Renowned Family Physician Dr. Ruth Solomon Joins N.Y. State’s Largest African American Chamber of Commerce

BABYLON, N.Y. — Nov. 10, 2026 — The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) welcomes Dr. Ruth Solomon, a family medicine physician and co-founder of AprilMD, a Direct Primary Care practice in Babylon, as a new member of the chamber.

Her membership connects an innovative local healthcare practice with a regional network dedicated to entrepreneurship, business growth and economic opportunity.

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Solomon founded AprilMD around a simple idea: Good medical care requires time.

After working in the traditional insurance-based model, where short visits and administrative demands can limit meaningful physician-patient conversations, she helped create a practice designed to give patients longer appointments, clear explanations and continuity with the same physician.

AprilMD uses a Direct Primary Care model in which patients pay a flat membership fee for routine primary care rather than submitting each everyday visit through insurance.

The practice offers in-office and virtual care, flexible scheduling and direct access to the physician. Its services emphasize prevention, women's health, chronic condition management and individualized, evidence-based treatment.

For small-business owners, independent professionals and working families, accessible primary care can be particularly valuable.

AprilMD also works with local employers seeking a practical healthcare benefit for employees, including businesses that may not be positioned to offer a traditional insurance benefits package.

Direct Primary Care is not a substitute for comprehensive health insurance, but it can complement other coverage and improve access to everyday care.

"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ruth Solomon and AprilMD to the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce," said Phil Andrews, president of LIAACC. "Healthy entrepreneurs, employees and families are essential to strong communities and a strong regional economy.

Dr. Solomon's patient-centered model creates opportunities for our members to learn more about preventive care, employee wellness and healthcare options that support small-business success."

Solomon's approach places particular emphasis on education and trust. She takes time to explain the reasons behind treatment recommendations, helping patients make informed decisions and build care plans that fit their lives.

By maintaining an ongoing physician-patient relationship, AprilMD aims to identify concerns early and support better long-term health.

"AprilMD was built on the belief that patients deserve to be heard, understood and cared for as individuals," Solomon said in a proposed statement for approval.

"Joining LIAACC offers an opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs and families and help make personalized primary care part of the conversation about healthier, stronger communities."

LIAACC serves Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings counties through business education, networking, advocacy, access-to-capital initiatives and partnerships that strengthen minority-owned and other small businesses. The chamber's growing network provides a platform for professionals across industries to collaborate and contribute to the region's economic vitality.

AprilMD is offering founding-member pricing for life to its first 100 patients, according to the practice. To learn more, visit aprilmd.com or follow @aprilmdli and @ruthsolomonmd on Instagram.

About: AprilMD - AprilMD is a Direct Primary Care clinic based in Babylon, New York, co-founded by family medicine physician Dr. Ruth Solomon. The practice offers relationship-centered, evidence-based primary care with a focus on prevention, women's health, chronic disease management and convenient access for individuals, families and local businesses. Visit aprilmd.com.

About: Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce

The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a regional business organization serving Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings counties. Its mission is to advance business development, economic empowerment and opportunities for entrepreneurs through education, advocacy, networking and strategic partnerships.

Media inquiries: Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. | info@liaacc.org