SBH Health System

What SBH Health System does

SBH Health System (St. Barnabas Hospital) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) healthcare system headquartered in the Bronx, New York. Founded in 1866, it is the oldest continuing healthcare facility in New York State and New York City, operating with 1,001-5,000 employees across a main acute-care hospital, an ambulatory care center, a health and wellness center, behavioral health, hemodialysis, methadone maintenance, and an affiliate network of primary/specialty care sites — all within the Bronx. The system delivers a full continuum of clinical services across more than 40 specialties, including cardiology (pioneering open-heart surgery nationally in the 1950s), OB-GYN, pediatrics, primary care, radiology, urology, podiatry, geriatrics, and addiction medicine, augmented by the only mobile mammography service in the Bronx and a federally-designated Community Center of Excellence in Women's Health. State designations include Level 2 Trauma Center, AIDS Center, Stroke Center, Level IIIA Nursery, and Baby-Friendly certification; pediatric care holds Level 3 NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home designation.

Revenue is generated through patient care services billed to commercial insurers (Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Emblem Health, Fidelis, Healthfirst, Humana, United Healthcare, 1199 SEIU and others), government healthcare programs (Medicare/Medicaid), philanthropy (foundation grants, annual galas, the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, EIN #13-1740122), fitness center memberships (Healthplex), and nominal fees for community cooking classes ($5/class). Patient-facing technology relies on Epic MyChart for portal access, scheduling, telehealth, and billing; Swellbox for online medical-record requests; and Babyscripts for pregnancy care. As a Bronx safety-net anchor, SBH operates the SBH Health & Wellness Center integrating clinical care, a rooftop farm (Project EATS partnership with 250,000+ bees), culinary medicine (NYC Department of Health partnership), and a medically-focused fitness center (Healthplex Associates partnership), positioning the system as a community-health platform addressing clinical and social-determinant needs. SBH has historically led Bronx Partners for Healthy Communities (DSRIP), a coalition of 200+ Bronx community-based organizations. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by David Harris and led by President & CEO David Perlstein, M.D.

Name

SBH Health System

Legal name

SBH Health System

Website

https://sbhny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SBH Health System is a non-profit 501(c)(3) safety-net hospital system in the Bronx, founded in 1866, operating a main acute-care hospital and 10+ outpatient sites across 40+ specialties including cardiology, OB-GYN, pediatrics, addiction medicine, and community wellness programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospital & Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital Shared Services, GPOs & System Support Organizations (HLAFAAAO), Hospital-Owned Physician Networks & Medical Groups (HLAFAAAL), Community Health, Health Promotion & Behavior Change (SBCC) (BPADAIAL)

Keywords

• Acute hospital care
• Ambulatory care services
• Behavioral health services
• Community health network
• Teaching hospital

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Direct healthcare services including inpatient hospital care, outpatient clinics, emergency care, specialty services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and surgical procedures. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursements, government programs, and patient payments.
2. Government Healthcare Programs: Medicare, Medicaid, and other government-funded healthcare programs serving significant patient populations in the Bronx community.
3. Insurance Reimbursements: Services covered by commercial insurance plans including 1199 SEIU, Aetna, Affinity, Anthem, Cigna, Emblem Health, Fidelis, Healthfirst, Humana, United Healthcare, and many others.
4. Philanthropy and Donations: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (EIN #13-1740122) receiving donations and gala event revenue to support community health programs, facilities improvements, and wellness initiatives.
5. Fitness Center Memberships: Healthplex Fitness Center memberships providing access to state-of-the-art gym facilities, group classes, and certified trainers.
6. Teaching Kitchen Classes: Community cooking classes at $5 per class, taught in English and Spanish for participants aged 13 and older.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SBH Health System operates an acute-care community teaching hospital (St. Barnabas Hospital) and an integrated network of outpatient and specialty care facilities serving the Bronx, New York. It delivers inpatient care, emergency services, behavioral health, primary and specialty ambulatory care, long-term care, and graduate medical education to a largely underserved urban population. The system is a not-for-profit safety-net provider anchored in the Bronx and affiliated with academic medical institutions.

Product overview

SBH Health System is a healthcare delivery network operating as a unified platform of hospital facilities, outpatient care centers, and community wellness programs. The core platform consists of St. Barnabas Hospital (the oldest continuing healthcare facility in New York State, serving nearly 160 years) complemented by the SBH Ambulatory Care Center, SBH Health & Wellness Center, SBH Behavioral Health, SBH Hemodialysis Center, and SBH Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program. Clinical services span over 40 specialties including Cardiology, OB-GYN, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Radiology, Urology, Podiatry, Geriatrics, and Addiction Medicine. The system integrates community wellness through the Healthplex Fitness Center, Center for Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchen, and Rooftop Farm. Patient-facing technology includes Epic MyChart for portal access and Swellbox for online medical record requests. The system is a Baby-Friendly certified facility and holds Level 2 Trauma Center, AIDS Center, and Stroke Center designations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Healthplex Fitness Center: A state-of-the-art fitness center created through a partnership with Healthplex Associates, offering medically focused fitness services.
• SBH Center for Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchen

