St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children

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Archived: 2026-04-23 16:40

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children
Where big hearts help little patients
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to improving the health and quality of life for children, young adults, and families with medical complexity and special healthcare needs.
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Featured Stories
Every Story Matters
Each little patient and young adult at St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children has
a unique
story of courage, hope, and perseverance.
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Adalynn
Adalynn continues to make tremendous strides each day and is currently walking and utilizing language stimulation cause-and-effect toys to help her communicate more.
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Matthew
Matthew was diagnosed with Sly Syndrome in 2002 and was transferred to St. Mary’s Hospital for Children soon after being diagnosed, so he could receive intensive care and monitoring he needed day-to-day that he was unable to receive at home.
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Nate
Nathaniel (Nate) arrived at St. Mary’s on a cold New York day in February 2023, after his mother made the difficult decision to transition him from home to the hospital.
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Elias
After extraordinary measures and being placed on life support, Lukas spent three months in the NICU before being transferred to St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, receiving a wide range of critical services
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Adiv
Adiv is a 10-year-old boy with dysautonomia, a medical condition that prevents his autonomic nervous system from working properly.
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The Big Hearts Walk is Back!
Join us for the 20th Annual Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary’s Kids on May 17, 2026 at Crocheron Park. Walk with our community, celebrate our honorees, and help support medically fragile children and their families. Register, fundraise, or attend—every step makes a difference.
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Events
Upcoming Events
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Past
Continuing Education: Introduction to Pediatric Nutrition
Understanding pediatric nutrition is fundamental to supporting growth, development, and healing. This informative webinar will introduce participants to the essential components of a ...
Past
Continuing Education: Splinting Techniques for the Neurological Upper Extremity
This in-person course offers both didactic learning and a hands-on lab component, allowing participants to build confidence in upper extremity splinting techniques for patients with n...
Past
Continuing Education: Breastfeeding 101: Clinical Assessment of Breastfeeding for SLPs
Designed specifically for Speech-Language Pathologists, this webinar explores the critical role SLPs play in the clinical assessment of breastfeeding.
Upcoming
May 17, 2026
Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary’s Kids
Walk, fundraise, and make a difference at the Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary’s Kids, benefiting medically fragile children and young adults.
Past
Early Education In-Person Job Fair
Are you looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact and change lives? At St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, our preschool provides exceptional education and ...
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Continuing Education: Line Management for Rehab Clinicians for Children with Medical Complexities
Register for this live webinar on pediatric line management for rehab clinicians. Practical, case‑based strategies for safe mobility and patient handling.
NEWS
See What's Happening at St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children.
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children Welcomes Two New Members to Its Board of Trustees
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is pleased to welcome Joseph Camerata and Patricia Sandor to its Board of Trustees....
St. Mary’s New Playground
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children celebrated the com­pletion of a brand-new playground at its Bayside campus, which was funded by a $258,000 grant from New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky....
St. Mary’s stresses impact of Medicaid cuts on medically fragile children and families during legislative breakfast
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside co-hosted a legislative breakfast with Assemblyman Edward Braunstein and State Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky to draw attention to the struggles faced by medically fragile children and their families amid recent federal Medicaid cuts....
St. Mary’s Hospital for Children receives nearly $1 million in capital funding
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards donated nearly $1 million in capital funding for St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, which he presented during a press conference on Dec. 15....
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For Families
Families can get more information on St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children including what to expect, inpatient services, visiting hours and more.
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For children and young adults with complex medical conditions, St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children provides support and hope for their families who love them. Learn more about the program and services we offer.
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