About HIMANYC

The Health Information Management Association of New York City, Inc., serves the five boroughs of New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Our mission is to promote the art and science of health information management through education and networking.

HIMANYC has a rich history dating back to 1928 when it was formally called the Association of Medical Record Librarians of Greater New York. Sylvia Barteau of Bellevue Hospital was elected its first President and served until 1931. At that time, the Association served members of New York City, Long Island, Upper New York State and New Jersey.

In 1971, the Association was re-named the Greater New York Medical Record Association (GNYMRA). Subsequently, many localities, such as Long Island (1978), voted to form their own component associations.

In 1991, The Association's name was changed to Health Information Management Association of New York City. This move was in keeping with the name changes made by the national (AHIMA) and state (NYHIMA) associations and to better reflect the role and responsibilities of the HIM professional. In November of 2003, HIMANYC celebrated it's 75th Anniversary! For additional information on the many benefits of joining the association, print the brochure available to the left of this page.