Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital

10/21/2025

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (October 21, 2025) – Halloween should be full of costumes, candy, and fun, and not unexpected emergencies. As families across our state prepare for celebrations, the Upstate New York Poison Center is reminding parents and caregivers to stay alert to potential poisoning risks. 

10/21/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month!

Meet Carley Jerome, PT, DPT — our only Pediatric Physical Therapist at Upstate Golisano Center for Special Needs. Carley brings therapy to where kids learn and grow most, helping little ones reach milestones through movement and play.

💬 “I love being a pediatric physical therapist! Every day is different, fun, and challenging. Playground exploration one day and dance party the next? Yes please. I take pride in helping families support their children in meeting goals and milestones all through the lens of play. Going to work is easy when you love what you do.”

We’re so grateful for Carley’s passion, creativity, and heart in helping kids thrive. 💙

10/21/2025

10/16/2025

Upstate recently hosted its annual Nursing Excellence Celebration, honoring nurses across the organization.

Among the honorees were several incredible nurses from Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, and we’re proud to celebrate their achievements and the difference they make every day for our patients and families. 💙

While not all award recipients were able to attend, we extend our congratulations to each and every one of them for this well-deserved recognition! 🌟

10/16/2025

Today we celebrate Medical Assistants Recognition Day! 🌟

Our incredible medical assistants are the heartbeat of our care teams—providing compassion, efficiency, and support to patients and families every single day.

Thank you for all that you do to help us deliver the best possible care to every child who walks through our doors 💙

10/10/2025

This week we proudly celebrated Pediatric Nurses Week—a time to honor the incredible dedication, compassion, and skill of our pediatric nurses.

Each and every day, these extraordinary professionals care for our youngest patients with unwavering commitment and kindness. In recognition of their tireless efforts, our staff came together to create a special symbol of unity and gratitude—a small gesture to show how deeply we value the heart and soul they bring to their work.

To our pediatric nurses: thank you for all that you do. You make a difference in more lives than you know 💙

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, and a reminder that caring for your mind is just as important as caring for your body.

Our Psychosocial Oncology Program is here to assist patients and families, offering support, counseling, and encouragement through every step of the cancer journey.

Even small practices, like pausing for a few deep breaths, can bring peace and strength in difficult moments. Check out the simple 4-step breathing technique and take a moment for yourself today.

For more information about our Psychosocial Oncology Program, please visit https://www.upstate.edu/cancer/cancer-care/support/psychosocial-oncology.php

10/08/2025

Congratulations to Janice Morabito, Nursing Station Clerk in our Pediatric Nephrology & Rheumatology clinic, on receiving the BEE Award! 🐝🌟

The BEE Award was created to honor the extraordinary work of our unlicensed nursing support staff—because just as daisies can’t thrive without bees, our nurses and patients depend on these dedicated team members.

Janice will be recognized at Upstate’s 39th Annual Nursing Excellence Celebration on October 15th. Thank you, Janice, for the kindness and dedication to our Upstate community! 👏

10/08/2025

October is , a reminder of how important safe sleep is for every baby. In 2022, the CDC reported an estimated 3,700 sudden unexpected infant deaths. These tragic losses make safe sleep education one of our highest priorities, helping parents and caregivers know how to create a sleep environment that keeps babies safe every nap and every night.

10/06/2025

Our Golisano Center for Special Needs had a visit from the cutest furry friend, Larkin! Thank you Pet-a-Pooch!

10/03/2025

It’s ! 😁 Nothing brightens our hospital more than the smiles of our incredible team. Thank you to our staff for bringing joy and comfort to our patients every single day! 💛

10/03/2025

After 23 years of welcoming patients and families, Miracle Champion is trotting off for a makeover! 🐴

We’re saying goodbye for now as students at OCM BOCES give our beloved horse a fresh new look before it returns back home to Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.💙