For
more than 100 years, Bronx-Lebanon
Hospital Center has been most successful in providing quality health
care to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay. It would be
impossible to retell the countless acts of selfless and extraordinary
service that generations of hospital employees have demonstrated. Still, the
events that make up Bronx-Lebanon’s rewarding history reveal a profound
story–one of a hospital founded on an unwavering commitment to meet the
needs of its community.
In 1962, the Lebanon Hospital (incorporated in 1890) merged with the Bronx
Hospital (incorporated in 1909). Just nine years later, the hospital took a
significant step towards training the doctors of tomorrow, by becoming an
affiliated primary teaching hospital of the Albert Einstein College of
Medicine. An important event that signaled a new era was the completion of
“New Directions” in June, 1987. This $214 million modernization project
resulted in the replacement of an aging physical plant, with
state-of-the-art facilities, as well as the creation of a specialized and
innovative nursing facility. In addition to New Directions, numerous other
major initiatives were launched by the hospital’s leadership, including
education, housing, nutrition, and medical outreach programs, which further
integrated Bronx-Lebanon into the fabric of the community.
Bronx-Lebanon’s tradition of service and its leadership position as an
economic anchor, engine for positive change, and beacon of hope have
continued into this new millennium. Today, Bronx-Lebanon is the largest
voluntary, not-for-profit health care system serving the South and Central
Bronx, with 858 beds at two major hospital divisions; a nursing facility for
AIDS and geriatrics patients; and an extensive “BronxCare” network of 70
medical practices, including the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center.
In 2005, “BronxCare” provided more than 900,000 outpatient visits, the
fourth largest for a hospital in New York City.
At the inpatient level, discharges have increased by 19% from 25,819 in 2000
to 30,754 in 2005; further reinforcing Bronx-Lebanon’s essential role as
Doctor to the Community. Bronx-Lebanon is fully accredited by the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, receiving its full
three year accreditation in April, 2005. The hospital also has 14 accredited
residency and fellowship programs.
It is in the Bronx community where we see the importance of fulfilling the
hospital’s mission of open arms, to heal, to teach, to care. Bronx-Lebanon
regularly provides free check-ups and screenings at schools, shelters,
nursing homes, senior citizen centers, churches, and many other community
organizations. Numerous outreach programs have also been initiated to
educate the community about important health issues, including HealthBeat,
Bronx-Lebanon’s widely acclaimed weekly live television show, which offers
viewers the opportunity to have their questions answered by medical experts.
Bronx-Lebanon’s mobile health units are bringing physicians and medical
services directly to where they are most needed. Its school-based health
programs are promoting health education and prevention as well as achieving
positive outcomes for local students. An innovative 51-unit Low Income
Housing project for senior citizens, located near Bronx-Lebanon, was also
recently completed. In the financial area, Bronx-Lebanon has maintained a
strong bottom line position, especially significant in the current economic
environment. Bronx-Lebanon is also among the largest employers (with 4,000
employees) in the South and Central Bronx.
Ultimately, a hospital must be judged by its accomplishments and record of
community service. Throughout Bronx-Lebanon’s history, there have been many
changes and challenges. Yet, all of our efforts are based on a firm
dedication to what matters most, the quality medical care that we have
successfully provided to those in need; that is Bronx-Lebanon’s community
service tradition.
Key Statistical Information
Total Health Care System Beds: 858
Ambulatory Visits: 724,081
Emergency Room Visits: 116,172
Total Ambulatory: 840,253
Inpatient Discharges: 26,906
Accredited by
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
College of American Pathologists
American Association of Blood Banks
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association
Emergency Medical Services of New York
Licensed by
The New York State Department of Health
The New York State Office of Mental Health
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
Certified as
A Participating Hospital for Health Insurance under Social Security
A 911 Receiving Hospital
Member of
American Hospital Association
Council of Teaching Hospitals of the Association of American Medical
Colleges
Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS)
Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA)
League of Voluntary Hospitals
Affiliated with
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx Community College
Herbert Lehman College
Hostos Community College
Participates in
The Greater New York Fund/United Way of Tri-State
The United Hospital Fund of New York
The National Resident Matching Program
BRONX-LEBANON HOSPITAL CENTER
