Elmhurst Hospital Center

Pediatric Primary Care Program B

Environment: About New York City

Elmhurst Hospital Center is located in the Borough of Queens, one of 5 counties comprising New York City. Located just minutes from Midtown Manhattan, Elmhurst is easily accessible by all major roadways and public transportation and free transportation is provided for residents traveling between all Mount Sinai-affiliated institutions.

New York City is the cultural and entertainment capital of the world and, with its culturally diverse population, Queens County is home to some of the best ethnic restaurants in the City. Within a few blocks one can find Philippine, Thai, Greek, Korean, Indian, Persian, Columbian, Pakistan, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Caribbean, Russian, Polish, Afghan, and many other cuisines.

New York City has it all: Broadway, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Shea Stadium, Carnegie Hall, Greenwich Village, the Bronx Zoo, Chinatown, The Apollo Theatre, and Madison Square Garden. These are but a few of the reasons why New York is considered the most exciting city in the world.