Transforming Immigrant Healthcare in New York City
Clinic O NYC partners with community leaders to deliver essential healthcare services to underserved West African immigrants in New York City. Through our network of Community Health Workers—who share the language, culture, and neighborhoods of those they serve—we're breaking down barriers to care for a population with disproportionate risks of diabetes and hypertension.
Our innovative model combines these trusted community connections with proprietary digital health tracking technology, creating an efficient bridge between immigrant communities and existing healthcare systems while generating meaningful health improvements and substantial cost savings on NYC’s healthcare system.
Our Impact at a Glance
60,000+ people reached in Guinea since 2022
67% reduction in avoidable ER visits
95% patient satisfaction rate
Proven Success in West Africa
Targeting 5,000 West African immigrants in 2025
Addressing critical health disparities in vulnerable population
Technology-enabled, human-centered approach
Expanding to NYC
29,000+ West African immigrants arrived in NYC in the last two years
Higher genetic predisposition to hypertension and diabetes
Our research shows 83% want healthcare but only 16% know how to access it
The Opportunity
“This community does not know where to get care, they fear large bills and are busy trying to find a job and survive.” - Imam Barry
Diabetes costs the US $413 billion annually in care and lost productivity
Hypertension costs $131 billion annually
Early intervention dramatically reduces these costs
Economic Impact
"I arrived in NYC 12 months ago, I feel sick but since I don't speak English, I don't know how to seek care." - Bamba Dia, 37
Case Study
BACKGROUND: Living in NYC for 9 mos, never seen a Dr. here
EDUCATION: College degree
REFERRAL REASON: High blood sugar and blood pressure
TIME TO BOOK: 1 hour
QUESTIONS: Insurance and costs? Will a translator be available? Will I need to pay for any prescriptions or tests?
SERVICES: Blood work, chest scan
PRESCRIPTIONS: 1 provided on-site and 2 vouchers
LANGUAGE: French translation
PAYMENT: No fees
FOLLOW UP APPT: Scheduled for 3 weeks
CLINIC+O NAVIGATOR: Care navigator called the patient after the first appointment to check in on the service
“Patient is delighted with the service and is eager to go back! “ - Clinic+O Care Navigator
Community Health Worker Network
Culturally-aligned care navigators from the same communities
Mobile technology platform for patient tracking and care coordination
Partnerships with established Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Successfully implemented in Guinea and expanding into Senegal
Already demonstrating measurable health improvements
Fiscally sponsored by Myriad USA while finalizing 501(c)3 status
Proven Model
Clinic+O works with community leaders for awareness
Immigrants learn about the screenings at their community centers
Path to Care
Offered in community center
Education and screenings offered in native languages
Blood sugar and blood pressure
Outreach to at-risk in native languages
Answer questions about process, finance, insurance
Schedule appt.
Culturally aware
Patient goes to NY Health + Hospital clinic
Care offered in native language or with translation
Care navigator follows up with patient to check on the service and treatment
Our Team
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Nasser Diallo
Founder
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Emmanuel d'Harcourt MD MPH
Medical Director
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Kristina Frantz
Head of Product
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Andrew Goldstein MD
Medical Advisor
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Easton Proffitt-Davis
Program Specialist
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Sage Ramadge
Director of Impact
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Andreas Wuerfel
Vice President
Scale our proven community health worker model in NYC
Enhance our proprietary health tracking technology
Create sustainable partnerships with local healthcare systems
Generate valuable data on effective healthcare delivery to underserved populations
Funding Opportunity
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