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.

Maria's Village

Care at The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Pediatric Long Term Care Pavilion Leads to a Happy Homecoming

Maria is a six-year-old girl whose family has long awaited her arrival home and it's taken a village to get her there. Maria was born with arthrogryposis, a rare and complex congenital condition that affects the joints in her upper and lower limbs causing stiffness and limiting her range of motion...

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  • Complex Chronic Conditions
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Congenital Anomalies

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