Photo courtesy of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx
NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx in Norwood celebrated Pride Month on Tuesday, June 23, with music, dancing, crafts, and giveaways, according to hospital officials.
Photo courtesy of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx
They said attendees celebrated the occasion with “Pride” and / or stood in solidarity with colleagues behind giant, rainbow-colored letters that spelled out the word “Pride.”
They said there were also rainbow-colored, heart-shaped stress balls that were distributed to attendees.
Photo courtesy of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx
Some Knicks fans painted small rocks in the Pride colors during the arts & crafts session, according to hospital officials.
Finally, they said there were also Pride flags and rainbow-colored beach balls seen at the event.
Photo courtesy of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx
Hospital officials said a similar event was held at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi on Wednesday, June 24.
AT A PRIDE event held Tuesday, June 23, 2026 to mark Pride Month at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx, rainbow-colored, heart-shaped stress balls were handed out to attendees.
Photo courtesy of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx
Destination Tomorrow is The Bronx’s dedicated LGBTQ+ center. More information can be found here: https://destinationtomorrow.org/.
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