St. Mary's Marks 25th Anniversary of the ADA 

Sunday, July 26th, marked the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Act, which brought legal protections for people with disabilities, as well as increased public understanding of obstacles faced by this population and the opportunities available for progress. Since the ADA Act became law numerous special issues facing children with disabilities, and children with medical complexity have emerged.  

Eddie Simpser, MD, St. Mary’s President and CEO, offered some insights, “Many people recognize that advances in medical care and medical technology have helped to expand the nation’s geriatric population, by providing improved treatment options and outcomes.  Fewer realize, however, that these same factors are leading to an expanding population of children with medical complexity, as treatment allows children to survive and thrive in ways that were not possible just decades ago.”  Dr. Simpser added, “The ADA Act has been hugely beneficial and we at St. Mary’s are proud to celebrate its 25^th Anniversary year."

St. Mary’s plans to mark the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the ADA Act with a series of events and initiatives culminating in the fall and winter of 2015. Read more»

Golf Outing & Barbeque at Morefar Raises Significant Funds for St. Mary's Kids

Yesterday’s high temperatures and humidity did not deter a sizeable number of avid golfers from hitting the greens at the prestigious Morefar Back O’Beyond Golf Club (Brewster, NY) for a Golf Outing to benefit the patients at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children. Co-hosted by John M. Cahill II, Principal at Cresa New York, and Joseph Goubeaud, Vice President at Petretti & Associates, the event included a day on the course and an outdoor buffet barbeque with cocktails. Nike was also present to fit each golfer with a pair of new golf shoes and socks. The event also included an auction, where one lucky golfer walked away with a Morefar foursome including cocktails, lunch and golf shirts. Golfers also got an opportunity to play with former NY Giants Tight-End Howard Cross and former NY Jets Linebacker Greg Buttle.  

To date, the event raised over $100,000 for children with special needs.  All proceeds from the event will support St. Mary’s innovative programs and services that improve the health and quality of life for children with special healthcare needs and complex medical conditions and their families.

View photos of the event on our Facebook page»

Infection Prevention Program at St. Mary's Showing Great Success

St. Mary’s  Director of Infection Prevention, Marianna Pavia is collaborating with a team of  experts to provide much needed research on the impact of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in pediatric long-term care facilities. Most recently, Ms. Pavia coauthored an article that was published in the July issue of the American Journal of Infection Control.

The article examined the impact of HAI outbreaks on pediatric  patients and staff, outlining infection prevention tactics and control measures.  St. Mary's highly-acclaimed infection control protocols have helped to significantantly reduce the occurrence of infections among our kids and staff; this includes a 62% reduction in central line- associated bloodstream infections. The Infection Control Team continues to implement numerous prevention tactics to keep St. Mary’s Kids as healthy as possible. Read more»

Camp TLC Brings Summer Camp Fun to St. Mary's Kids

Camp T.L.C (Together Living a Challenge), an “on the move” performing and creative arts camping program recently visited St. Mary’s to provide a fun-filled educational and recreational summer camp experience for the children. St. Mary’s Kids of all ages participated in the week-long session that featured engaging activities including Carnival Day, a talent show, Color Games, Super Hero Visits and the eagerly-awaited traditional visit from the GaminRide video truck.

 “We are honored and grateful that St. Mary's Hospital for Children has once again allowed us into their home." said Founder and Executive Director of Camp T.L.C, Caroline Baumis. "This is our fifth summer here, we consider St. Mary's Hospital for Children part of our family and look forward to returning each year. This partnership has been a major reason Camp TLC has reached our fifth year. See highlights of Camp T.L.C's visit to St. Mary's on our Facebook page»

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