The Restaurant Worker Referral Program began around 2009 with the mission of providing free access to initial MD healthcare for uninsured workers in New York City’s restaurant and service industry. RWRP is an opportunity (at the very least) to see a medical doctor for evaluation and treatment. At no charge to the worker. And, if needed, a professional referral for additional care is provided.

RWRP is a not-for-profit healthcare cooperative of about 12 participating NYC restaurants allowing uninsured workers to see doctor (David Ores, MD) at no charge to the worker.

Restaurants pay about $5 per worker per month into a common RWRP fund to join to program. The workers at not charged for this service. And funds are only consumed when a patient is actually cared for. Otherwise, all funds stay in the RWRP fund.

Therapist: Jill Twowig, LMHC. [click here] An initial therapy consultation is now available for all RWRP member workers in the same office as Dr. Ores. This does not include additional visits at this point. But this does provide an initial evaluation and a recommendation of how to proceed.

FLU 2025 - vaccine program: Attention RWRP workers and staff: Get your FLU shot (highly recommended) at any pharmacy. RWRP will reimburse you the 20.00 cost. Just text me your receipt. Walgreens, Duane Reade CVS and others all offer flu shots. Many places are free. Protect your co-workers and your customers from flu virus exposure.

Please contact David Ores, MD / RWRP to learn more:

by Email: drdave.lesm@gmail.com

by Text: 917-723-4206

ADDRESS : 189 East 2nd Street. NYC. 10009. Steet Level.

On the Lower East Side between Avenues A and B.