Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone

04/23/2026

Join us at Industry City in Brooklyn on Saturday, May 2 for the Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital Block Party—a vibrant, family-friendly celebration supporting the children and families we care for.

Enjoy hands-on activities like a sticker design competition and cookie decorating, get an inside look at an NYU Langone ambulance, meet some of our expert pediatric specialists, and more. There’s something for everyone!

📍 Industry City (51 34th Street, Brooklyn)
🗓 Saturday, May 2, 12-4pm

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4vJQBzL

04/10/2026

Tim Fitzpatrick was at home on Long Island when he saw a local news story that would change his life: a 13-year-old boy named Elias Manolis needed a kidney transplant, and his family was searching for a match.

The story stayed with him. Within days, Tim signed up to be tested as a living kidney donor through the NYU Langone Transplant Institute and quickly learned he was a match. By March 24, he was sitting beside Elias at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, meeting him for the first time just one day after their surgeries.

“I couldn’t stop thinking about him,” Tim says. “You see a kid like that, and you think about your own. If my son were in that position, I’d be hoping someone would step up.”

“We are beyond grateful—to the doctors, the surgeons, the nurses, the support system, and most of all, to Tim who made this miracle possible,” says Margaret, Elias’s mom. “Because of you, Elias has a brighter future ahead.”

More than 100,000 people in the United States are currently waiting for an organ transplant, including about 95,000 in need of a kidney, making living donors a critical part of that effort.

Watch to learn about Elias and Tim’s story, including their emotional first meeting, and head to our website for more: https://bit.ly/4mhDaCE

04/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Lisa G. Roth as director of the Division of Pediatric Hematology–Oncology at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital and Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone.

A nationally recognized pediatric oncologist and physician-scientist, Dr. Roth specializes in treating lymphomas in children, adolescents, and young adults. Her research focuses on how these cancers develop at the molecular level to advance more targeted therapies, and she has led national clinical trials to improve outcomes.

In her new role, Dr. Roth will oversee clinical care, research, and education while expanding access to advanced therapies and clinical trials. She will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care for children and their families.

“My own experience as a cancer patient reinforced how important it is to care for the whole person, not just the disease,” says Dr. Roth, who earned her medical degree at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. “I’m honored to return to NYU Langone and be part of a team committed to advancing research while providing compassionate care and support.”

Learn more about Dr. Roth and her work: https://bit.ly/4vgfMcN

04/02/2026

After 351 days of waiting for a lifesaving heart transplant at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, 2-year-old Wyatt Lopez is finally home with a new heart and a bright future ahead!

Wyatt was admitted in October 2024 with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare congenital condition in which the left side of the heart is underdeveloped. During his nearly year-long stay in our Congenital Cardiovascular Care Unit (CCVU), he was supported by an extraordinary, multidisciplinary team dedicated to both his medical care and emotional well-being. Dr. Rakesh Singh, medical director of our Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Program, alongside nurses and nurse practitioners, worked tirelessly to keep him stable. At the same time, social workers, nutritionists, certified child life specialists, and creative arts therapists from our Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care helped him navigate the challenges of hospitalization while creating moments of comfort and normalcy. On September 8, 2025, Wyatt received his life-saving heart transplant, performed by Dr. T.K. Susheel Kumar, surgical director of the Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Program.

When it was time to head home, Wyatt’s journey came full circle with a joyful “discharge parade,” hosted by our Sala Institute team, where more than 100 members of his care team gathered to cheer him on as he left the hospital with his family.

Today, Wyatt is growing, playing, and discovering the world outside the hospital. In January, he even took a trip to Deerfield Beach, Florida, with his grandmother, enjoying sunshine and time by the ocean together—moments that once felt far out of reach during his long hospital stay.

Wishing Wyatt decades of health, happiness, and heart-filled moments ahead! Learn more about his story ⤵️

After 351 days in the Congenital Cardiovascular Care Unit at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, 2-year-old Wyatt went home with a new heart. Learn more.

