{"id":165396,"date":"2026-03-16T20:39:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/165396\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T20:39:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:39:29","slug":"bronx-borough-president-vanessa-l-gibson-visits-nyc-health-hospitals-bellevue-for-womens-history-month-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/165396\/","title":{"rendered":"Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson Visits NYC Health + Hospitals\/Bellevue for Women\u2019s History Month Program"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson Visits NYC Health + Hospitals\/Bellevue for Women\u2019s History Month Program
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The Women\u2019s History Month program \u201cLeading the Change\u201d brought together leaders to highlight the role of women in advancing leadership, equity, and access to care<\/p>\n


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Mar 16, 2026<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\"\"Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson with NYC Health + Hospitals\/Bellevue CEO Dr. Eric Wei (center) and staff attending the Women\u2019s History Month \u201cLeading the Change\u201d program\t\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n

NYC Health + Hospitals\/Bellevue welcomed Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson today for a Women\u2019s History Month program titled \u201cLeading the Change,\u201d bringing together healthcare leaders, public officials, and community partners to highlight the role of women in advancing leadership, equity, and access to care across New York City. The program featured a panel discussion with Borough President Gibson, Bellevue Hospital CEO Dr. Eric Wei, and Bellevue Hospital Chief Cultural Officer Channing Thomas, who reflected on the role of women leaders in shaping healthcare systems, strengthening communities, and expanding opportunity across the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were honored to welcome Borough President Gibson to Bellevue to celebrate the resilience, contributions, and leadership of women in health care and beyond,\u201d said NYC Health + Hospitals\/Bellevue CEO Eric Wei, MD, MBA. \u201cAs a city hospital, Bellevue cares for patients from communities across New York City. Partnerships between public leadership, healthcare institutions, and community organizations are essential to advancing equitable care and improving the health of our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

While at Bellevue, Borough President Gibson also toured the hospital\u2019s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and met with hospital leadership and staff. Bellevue established the nation\u2019s first maternity ward in 1799. Bellevue doctors also performed the first cesarean section in a US hospital in 1867.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\/Borough President Gibson meets with members of Bellevue Hospital\u2019s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit clinical leadership team<\/p>\n

\u201cOur public hospitals play a critical role in caring for the residents and families of our borough and city,\u201d said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. \u201cI was proud to visit Bellevue and see firsthand the dedication of the healthcare professionals providing around-the-clock patient-centered care. When we invest in our public healthcare institutions and community partnerships, we are strengthening our communities\u2019 health infrastructure and ensuring they have the support they need to live healthy lives.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

As the nation\u2019s oldest public hospital, Bellevue serves patients from all five boroughs, reflecting its longstanding mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care to all New Yorkers. During the discussion, speakers reflected on the historic and ongoing role women have played in shaping Bellevue\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen have long been central to Bellevue\u2019s story, from the early pioneers of the Bellevue Training School for Nurses to the physicians, nurses, researchers, and leaders who guide our work today,\u201d said Channing Thomas, Chief Cultural Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals\/Bellevue. \u201cTheir contributions reflect the values that define Bellevue: excellence in care, commitment to our patients, and a deep sense of purpose in serving our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Women\u2019s History Month program concluded with a community outreach concert presented in partnership with EnoB, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing live music and cultural performances to individuals who face physical or socio-economic barriers to accessing the arts. As part of the event, EnoB musicians performed a free concert for Bellevue patients, staff, and community members, reinforcing the shared belief that arts and culture play an important role in healing, connection, and well-being.<\/p>\n

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About NYC Health + Hospitals\/Bellevue<\/p>\n

NYC Health + Hospitals\/Bellevue is America\u2019s oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the 851-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. The hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center and annually it sees about 103,000 emergency room visits, and more than 520,000 outpatient visits. Clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Bariatric Surgery; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Children\u2019s Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org\/bellevue<\/a> and follow us on Facebook<\/a> and X (Twitter)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system\u2019s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlusHealth\u2014all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 46,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org<\/a> and stay connected on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n