Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital opened in 2009, with the mission to provide safe, effective, innovative and family centered care for children in the Central New York region. Today we serve children and families across 17 counties and treat over 100,000 pediatric encounters per year.

As the Region’s only Level 1 Trauma and Burn center, Upstate offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth to 19 years of age. Our dedicated pediatric providers and staff care for patients in an inpatient setting that consists of General Pediatrics, Pediatric Surgery Unit, Hematology/ Oncology, and the only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in our large referral area and the only dedicated pediatric Emergency Department between Rochester and Vermont. In addition, the Children’s Hospital offers full spectrum of ambulatory services including primary care and several nationally recognized specialty medical care programs.

Our commitment to providing quality care with a constant eye on patient safety and exceptional patient and family experience is evident in our culture. We recognize that family partnerships are essential to enhancing health outcomes of children in both inpatient and ambulatory environments. Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital recruits, retains and invests in the very best people to care for pediatric patients and families across Central New York

The Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital mission continues to strive to promote wellness and safety for children and families in the communities we serve.

• Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital specializes in:

  • Pediatric hospital medicine

  • Pediatric cardiology

  • Children’s infectious diseases

  • Pediatric rheumatology, nephrology, and urology

  • Pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition

  • Pediatric intensive care

  • Pediatric trauma and burn care

  • Pediatric oncology and hematology

  • Pediatric surgery

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to children and their families. The hospital’s culture emphasizes patient safety, family partnership, and continuous improvement. As the region’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma and Burn Center and the sole dedicated pediatric emergency department, Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive care for children from birth to age 19. The hospital’s focus on evidence-based practice, research, and innovative technology ensures that patients receive the best possible outcomes and experiences

• Mission:

  • Provide safe, effective, innovative, and family-centered care to children while promoting wellness and safety for families in the communities we serve.

• Vision:

  • Be the leading children’s hospital in Upstate New York by providing an exceptional patient experience, partnering with families on quality and safety, integrating research and technology, and fostering a supportive environment for employees and volunteers

• Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital is recognized for:

  • Children’s Hospital Solutions for Patient Safety “Hospital of the Month” for reducing hospital-acquired conditions

  • Only ACS-verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma and Burn Center in the region

  • Strong community support and fundraising for pediatric programs

  • High patient satisfaction and safety standards