Sheldon McLeod

This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the achievements and resilience of women in our great city and around the world. I also thank the women providers, nurses and staff across NYC Health + Hospitals for their dedication to our patients.

At a pivotal moment for behavioral health in our city and our country, we are strengthening our commitment to delivering outstanding #mentalhealth services across the full continuum of care, including serving the majority of NYers with complex needs: on.nyc.gov/4b1cPnn.

I am thrilled to welcome Christopher Wilson to @BellevueHosp, where his expertise and vision will further advance our mission of delivering world-class care to all New Yorkers: on.nyc.gov/4scD69e.

I want to thank our NYC Health + Hospitals staff who have braved blizzard conditions and extreme cold to take care of patients at our facilities. We care for all New Yorkers. No exceptions.

#NationalBlackWomensPhysiciansDay: Today we honor the legacy of Black women physicians across our health system for their dedication to our patients. Our diversity in care reflects the populations we serve: About NYC Health + Hospitals - NYC Health + Hospitals.

Financial stability is a fundamental contributor to overall health and well-being. By helping our patients secure free filing and tax credits, we are reducing some of the financial stress that often stands in the way of good health: nychealthandhospitals.org/pr….

The integration of the ImpediMed SOZO device represents a step forward in how we provide care at @KingsCountyHosp. This progress is driven by the skill and commitment of our clinical teams: on.nyc.gov/4qreyJe.

Flu cases are surging across NYC and I urge New Yorkers to get their #fluvaccine. Flu vaccines are safe and the best way to #preventtheflu: on.nyc.gov/3Fq7h7k.

Drinking and driving leads to tragedies every holiday season. Dr. Melvin E. Stone Junior, Chief of Surgery at @KingsCountyHosp shares more on @NYC_DOT’s #VisionZero campaign: on.nyc.gov/49imQvm.

Helen brings deep experience, lived commitment, and a clear vision of health and human services. The health of New Yorkers and her community are at the heart of her service, and I am confident New Yorkers will continue to receive the best care possible under her leadership.

Since 2021, Helen has led Elmhurst Hospital—the epicenter of the #COVID-19 pandemic—with courage, compassion, and clarity, ensuring care for Queens’ most diverse and vulnerable communities. She has been a force for health equity throughout her career.

I am so proud and honored that my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Helen Arteaga-Landaverde, CEO of @nychealthsystem Elmhurst, has been appointed Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services by Mayor-elect @ZohranKMamdani.