The Sept. 28 announcement<\/a> and check presentation confirmed the $4.5 million in funding will go toward equipment upgrades and construction to strengthen NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi\u2019s facilities and patient care capabilities.<\/p>\nThe $4.5 million in capital funding is part of a concerted effort and commitment by the City Council to strengthen the medical system in the Bronx and ensure NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi has the resources necessary to serve patients, healthcare professionals and families throughout the borough.<\/p>\n
With the support of Speaker Menin and colleagues in the Bronx Delegation, Far\u00edas secured $3 million in funding for equipment upgrades, while Aldebol secured an additional $1.5 million for NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi\u2019s Pediatric x-ray system.<\/p>\n
Council Member Shirley Aldebol, who represents several East Bronx neighborhoods within NYC Council District 13, is excited about the investment in the borough\u2019s healthcare infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cJacobi is a vital healthcare institution for families across the Bronx, and investing in its facilities and equipment means directly investing in the quality of care or residents receive,\u201d Aldebol said.<\/p>\n
The $1.5 million secured by Aldebol will also be applied to turnkey construction, an industry term used to describe the scenario of a single contractor who manages every single phase of construction.<\/p>\n
Far\u00edas, who represents NYC Council District 18, is proud to have been a staunch advocate for securing funding for the hospital, located in the Morris Park neighborhood of the borough.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur public hospitals carry an enormous responsibility for the health of our borough, and we have a responsibility to ensure their doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals have the equipment and infrastructure they need to provide the Bronx with the highest quality of care,\u201d Far\u00edas said.<\/p>\n
Far\u00edas, who is also co-chair of the Bronx Delegation alongside Council Member Justin Sanchez of District 17, also said NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi\u2019s equipment needs were a priority in the group\u2019s budget.<\/p>\n
The Bronx Delegation of the New York City Council<\/a> is a unified group of nine City Council members who represent districts across the borough. Together, they advocate for borough-wide policies, secure city funding and shape legislation to improve Bronx communities.<\/p>\n\u201cThe message I want to send today is clear: When the Bronx tells us what it needs, our delegation listens and we are going to work together to get it done,\u201d Sanchez said.<\/p>\n
Menin expressed the significance of NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi\u2019s community impact, and stated it has been an important fixture in the borough and has provided high-quality, community-based care to Bronx residents and their families.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis investment ensures that the staff at Jacobi can continue meeting the needs of their community,\u201d Menin said.\n<\/p>\n
The check presentation on Sept. 28 represented a collaborative effort to invest in the long-term needs of NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi and strengthen healthcare resources available to Bronx residents.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis funding is about giving our healthcare professionals the tools they need and ensuring Bronx families continue to have access to the quality care they deserve,\u201d Aldebol said.<\/p>\n
NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi, whose CEO Christopher Mastromano confirmed the funds will \u201cgo directly toward technology that makes a meaningful difference in treating its patients.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As of press time, The NYC Council had not announced an expected completion date for the $4.5 million in upgrades.\n<\/p>\n