Mamdani appoints Elmhurst Hospital CEO as Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has named NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst CEO Dr. Helen Arteaga as his Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services. 

Mamdani made the announcement at a press conference at Elmhurst Hospital Tuesday afternoon, citing Arteaga’s ability to guide the hospital through “success and adversity” since taking over as CEO in February 2021.