
09/24/2025
What an incredible celebration! Lincoln Hospital was filled with joy and pride as we hosted our African Heritage Celebration to honor the culture and contributions of our African community in the Bronx.
We were honored to have our CEO, Cristina Contreras MPA, LMSW, FABC , and CNO, Irene Ondieki, joined by distinguished members from our community :
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson
Dr. Elgoria Harrison of Lehman College
The Deputy Commissioner of Community Affairs for the Mayor's Office Famod Konneh
Mamadou Drame of the Senegalese Association
Together, we celebrated our deep partnership and reaffirmed our commitment to providing culturally responsive care for the diverse communities we are privileged to serve. Thank you to all our special guests and community members for making this day so memorable!