NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Celebrates Blood Donations to Save Over 200 Lives
One blood donation has the opportunity to save three lives after being divided by red cells, platelets, and plasma
Jun 15, 2026
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi hosted a blood drive with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) where over 80 donations were made that can save up to 243 lives. Those who came to donate blood were given a box of Girl Scout Cookies for their generous contribution to saving lives in the community. The New York Blood Center is partnering with local Girl Scout troops to give a box of Girl Scout cookies to donors who give blood between Saturday, May 9 and Tuesday, June 30.
Blood donations are urgently needed in the warmer seasons of spring and summer because there is a seasonal rise in accidents and Emergency Room visits during these months. One blood donation has the opportunity to save three lives after being divided by red cells, platelets, and plasma. After dividing the donations and distributing to hospitals in the community, the blood is used for patients of accidents, cancer, or those undergoing a surgical procedure.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx CEO Christopher Mastromano says, “It is an honor to provide care to the Bronx community, and to provide that care, blood donations are essential to treating patients of traumatic accidents, cancer, or surgical procedures. Thank you to all who participated in saving lives through blood donations.”
“In our high-volume Level 1 Trauma Center, Jacobi Hospital uses donations to help our most critically injured patients,” says NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Chair of Emergency Medicine Jeremy Sperling. “Every donation can make a huge impact on someone’s life, and we are so appreciative of everyone who joins in on the effort.”
North Central Bronx Hospital will host the next Blood Drive on Friday, June 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. where donors who give blood will receive a t-shirt and a box of Girl Scout cookies. Jacobi Hospital hosts a blood drive in the Build 8 – Atrium every three months, on a Wednesday, which is when the local Bronx Donor Center is closed.
For more information, please contact (718) 918-5000 for Jacobi Hospital and (718) 519-5000 for North Central Bronx Hospital.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine Diaz, NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx, 718-918-4879
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About NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/jacobi.
About NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx
NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx is a member facility of the NYC Health + Hospitals system, one of eleven acute care facilities within the City of New York. A 215-bed community hospital, North Central Bronx Hospital specializes in women’s and children’s services. It also provides Behavioral Health acute and ambulatory care. Its busy outpatient department has led the way in community-based care delivered in a compassionate and culturally-appropriate manner. Its Labor and Delivery service safely brings more than 1,000 babies into the world each year. North Central Bronx Hospital is committed to providing safe, high-quality medical care for any and all in need. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/north-central-bronx.
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