{"id":317833,"date":"2026-08-10T16:14:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/317833\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T16:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:14:12","slug":"nyc-health-hospitals-jacobi-north-central-bronx-celebrates-10-years-of-baby-friendly-excellence-after-prestigious-re-designation-through-2032","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/317833\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Celebrates 10 Years of Baby-Friendly Excellence After Prestigious Re-Designation Through 2032"},"content":{"rendered":"

NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Celebrates 10 Years of Baby-Friendly Excellence After Prestigious Re-Designation Through 2032<\/p>\n

North Central Bronx marks milestone after welcoming more than 11,000 babies while continuing to set the gold standard for maternity and breastfeeding support in the Bronx<\/p>\n

Aug 10, 2026<\/p>\n

\"Labor\"LaborLabor and delivery team members celebrate their re-designation in place until the 2032 review.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi | North Central Bronx is celebrating a decade of Baby-Friendly excellence at its North Central Bronx location. It recently earned re-designation as a Baby-Friendly facility through January 2032, reaffirming its position as one of NYC Health + Hospitals\u2019 premier labor and delivery programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an exciting time for us,\u201d said Dr. Neneh Kamara, Director of Nursing at North Central Bronx. \u201cBeing Baby-Friendly for 10 years is a tremendous achievement. We are helping mothers in our community realize that their breastfeeding journey doesn\u2019t have to be difficult because they are supported every step of the way. Baby-Friendly is not only about taking care of the mother\u2014it\u2019s about caring for the entire family and ensuring positive outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the past decade, the Labor and Delivery Department at North Central Bronx has welcomed 11,015 babies, providing thousands of families with evidence-based maternity care that promotes breastfeeding and strengthens family bonds.<\/p>\n

Baby-Friendly USA awarded the re-designation following a rigorous review process confirming that North Central Bronx continues to meet the internationally recognized Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.<\/p>\n

Dr. Kamara credited the achievement to the commitment of the hospital\u2019s multidisciplinary team.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur nurses, physicians, and staff are specially trained to educate and support mothers from the prenatal period through labor, delivery and postpartum,\u201d she said. \u201cThis designation isn\u2019t easy to maintain. It shows that our education is creating a lasting difference for families.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\/Jeffrey Simon and Imani Green celebrate the birth of Xiulan Amor Ruv\u00e9 Simon at North Central Bronx.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis 10th anniversary re-designation reflects North Central Bronx\u2019s commitment to excellence in maternal and newborn care. Every member of our Maternal Child Health team plays a vital role in creating a safe and supportive environment where mothers and families feel supported,\u201d said NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Chief Operating Officer Alfredo Jones. \u201cWe are proud to celebrate this achievement, and remain dedicated to ensuring that every family who walks through our doors receives the highest standard of compassionate, person centered care.\u201d<\/p>\n

The facility\u2019s devotion to compassionate, patient-centered care is reflected in the experiences of mothers like Imani Green, who delivered her daughter, Xiulan Amor Ruv\u00e9 Simon, on July 5.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had really good midwives and nurses,\u201d Green said. \u201cThey got me into triage fast and made me feel comfortable even though I had complications. They explained everything in detail, and I always understood what was happening. I would recommend North Central Bronx to anybody who\u2019s pregnant\u2014they\u2019re amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\/Imani Green and her newborn, Xiulan Amor Ruv\u00e9 Simon, at North Central Bronx.<\/p>\n

Immediately after birth, Green\u2019s newborn daughter was placed skin-to-skin on her chest, one of the evidence-based practices encouraged under Baby-Friendly standards to promote bonding and successful breastfeeding.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey were very attentive to everything that was going on,\u201d Green said. \u201cMy doula recommended me to come here because they said they had the best labor and delivery team.\u201d<\/p>\n

North Central Bronx has also celebrated many memorable births over the past decade, including the remarkable story of sisters Jenny Aguilar and Wendy Aguilar<\/a>, who delivered healthy babies just hours apart.<\/p>\n

The hospital will commemorate its Baby-Friendly re-designation and 10-year anniversary during a special celebration on August 5, commending the dedicated physicians, nurses, midwives, and staff.<\/p>\n

The Baby-Friendly designation recognizes hospitals that follow the highest standards of infant feeding support while ensuring mothers and babies receive the safest, highest-quality start to life.<\/p>\n

For almost fifty years, North Central Bronx has stood as a cornerstone of the community, delivering not just babies, but generations of families who call the Bronx home.<\/p>\n

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Contact: Rawle Titus<\/a>, NYC Health + Hospitals\/North Central Bronx, 332-259-2512<\/a><\/p>\n

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About NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi | North Central Bronx
The Jacobi campus of NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi | North Central Bronx 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\u2019s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi\u2019s 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\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The North Central Bronx campus of NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi | 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 specializes in women\u2019s and children\u2019s 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 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\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city\u2019s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system\u2019s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlusHealth \u2014all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 46,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit\u00a0www.nychealthandhospitals.org<\/a>\u00a0and stay connected on Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n