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Elder Suicide - Know the Warning Signs

Quiet Acknowledgment is Powerful: Rethinking Suicide Prevention for Older Adults By Dr. Tyshawn J. Thompson, Clinical Psychologist, Montefiore-Einstein Psychiatry Associates  Bronx Voice  August 21, 2025 NEW YORK - Despite continued awareness and prevention efforts, suicide remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. Many conversations about suicide risk focus on youth and middle-aged populations, while older adults tend to go unnoticed - but they are an important group to consider.  Sadly, death by suicide is highest for men older than 75 years . Older adults can face many factors that increase their risk for suicidal thoughts and actions including: feelings of loneliness, social isolation, grief, family discord, new cognitive and physical deficits, financial strain, and institutionalization.  Recently, I had a conversation with a close family member who shared feelings of anxiety and a fear of losin...

City Hospitals Welcome First Babies of 2024

First Babies of 2024 Born in Bronx Hospitals

Baby Boy Saint Pizarro was born in Jacobi. Pictured here with mom Tabitha. -Photo by Jacobi Medical Center

Baby Boy Saint Pizarro was born in Jacobi. Pictured here with mom Tabitha. -Photo by Jacobi Medical Center

Bronx Voice 
January 3, 2024

BRONX - Jacobi and North Central Bronx Welcomed the first Bronxites born at their facilities over the last 48 hours.

Baby Boy Saint Pizarro, born at 8:26am on January 1st. Saint weighed in at 6 lbs, 8.1 ounces and 19.69 inches.

Baby Boy Enzo Caraballo was born at North Central Bronx Hospital. He is pictured with his loving parents, Anny Valladares and Dario Caraballo. -Photo by NCB Hospital

Baby Boy Enzo Caraballo was born at North Central Bronx Hospital. He is pictured with his loving parents, Anny Valladares and Dario Caraballo. -Photo by NCB Hospital

Baby Boy Enzo Caraballo, born 12:11am on January 2nd. Enzo weighed in at 8lbs, 5 ounces and 20 inches.

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