SBUH Again Ranked No. 1 in New York State for Pediatric Care by Money

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.

"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, 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, 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, SBCH 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, and 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.