✅ Lower Prescription Drug Costs – Establish citywide programs to negotiate lower drug prices and increase access to generic medications

✅ Strengthen Public Hospitals & Community Clinics – Invest in NYC Health + Hospitals to improve patient care, reduce wait times, and expand services in underserved neighborhoods

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✅ Expand Mental Health Services – Increase funding for mental health clinics, school counselors, and therapy programs

✅ Non-Police Crisis Response Teams – Invest in trained mental health professionals to handle non-violent emergencies instead of law enforcement

✅ Workplace & School Mental Health Programs – Require mental health resources in all NYC schools and workplaces to reduce stigma and improve access

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✅ Improve Maternal Health Care – Expand access to prenatal and postpartum care, especially for Black and Brown mothers facing higher mortality rates

✅ Protect Reproductive Rights – Guarantee free and accessible abortion services and contraception in all NYC clinics

✅ Support for New Parents – Provide lactation support, childcare assistance, and postpartum mental health resources

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✅ More Mobile Health Units – Bring healthcare services directly to communities, including screenings, vaccinations, and routine checkups

✅ Food as Medicine Programs – Expand access to healthy food options and nutrition education to combat diet-related illnesses like diabetes and heart disease

✅ Universal Free School Meals – Ensure all students receive nutritious meals without stigma, supporting long-term health outcomes

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✅ Language Access & Culturally Competent Care – Ensure hospitals and clinics provide translation services and culturally sensitive healthcare

✅ Environmental & Public Health Protections – Address pollution, clean water access, and exposure to harmful toxins in vulnerable communities

✅ End Medical Debt & Surprise Billing – Expand financial assistance programs to prevent families from falling into debt due to medical expenses