Client Success Stories

Isaiah’s Story

How Jordin, AIRnyc Community Health Worker, helped Isaiah

Isaiah (60) when I met him:

  • Prediabetic with hypertension

  • Limited movement in his legs and mostly homebound

  • A lot of pain, especially at night

Interventions I made with Isaiah:

  • 12 Deliveries of Caribbean meal option

  • Coached on strengthening and light walking

  • Educated on DASH Diet and at-home cooking lessons

  • Taught self-monitoring blood sugar and blood pressure

  • Taught analyzing food labels and portion control

Isaiah now (after only 3 months!):

  • Regained all the movement in his legs

  • His doctor moved him off his blood pressure meds with

  • NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE!!!

  • Prediabetes levels are greatly improved

  • Got a job he loves because he is constantly moving his body

Olivia’s Story

How we helped Olivia (9) and her mom

In the last three months:

  • Olivia’s apartment had many leaking pipes and a pest control problem

  • Her apartment’s utilities were at risk

  • Olivia’s mom struggled to afford transportation to get to her medical

    appointments

“In my first month working with Olivia and her mom, I was able to connect them with a food pantry, a utilities relief program, and a metro card aid program so she’d be able to get to the next doctor’s appointment. This was in addition to setting up regular check-ups and bringing in a pest management company for rodents, which could be adding to asthma triggers in their apartment. I’m not done improving this family’s situation, but I feel good about what I’ve been able to do so far.”

Daouda, Community Health Worker

Laiza’s Story

Laiza’s pregnancy journey

  • Laiza and her husband lost their housing while waiting for their twins to be born.

  • AIRnyc provided home-visits even after Laiza and her husband had moved to an emergency shelter.

  • AIRnyc communicated with Laiza’s doctor and also applied for stable housing.

  • Twins Marcus and Viola were healthy upon their birth.

  • The family moved to safe, permanent housing.

  • Laiza gave back to other moms by participating in the “Patient Advocacy Group” led by AIRnyc.

“I feel honored to have played a role in the life of this family and am especially touched that Laiza has recently completed training as a Community Health Worker.”

Lydia Baez, Community Health Worker

Franklin’s Story

How Jennifer, AIRnyc Community Health Worker, helped Franklin

Franklin when I met him:

  • Lives with his 16-year-old daughter, Jade

  • Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension and Depression

  • He would often not show up to medical appointments

  • His rent was more than 60% of his income

  • There was little food and no fruit or vegetables in his apartment

Interventions I made with Franklin:

  • Applied for affordable housing

  • 12 Home-delivered meals (Hispanic option)

  • Educated on DASH Diet, guidance on food labels, portion control and healthy foods

Franklin now:

  • Blood glucose levels greatly reduced

  • Shows up for medical appointments

  • Uses his static bike twice weekly

  • Eats fruits and veggies daily

  • Smiles more, is more optimistic in general