Stories & Outcomes

Discharge days are bittersweet at Blythedale Children's Hospital. While we miss the children we become so close to over the course of their treatment, our hearts soar when they are able to return to their families and their communities. We are proud to share some of their stories.

Unlocking the Future

Learn more about Blythedale's Assistive Technology program, and how it's changed the lives of four extraordinary patients.

As technology continues to advance, children with special needs are becoming increasingly more integrated into the world around them. Blythedale's comprehensive Assistive Technology program, one of only a few such programs in New York State, is opening doors for children like Barbara, Ashley...

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  • Assistive Technology
  • Complex Chronic Conditions
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Congenital Anomalies
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Stroke

Matthew's Perfect Pitch

Thirteen-year-old Mathew was well-known as a baseball prodigy in the Little League community. A versatile player, the talented teen hit more than 70 home runs in one year alone. The road that led him to Blythedale is heart-breaking, but his tenacity and courage in the face of adversity has led to an...

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  • Complex Wound and Burn Management
  • Severe Burns