12/25/2025

It’s been nonstop holiday cheer at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital! 🎄✨

Thanks to our Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care, patients and their families enjoyed a full calendar of festive moments designed to bring the joy of the season right into the hospital. From visits with Santa and dancers from New York City Ballet's “The Nutcracker,” to carolers from Broadway Hearts and a winter-wonderland celebration with snowy arts and crafts, the month was filled with unforgettable memories.

Check out some of the holiday magic our patients experienced this season!

12/08/2025

We had a festive kick-off to the holiday season at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital with a special visit from the Radio City Rockettes!

The Rockettes spent a heartwarming afternoon with our patients and staff chatting, taking photos, and handing out gifts, which decked the halls with genuine holiday magic.

This day was made possible by our Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care, in partnership with the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Together, they created memorable moments for our patients and families. Thank you to Garden and Dreams and the Rockettes!

11/07/2025

10/27/2025

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jose L. Peiro as director of our newly established Advanced Fetal Care Center at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital!

An internationally distinguished surgeon, Dr. Peiro specializes in delicate, lifesaving procedures for babies before and just after birth. As director of our new center, he’ll combine advanced fetal and neonatal care with maternal–fetal medicine to deliver seamless, family-centered care.

The Advanced Fetal Care Center brings together specialists who care for both mothers and babies before birth. Our team works across many areas—from maternal–fetal medicine and genetics to pediatric cardiology and neurosurgery—to provide coordinated care and help ensure a healthy delivery.

“From early in my training, I was captivated by the idea that we could intervene in fetal life to change a child’s future,” says Dr. Peiro. “I’m honored to join NYU Langone and work with a team dedicated to supporting families from diagnosis through delivery and beyond.”

Learn more about Dr. Peiro: https://bit.ly/3Jpd2GZ

09/26/2025

It’s NICU Awareness Month and we’re celebrating the Snuggle Squad, part of the NICU Cuddler Program at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, co-founded by Amy De Carlo, BS, RN, RNC-NIC. Trained volunteers step into comfort premature and sick babies when families can’t be there.

For parents like Francesca Young, the program was a lifeline. “It was comforting to know that someone from the Snuggle Squad would come and sing to my baby when I couldn’t be there,” she says of her daughter, Piar Young.

Through the Snuggle Squad, volunteers like Erin Hogan help babies thrive, supporting emotional and physical development, reducing stress, and even contributing to shorter NICU stays. In partnership with Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care, the program strengthens NYU Langone’s commitment to create a more nurturing, family-centered NICU experience.

This NICU Awareness Month, we honor our tiniest patients, their families, and the volunteers who make every cuddle count.

Learn more about volunteering opportunities at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital: https://nyulangone.org/volunteer

09/19/2025

We had some paw-some visitors at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital this week! New York Rangers legend Adam Graves and Ranger, the aptly named therapy dog, stopped by to lift spirits and bring smiles to our patients and their families.

This special visit was made possible by Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care, the Garden of Dreams Foundation, and Ranger’s owners, Michael Rapport and Diane Salazar, both volunteers in our animal-assisted therapy program (and big Rangers fans!). Together, they all helped create memorable moments and a welcome break from everyday hospital life.

A huge thank-you to Adam, Garden of Dreams, Michael, Diane, and of course, Ranger! 🐾💙❤️

09/18/2025

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Christina J. Yang as chief of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, and lead for Pediatric Otolaryngology Services at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital!

Dr. Yang is a nationally recognized expert in caring for children with airway and swallowing problems. She treats complex conditions such as narrowing of the voice box or windpipe, and abnormal openings in the airway. Beyond caring for her patients, she is committed to making pediatric care safer, more effective, and always guided by the latest research.

“I look forward to building on Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital’s strong programs and fostering collaboration across specialties to provide the best possible care for children with complex airway and swallowing needs,” she says.

Learn more about Dr. Yang: https://bit.ly/48pvc5s