NYC Health + Hospitals proudly announced that CEO Helen Arteaga-Landaverde, MPH, PhD, and Senior Vice President Dr. Ted Long have been recognized as recipients of the prestigious 11th Annual Joan H. Tisch Community Health Prize. This esteemed award acknowledges their exceptional contributions to urban public health, particularly their pivotal roles in leading New York City’s response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Joan H. Tisch Community Health Prize, facilitated by the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, honors individuals and organizations for their distinguished achievements in advancing public health in urban settings. This year’s honorees were celebrated for their innovative leadership during challenging times, including Dr. Long’s initiatives addressing the city’s asylum seeker crisis.
Mitchell Katz, MD, President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, commended Arteaga-Landaverde and Dr. Long, stating, “Helen and Ted embody our mission to deliver equitable health care to all New Yorkers with compassion and integrity. Their steadfast leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly saved lives and strengthened our public health system’s resilience and responsiveness.”
Laurie M. Tisch, President of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, expressed admiration for the recipients’ dedication and impact on community health: “Their commitment to public health and innovative leadership truly embodies the spirit of this award. Congratulations to Helen Arteaga-Landaverde and Dr. Ted Long, as well as all the honorees.”
In her acceptance speech, Helen Arteaga-Landaverde reflected on the honor: “I am deeply honored and privileged to receive this award. My career has been dedicated to fighting for health equity for marginalized communities, and this recognition strengthens my resolve to continue this vital work.”
Dr. Ted Long expressed gratitude for the award, highlighting the collective efforts of his colleagues: “I am honored to receive this award and grateful for the tireless efforts of my colleagues. Together, we have delivered life-saving care to millions of New Yorkers and asylum seekers, driven by a commitment to championing dignified, comprehensive health care as a fundamental human right.”
The Joan H. Tisch Community Health Prize celebrates leaders like Arteaga-Landaverde and Dr. Long who exemplify extraordinary dedication to public health and serve as inspirations for continued progress in community health initiatives.
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