NEW YORK, NY (TIP): NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst CEO Helen Arteaga-Landaverde, MPH, PhD, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens CEO Neil J. Moore, MBA, MPA, FACHE, were recognized by City & State New York in their “Queens Power 100” list for 2025. The annual recognition list highlights accomplished leaders across a range of industries with significant political influence who have shaped the lives of New Yorkers in Queens and beyond. Arteaga-Landaverde and Moore are celebrated as trailblazers who have led their respective hospitals through multiple crises, all while continuing to deliver quality health care and while acting as trusted messengers for their community members. Taking the helm during the pandemic in 2021, they successfully navigated the COVID-19 crisis and drove significant advancements in patient care. Under Arteaga-Landaverde’s leadership, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst launched a specialized program for advanced-stage liver and gastrointestinal cancers, while Moore’s stewardship saw NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens earn the prestigious Lantern Award for emergency care innovation. City & State is a premier media organization dedicated to covering New York’s local and state politics and policy.

“Being recognized in the 2025 Queens Power 100 by City & State New York is an incredible honor. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, who remain committed to providing high-quality, equitable healthcare for all,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst CEO Helen Arteaga-Landaverde, MPH, PhD. “Queens is a borough of resilience, diversity, and strength, and I am proud to serve a community that continues to inspire me every day.”

“This honor reflects the collective efforts of our team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, who work tirelessly to improve patient outcomes, expand access to care, and support the health of our communities. Queens is a place of opportunity and innovation, and I look forward to continuing our mission of delivering exceptional health care to those who need it most,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens CEO Neil J. Moore, MBA, MPA, FACHE. “I am deeply grateful to be included in the 2025 Queens Power 100 by City & State New York.”

Helen Arteaga-Landaverde has been CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst since February 2021, becoming the first woman of color and the first Latina to lead the hospital’s executive team. Under her leadership, Elmhurst has earned national recognition, including U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Regional Hospitals” designation and high-performance ratings in multiple specialties. She has driven improvements in clinical quality and patient satisfaction, leading to Elmhurst becoming the first hospital in New York State to receive The Joint Commission’s Health Equity Gold Standard certification. Previously, she served as Assistant Vice President at Urban Health Plan and co-founded Plaza del Sol Family Health Center. She holds degrees from NYU, Columbia University, and a Ph.D. from the CUNY School of Public Health.

Neil J. Moore was appointed CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens in 2021, bringing over 20 years of executive leadership experience in health care. He has a track record of driving financial and operational improvements, enhancing quality outcomes, and fostering high-performance teams. Previously, he served as President and CEO of University of Maryland Capital Region Health, leading significant financial transformations and the development of a new regional medical center. He has also held leadership roles at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, Kings County, and other NYC Health + Hospitals facilities. Most recently, he led LIEN Healthcare Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and financial turnarounds. Committed to community service, he has served on numerous boards and mentored aspiring healthcare professionals. Moore holds degrees from Saint Joseph College, Long Island University, and the New York Institute of Technology.

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system’s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlus health plan—all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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