Three NYC Health + Hospitals CEOs recognized for positive impact, among Manhattan Power 100" list for 2024

Cristina Contreras, William Hicks, and Georges Leconte, CEOs of NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, Bellevue, and Harlem, respectively, have been named to City & State New York’s “Manhattan Power 100” list for 2024.

The recognition highlights their tireless efforts in supporting New York City’s most vulnerable residents.

Contreras, who will soon transition to CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, has been instrumental in redesignating her current hospital as a baby-friendly facility and chairs the city’s annual Dominican Day parade.

Hicks has led NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in achieving numerous national recognitions for its care, including accreditation for its cancer care and the opening of a new lab for skin cancer treatment.

Leconte, a Haitian immigrant, has served the Health System since 1999 and has been credited with helping NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem navigate the coronavirus pandemic.

As Contreras notes, “I am proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the most vulnerable populations in New York City.” Hicks adds, “Our goal is to provide the best possible care to all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay.”

Leconte emphasizes, “I am committed to ensuring that our hospital continues to provide high-quality care to our community.”

The three CEOs have been recognized for their extraordinary work by various organizations, including Schneps Media, 100 Hispanic Women National, and City & State New York.