing abdominal pain with symptoms that include persistent diarrhea (which may be bloody), poor growth, weight loss, poor appetite, fatigue, joint pains or unexplained fevers, this may indicate the presence of a more serious condition. These are symptoms that can be seen in a medical condition called Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). IBD affects approximately 1.6 million Americans, including as many as 80,000 children. Here in the Bronx, our
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Health Care Innovator Honored

Dr. Mark Levy, President and CEO of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Honored with Morris Heights Health Center Community Innovator Award 

Dr. Mark Levy, President and CEO of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Dr. Mark Levy, President and CEO of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield


Bronx Voice 

July 8, 2024


NEW YORK - Dr. Mark Levy, President & CEO of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP, was honored with the 2024 Community Innovator Award by MHHC Foundation (Morris Heights Health Center Foundation) at its 22nd Annual IMPACT Awards Gala. 


Dr. Levy was recognized for his unwavering commitment to building health systems that deliver excellent care to vulnerable populations.


The 2024 IMPACT Awards Gala, themed "It Takes a Village," also recognized outstanding contributions in four additional categories: Community Builder, Civic Leadership, Heart of the Community, and Local Hero. The event highlights the collective efforts required to create thriving communities and the importance of collaborative action.


"The Community Innovator Award spotlights the dedication of our entire Anthem team in providing quality healthcare to New Yorkers for over eight decades," said Dr. Levy. "We are extremely honored to be recognized and remain committed to serving our communities and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all."


Throughout his career, Dr. Levy dedicated efforts to improving the health of New Yorkers by fostering coalitions, engaging with communities, and building high-performing teams. Under his visionary leadership, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Health Plan recently received the Health Equity Accreditation Plus for its Medicaid Plan from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This accolade underscores Anthem's industry leadership in creating solutions that ensure equitable access to high-quality healthcare.


The MHHC Foundation, founded in 1981, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of healthcare services and ensuring access to comprehensive, affordable care for underserved communities. The Foundation supports many initiatives, including health education programs, wellness services, and community outreach, all aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing disparities.

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