Golisano Children’s Hospital

We’re honored to receive a Luminary Award from the Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley! This award recognizes those making a meaningful impact in the lives of women and girls in the Greater Rochester area—a commitment that is deeply connected to what we do at GCH. As Dr. Jill Halterman, our Physician-in-Chief, says: “By supporting women and girls, you help ensure that children have the stability, encouragement, and resources they need to thrive—and that is at the very heart of our mission.”

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Ruth A. Lawrence, whose extraordinary life and career forever changed the fields of pediatrics, breastfeeding medicine, and clinical toxicology. A trailblazer, mentor, and lifelong advocate for women and children, Dr. Lawrence devoted more than seven decades of her career to the University of Rochester Medical Center. Her dedication and vision led to the creation of the Breastfeeding and Human Lactation Study Center and the Poison Control and Drug Information Center, groundbreaking programs that continue to shape patient care today. Dr. Lawrence’s compassion, intellect, and lifelong service leave a lasting legacy at Golisano Children’s Hospital and beyond. Her impact will be felt for generations to come. Learn more about Dr. Lawrence's decades of leadership and innovation in pediatrics: https://brnw.ch/21wWEvM

Congratulations to Brenda L. Tesini, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Golisano Children’s Hospital, on joining the editorial board of Merck Manuals—one of the most trusted medical references worldwide. We’re proud to see her expertise helping shape the future of medical education and patient care!

Grateful GCH families shared heartfelt thank-you messages for the nurses who’ve made a lasting difference in their lives. Here’s what they wrote—read by the nurses themselves. 💙 #PediatricNursesWeek

We are proud to share that Golisano Children’s Hospital has earned national recognition in four specialty areas by U.S. News & World Report! This year, we ranked: #41 in Neurology and Neurosurgery #42 in Pediatric Cancer #45 in Neonatology Top 50 in Behavioral Health and Wellness #4 Children's Hospital in NYS Thank you to our division chiefs — Dr. Inna Hughes, Dr. Jamie Flerlage, Dr. Hitesh Deshmukh, Dr. Dennis Kuo, and Dr. Michael Scharf — for their extraordinary leadership. And thank you to every team member whose remarkable commitment and dedication to our mission make this recognition possible.

Pediatric Nurses Week starts today, and we couldn’t be more excited! 💙 Our nurses are the steady hands, kind hearts, and brave spirits walking alongside our patients and families. They give so much of themselves every day, and we’re honored to celebrate them this week. #PediatricNursesWeek

Thank you to The NASCAR Foundation and Watkins Glen International for fueling the fun yesterday! Our patients unwrapped Speedy Bear gift boxes, families got an up-close look at two NASCAR pace cars, and we enjoyed a car-themed play session on the play deck—complete with the Cars soundtrack!🏎️🏁

So. Much. Goodness. In. One. Photo. 💙⛳️ The Rawden family launched the #OurNash Golf Outing in 2022 in honor of their son Nash, a GCH cardiology patient. This year’s tournament raised an incredible $62,130! Working with our pediatric oncology team, they chose to support patients by funding HEPA filters for play areas — giving bone marrow transplant patients safe spaces to play during long hospital stays. Thank you to the Rawden family and everyone involved in another successful outing, and to the Smith family for sharing co-captain Beckham’s journey with retinoblastoma as part of this year’s effort. 💛

“Kobi has sickle cell.” Those are words her mom will never forget. At just a week old, their world shifted—but in that moment of fear, Dr. Suzie Noronha offered the comfort, reassurance, and hope they needed for Kobi’s future. Since then, Kobi's journey with sickle cell disease has involved daily medications, regular appointments, and unexpected hospital visits. Through it all, she’s shown nothing but strength, light, and joy. Now three years old, Kobi loves to dance, splash in the water, learn new things, and be silly with her friends. "Even on the hard days, she finds a way to smile," her mom shares. "Her laughter is contagious, and her resilience inspires everyone around her." We’re so proud of you, Kobi—and of all our Sickle Cell Warriors here at GCH! #SickleCellAwarenessMonth

Our NICU Read-A-Thon was a storybook success—we logged 987 reading sessions in just 11 days, making this our best one yet! 📚✨ We’re especially proud to have placed 5th among large NICUs internationally! Thank you to every family and staff member who shared stories and love with little ones in the NICU—and to our generous community donors who supplied the goodies for our reader raffle baskets!