Stony Brook University Hospital Ranked No. 1 in New York State for Pediatric Care by Money for Second Consecutive Year

STONY BROOK, NY, July 8, 2026 - For the second year in a row, Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has earned the top ranking in New York State on Money's Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care list, reaffirming its position as a leader in delivering exceptional care to children and families across Long Island and beyond.

In the 2026 rankings, SBUH received the highest possible grade for pediatric care, earning an A+ based on performance across five key quality measures: mortality (22%), safety (22%), readmissions (22%), patient experience (22%), and timely and effective care (12%).

"Families entrust us with their children during some of life's most critical moments, and we take that responsibility very seriously," said William A. Wertheim, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President at Stony Brook Medicine. "This recognition from Money reflects the exceptional clinical expertise, innovation and compassionate care that define Stony Brook Children's Hospital and our entire healthcare system."

"This recognition reflects the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, nurses and healthcare teams who provide compassionate, high-quality care to children every day," said Carol A. Gomes, MS, FACHE, CPHQ, Chief Executive Officer of Stony Brook University Hospital. "Being ranked the top hospital for pediatric care in New York for the second consecutive year underscores our commitment to delivering the safest and most effective care for our youngest patients and their families."

The evaluation of SBUH includes data from Stony Brook Children's Hospital (SBCH), Suffolk County's first and only children's hospital. With more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, Stony Brook Children's Hospital is Suffolk County's only Level 4 Regional Perinatal Center and Level 1 Regional Pediatric Trauma Center. It is home to the nation's first Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center and also offers a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Center, Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Center, Healthy Weight and Wellness Center, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program, Pediatric Cardiology Program, Pediatric HIV and AIDS Center.

The hospital recently celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking for construction of its expanded Pediatric Emergency Department, a transformational project to meet the growing demand for specialized pediatric services. The expanded facility will include dedicated pediatric trauma and critical care spaces, specialized critical care and ambulance bays, and the capacity to care for more than 35,000 pediatric patients annually.

The annual rankings by Money evaluate hospitals nationwide using publicly available data to help families identify top-performing institutions delivering outstanding pediatric care.

For more information about Stony Brook University Hospital, visit stonybrookmedicine.edu/sbuh.

About Stony Brook University Hospital:

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) is Long Island's premier academic health center. With 628 beds, SBUH serves as the region's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center, and is home to the Stony Brook University Heart Institute, Stony Brook University Cancer Center, Stony Brook Children's Hospital and Stony Brook University Neurosciences Institute. SBUH also encompasses Suffolk County's only Level 4 Regional Perinatal Center, state-designated AIDS Center, state-designated Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, state-designated Burn Center, the Christopher Pendergast ALS Center of Excellence, and Kidney Transplant Center. It is home of the nation's first Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center. To learn more, visit https://www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/sbuh.

About Money:

Founded in 1972, Money Magazine helped everyday people live richer lives by learning personal finance strategies that improved their bottom line. Over that time their mission has evolved to guide people to financial victories through up-to-date information, education, and tools as a digital-only destination. With the rising costs of healthcare, Money sees the direct correlation between quality of care and the lessened financial impact on the consumer, the better the care, the lower the overall, long-term costs.