NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx and the New York City Department of Transportation Hand Out Over 700 Helmets to the Bronx Community

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx and the New York City Department of Transportation Hand Out Over 700 Helmets to the Bronx Community

Using a bicycle helmet can decrease the risk of head injury by almost 70%

Oct 28, 2026

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx's Trauma Department, in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) held a bicycle helmet giveaway in preparation for National Concussion Awareness Day where 721 bicycle helmets were distributed to patients, visitors, and staff of all ages. NYC DOT returned for a child booster seat giveaway where 10 booster seats were given to parents in the Bronx community.

To continue spreading awareness to the community, the Jacobi Injury Prevention team held a health fair with its Social Work department, Stand Up to Violence (SUV), Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellows, Gotham Health Rehabilitation Medicine, New York City Family Justice Center, and Presbyterian Senior Services Circle of Care where patients and the community had an opportunity to learn about safety and receive information on injury prevention.

Gary Hecker, Injury Prevention, Education, and Outreach Coordinator at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx said, "Using a bicycle helmet can decrease the risk of head injury by almost 70%. All children under 14 and anyone using a bicycle for commercial means MUST wear a helmet. The Trauma Program injury prevention team hope to continue hosting events to help prevent injuries and promote safety in our community."

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx's Trauma and Injury Prevention Department plans for an upcoming Health Fair at the Jacobi campus on Monday, November 16 for National Injury Prevention Day. The Jacobi Injury Prevention program is anchored by the hospital's Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and works on Stop the Bleed trainings and education, pediatric trauma and community outreach, and alongside the Stand Up to Violence (SUV) program and specialized treatment centers for burns, snakebites, and hyperbaric medicine.

For more information, please contact (718) 918-5000 for NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx.

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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 | 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's only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi'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.

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'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 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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