YMCA Staff Shares in the Gift-giving Holiday Spirit.
(Bronx, NY – 1/8/2016) The holidays are a joyous time for many, but also a difficult time for those who are ill or in need. With this in mind NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx would like to thank the many generous people who donated gifts to our patients.
Through the efforts of numerous organizations and in cooperation with the Jacobi Medical Center Auxiliary and the Friends of North Central Bronx Hospital Inc., more than 300 gifts were collected from approximately 15 groups, including:
- Astor Little League
- Astor Toy Drive
- Bronx Green Middle School
- D4K Live
- FDNY- Engine 97
- Fed Ex
- Friendly Baptist Church
- Harvest Field Community Church
- Public School 178 (Bronx)
- Public School 72 (Bronx)
- NY Life Health Insurance with YMCA and Petland Discounts.
- Ray Negron of the New York Yankees
- Lucy’s Church
- Wild Aces Motorcyle Group in Harlem
The toys were distributed during the week of Christmas to children at both facilities in both the inpatient and outpatient units.
“The strength of our institutions relies on the strength of our communities,” said Interim Chief Executive Officers Chris Fugazy and Gregory Calliste. “This holiday season, our neighbors and partners in the community really stepped up to help those in need. We greatly appreciate their support.”
Those seeking to donate toys for next year or those looking to make donations year round can call the Jacobi Auxiliary at (718) 918-4203 and the Friends of North Central Bronx Hospital at (718) 519 -4742.
Families enjoy time with Santa at North Central Bronx Hospital.
About HHC
The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) is a $6.7 billion integrated healthcare delivery system, the largest municipal healthcare organization in the country, and one of the New York area’s largest providers of government-sponsored health insurance, MetroPlus Health Plan, the plan of choice for nearly half a million New Yorkers. HHC serves 1.4 million New Yorkers every year and more than 475,000 are uninsured. HHC provides medical, mental health and substance abuse services through its 11 acute care hospitals, five skilled nursing facilities, six large diagnostic and treatment centers and more than 70 community based clinics. HHC Health and Home Care also provides in-home services for New Yorkers. HHC received the National Quality Forum and The Joint Commission’s John M. Eisenberg Award for Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality. For more information, visit www.nyc.gov/hhc or find us on facebook.com/nycHHC or twitter.com/HHCnyc.
About Jacobi Medical Center
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility holds numerous center of excellence designations for its renowned trauma center, burn center, regional stroke center, regional perinatal center, breast health center and bariatric surgery service. The facility also has a multi-person hyperbaric unit and a surgical intensive care unit. Jacobi’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its recently constructed inpatient facility and allows staff to provide patients with high-quality care in a modern, state-of-the-art environment. For more information visit http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/jacobi/.
About North Central Bronx Hospital
North Central Bronx Hospital (NCBH) is part of the New York Health + Hospital system. A 215-bed community hospital, NCBH specializes in women’s and children’s services. Its renowned outpatient department has led the way in community-based care delivered in a compassionate and culturally-appropriate manner. It’s Labor and Delivery service safely brings more than 1,000 babies into the world each year. NCBH is committed to providing safe, high- quality medical care for any and all in need. For more information visit http://www.nyc.gov/hhc/ncbh/
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