Chris Williams of Heart, Body & Soul on Community, Free Health Resources in NYC & Vitals & Vision
BIG CED sits down with Chris Williams of Heart, Body & Soul (HBS) for a real, necessary conversation about health, community, and access
On this exclusive clip for The Industry Cosign, BIG CED sits down with Chris Williams of Heart, Body & Soul (HBS) for a real, necessary conversation about health, community, and access.
After some laughs and appreciation to kick things off, Chris leaves the audience with a powerful final message that is the core of his work:
You don’t have to do life alone.
In a time when so many people try to push through on their own, Chris stresses the value of community and the importance of asking for help when you need it.
Key Takeaways:
1. Help Is Available Regardless of Status
If you are uninsured, underinsured, or undocumented and don’t have access to quality healthcare, there ARE resources available to you. Especially in New York City, programs are available regardless of your financial or immigration status.
Chris encourages anyone in doubt about city agencies to reach out directly to his organization, Heart, Body & Soul, at ishbs.org / iamhbs.org – they will connect you to care.
2. Free / Low-Cost Hospital Programs Exist
Many people don’t realize major hospital systems in NYC have programs that provide free or low-cost care if you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, colon cancer, and other conditions. This includes:
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Cornell
- New York Presbyterian
As Chris notes, if you don’t know it’s there, you think, “I can’t afford it.” The information is available – you just have to ask and seek it out.
3. Beyond The Annual Festival: Vitals & Vision Monthly Series
Yes – HBS does more than the annual festival. Chris hosts a monthly health education series called Vitals & Vision with a bunch of partners.
Check the website to find out the next one: https://www.iamhbs.org/
Topics covered in the series include pressure, purpose, relationships, finances, everyday stress, sexual wellness, heart disease, and career advice – all connected to the social determinants of health. The goal is to give people the information they need to make better decisions and improve their health outcomes.
Call to Action: If you’re in the NYC area, visit the website and sign up for the newsletter to stay locked in on upcoming Vitals & Vision events and resources.
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Chris Williams of Heart, Body & Soul on Community, Free Health Resources in NYC & Vitals & Vision