Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in New York City is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman of African descent who has remained hospitalized for more than 100 days without anyone coming forward to claim her.
The unidentified woman was admitted on April 12 after being found sitting alone on a bus stop bench at 125th Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem. A concerned bystander called 911, prompting emergency services to take her to the hospital.
According to a news release obtained by People, the woman is believed to frequent the area where she was found and may go by the name “Pam.” Hospital staff say she typically dresses in black and often hides her face, making it difficult for people to recognize or engage with her.
Despite being at the hospital for over three months, no family, friends, or acquaintances have come forward to confirm her identity.
Mount Sinai describes the woman as a Black female, possibly in her 50s, standing about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 170 pounds. She has dark brown eyes and black hair with gray streaks. While the hospital did not release specific details about her condition, they confirmed that she has remained under medical care since her arrival.
Staff at Mount Sinai are continuing to care for her while exploring every possible lead. They are hoping that members of the Harlem community—or anyone who may have seen her in the area—might recognize her and help identify her. Flyers and digital outreach efforts are being used in hopes of triggering a memory or connection that could help solve the mystery.
Anyone with information about the woman’s identity is encouraged to contact the hospital directly at 646-901-9309. The hospital emphasized the importance of community involvement in helping reconnect the patient with her family, if she has one, and to ensure she gets the continued support she needs.
