Learn about the dedicated people who work with NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst to ensure that we continue to address community needs.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst is proud to have an active Community Advisory Board, comprising more than 25 members. The administration at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst works closely with the Board members to keep them informed of hospital policy and of any changes within the hospital and Health & Hospital Corporation. At the same time, the Board represents the different interests of the community and informs the hospital of any new ways it can help meet the community’s changing needs. The Community Advisory Board functions as a link between NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and the communities it serves.
Raj Punjabi
Community Advisory Board ChairpersonNYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Phone: 718-334-5825
Raj Punjabi’s career spans industries from airlines and healthcare to web design and digital marketing. Originally from India, he trained in radiology after moving to the U.S. and worked for years as an X-ray technician, including time at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. Now semi-retired, Raj continues to apply his web design and digital marketing skills while pursuing his passion for social work and community service.
His involvement with the Community Advisory Board (CAB) began after attending a meeting at the invitation of the NYC Comptroller. Inspired by the CAB’s mission, Raj aims to be a bridge between the hospital and the surrounding community – raising awareness, encouraging involvement, advocating for others, and improving healthcare access.
For Raj, helping others is the most meaningful accomplishment. Whether he is organizing a breast cancer awareness event at a local temple, or assisting an ill woman on the roadside, he remains committed to service.
