Central Park Conservancy and NewYork-Presbyterian Partner to Help New Yorkers Live Healthier Lives

The Central Park Conservancy, the nonprofit organization and civic institution responsible for managing Central Park, and NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation's leading healthcare systems, announced today a partnership to promote healthy habits through community based-initiatives and health and wellness experiences.

NewYork-Presbyterian will work with the Central Park Conservancy to create community events that encourage New Yorkers to get outside and stay active. The organizations will also partner to provide health and wellness content and education from NewYork-Presbyterian's world-class experts, bringing clinical expertise directly to our communities.

"Central Park is among the most iconic and beloved locations in all of New York City," said Devika Mathrani, chief marketing and communications officer at NewYork-Presbyterian. "It's a place that has inspired generations of New Yorkers to find their path to wellness, whether along the numerous bike and running trails or simply taking a scenic stroll off the beaten path to enjoy nature. We're proud to partner with the Central Park Conservancy to help the communities we serve continue to build healthy habits and feel their best."

"Central Park is New York City's backyard, a place where people come to recharge, be active, and enjoy nature," said Betsy Smith, president and chief executive officer of the Central Park Conservancy. "We are grateful to NewYork-Presbyterian for partnering with us in support of the Conservancy's long-term care of this extraordinary landscape. With their expertise in health, we can now provide even more wellness opportunities in a Park that already offers so much, ensuring that Central Park continues to benefit New Yorkers for generations to come."

The partnership will offer events throughout the year in Central Park locations, including curated health and wellness classes and preventative screenings.

NewYork-Presbyterian

NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation's most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems, encompassing 10 hospitals across the Greater New York area, nearly 200 primary and specialty care clinics and medical groups, and an array of telemedicine services.

A leader in medical education, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is affiliated with two renowned medical schools, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. This collaboration means patients have access to the country's leading physicians, the full range of medical specialties, latest innovations in care, and research that is developing cures and saving lives.

Founded 250 years ago, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has a long legacy of medical breakthroughs and innovation, from the invention of the Pap test to pioneering the groundbreaking heart valve replacement procedure called TAVR.

NewYork-Presbyterian's 50,000 employees and affiliated physicians are dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to New Yorkers and patients from across the country and around the world.

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ABOUT THE CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY

The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization that manages Central Park and is responsible for raising the Park's annual operating budget. The Conservancy's staff of 400 is responsible for all aspects of the Park's stewardship, from day-to-day maintenance and operations to continued restoration and rebuilding projects. Additionally, the Conservancy operates the Park's visitor centers, provides public programs, and serves as a resource for other NYC parks and for public-private partnerships around the world. For more information, please visit centralparknyc.org.