Products and services

• St. Barnabas Hospital (Acute Inpatient Care) Acute-care community teaching hospital providing inpatient medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and emergency services to the Bronx community. Operates more than 400 licensed beds and serves as a Level 1 Trauma Center with emergency and Level III NICU services.
• Emergency Department and Trauma Services 24/7 adult and pediatric emergency services, designated trauma and burn care, and urgent treatment for Bronx residents, including one of the highest-volume EDs in New York City.
• Ambulatory and Outpatient Care Network Network of multi-specialty outpatient clinics across the Bronx providing primary care, specialty consultations, diagnostics, and preventive health services to community patients.
• Behavioral Health Services Inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, and integrated behavioral health programs serving Bronx residents of all ages.
• Graduate Medical Education (Residency & Fellowship Programs) Teaching hospital-sponsored ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs in internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, surgery, and other specialties, training physicians and allied health professionals.
• Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility Sub-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term residential care for elderly and chronically ill patients, primarily Bronx residents.
• Pharmacy Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D mammography detects up to 65% more invasive breast cancers compared to 2D mammography alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wheelchair FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring life-changing wheelchairs to individuals in the Bronx community facing serious health and financial barriers. $28,000 fundraising goal will be matched by Wheelchair Foundation to secure 280 wheelchairs, restoring mobility, dignity, and independence.
• Jazz Chisholm Jr. (NY Yankees)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSBH First Annual Youth Baseball Camp hosted with Yankee Player Jazz Chisholm Jr., promoting youth health and community engagement.
• Kyvon Thibodeaux (NY Giants)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual football camp with NY Giants player Kyvon Thibodeaux and NYPD Sports Unit for young athletes in the Bronx.
• Project EATScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for rooftop farm operation at Health & Wellness Center. Local high school students participate in harvesting food grown in the garden for use in cooking classes, promoting food education and youth involvement.
• The Horticultural Society of New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative workshop combining therapeutic horticulture programming with SBH's Teaching Kitchen. Organization transforms challenging spaces through plant-based activities.
• NYC Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Prenatal and Gestational Diabetes Culinary Workshops providing nutrition education and meal preparation classes for women with uncontrolled diabetes in the community.
• Bronx VIP Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Prenatal and Gestational Diabetes Culinary Workshops providing nutrition education and meal preparation classes for men with uncontrolled diabetes. Participants receive vouchers for five Teaching Kitchen classes.
• ModernMDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for first-floor Urgent Care Clinic at Health & Wellness Center. ModernMD provides walk-in urgent care services open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm for common illnesses, minor injuries, diagnostic testing, and preventive services.
• Healthplex AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create Healthplex Fitness Center, a medically-focused gym. Healthplex Associates is a national company that works with hospitals and healthcare systems to create medically focused fitness facilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Montefiore Medical Center: Largest Bronx-based hospital system and academic medical center; directly comparable geography and patient mix, with a far broader specialty footprint. Demonstrates the scale-up trajectory available to a Bronx nonprofit safety-net health system and the competitive pressure SBH faces.
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: Large NYC academic medical system with Bronx affiliations that competes for tertiary referrals and specialist labor. Illustrates the academic-system competition SBH faces for complex cases and physician recruitment.
• Mount Sinai Health System: Major NYC academic health system with growing ambulatory and community hospital footprint across boroughs. Comparable operating model (nonprofit teaching hospitals) but at vastly larger scale, including value-based and equity-oriented care delivery.
• NYC Health + Hospitals (Bellevue): Flagship public hospital with a similarly broad safety-net mandate (mental health, addiction, correctional health) and similar NYC teaching-hospital ethos. Comparable for value-based care, workforce, and regulatory-designation strategies.

Direct peers

• NYC Health + Hospitals (Jacobi): Public hospital system operating a Level 1 Trauma center in the Bronx, directly competing with SBH for Medicaid and uninsured patients in the same ZIP codes. Most directly comparable service-line portfolio (emergency, inpatient, ambulatory, behavioral health).
• BronxCare Health System: Bronx-based nonprofit safety-net hospital system providing similar inpatient, outpatient, behavioral health, and community health services to a comparable Medicaid population. Closest functional peer in scale and mission.
• Wyckoff Heights Medical Center: Independent nonprofit community hospital in Brooklyn serving a similarly diverse, Medicaid-heavy population. Useful benchmark for operations and reimbursement dynamics of a mid-size NYC safety-net hospital system.
• Maimonides Medical Center: Brooklyn-based nonprofit teaching hospital with comparable size, mission, and service breadth (ambulatory, behavioral, women's health). Represents a similar mid-size nonprofit urban safety-net system competitor in another NYC borough.

Others

• Healthplex Associates: National hospital-partnered medical fitness operator; SBH's direct partner for the Healthplex Fitness Center. Relevant as an adjacent/ecosystem peer given SBH's medically-focused fitness offering and partnership model.

Emerging players

• ModernMD Urgent Care: Brooklyn/NYC urgent-care operator running SBH's first-floor urgent care clinic. Direct channel partner with overlapping patient base; relevant as an emerging urgent-care player competing for low-acuity visits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sbhbronx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/StBarnabasHospital/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/320388707992706
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-barnabas-hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/sbhbronx/?hl=en

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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