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Nevien Swailmyeen on Sustaining Immigrant Health Initiatives and Establishing Organ Transplant Equity

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159 sec

Nevien Swailmyeen advocates for the continuation of the immigrant health initiative and the creation of an office of organ transplant equity to improve healthcare outcomes for New Yorkers.

  • Swailmyeen, a Health Justice Advocate with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, calls for the protection of budget allocations to immigrant health programs.
  • She supports legislation for an office of organ transplant equity in the Department of Health, aiming to provide accessible information and specialized care coordination.
  • Highlights the success of a pilot kidney transplant program at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, benefiting uninsured individuals.
  • Expresses concern over the potential restructuring of SUNY Downstate, which may affect its kidney transplant program.
  • Closes by emphasizing the importance of continued partnership with the city council to advance health, immigrant disability, and environmental justice.