Every day, when I walk around our children’s hospital, I am moved by the courage and resilience of the patients and families we serve. The stories of bravery within these walls are endless, and they are what unite us all as members of the Golisano Children’s Hospital family. In this issue, we’re excited to share some of those inspiring stories with you. This year’s Miracle Kids — Carter, Iris, Myles, Spencer, and Ariana — are just five examples of what motivates us to strive for excellence and provide the highest quality care. Each of these children had very different needs. They each needed treatment from multiple pediatric subspecialists. But our talented group of providers — be they physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, or any member of our professional team of caregivers — were ready. By bringing a wide range of skills and knowledge to the table and working together to provide seamless, comprehensive treatment, Golisano Children’s Hospital allowed these patients to have the best outcomes possible. Their experiences also showcase how vital our facility is — not only to Rochester, but throughout our region and beyond. These children traveled from as far away as Albion and Stafford to receive specialized and intensive care, and I am proud that our facility is the regional destination for families when they need us. Reading these children’s stories and seeing their smiling faces, I am reminded, once again, of why we do what we do. I hope you enjoy meeting them as much as I have. Sincerely,
Patrick Brophy, MD, MHCDS Physician-in-Chief, Golisano Children’s Hospital William H. Eilinger Chair of Pediatrics
Golisano Children’s Hospital Board of Directors Mike Goonan, Chair* Al Chesonis Jeffery Davis John L. DiMarco II Roger B. Friedlander Jay W. Gelb John Halleran James E. Hammer Howard Jacobson Jennifer Johnson Todd Levine Scott Marshall Gary Mauro Raymond Mayewski, M.D.
Kim McCluski* Kathy Parrinello, R.N., Ph.D. Brian Pasley Dante Pennacchia Ann Pettinella Angela Pichichero Jennifer Ralph* Mark Siewert Mike Smith* Steven M. Terrigino* James G. Vazzana Alan Wood Bruce B. Zicari II
Faculty
Ex-Officio
Kate Ackerman, M.D. Susan Bezek, M.S., R.N., P.N.P-B.C. Mitchell Chess, M.D. Richard E. Kreipe, M.D. Karen Powers, M.D.
Kellie Anderson* Patrick Brophy M.D.* Steven I. Goldstein Kelly McCormick-Sullivan Douglas W. Phillips R. Scott Rasmussen* Mark Taubman, M.D.
Honorary Members Michael Amalfi Bradford C. Berk, M.D., Ph.D. Joseph Carbone, D.P.M. David F. Christa Judy Columbus Wanda B. Edgcomb Harvey B. Erdle Timothy D. Fournier Jack Goodrich Deborah Haen Nick Juskiw Elizabeth R. McAnarney, M.D.* Thomas McInerny, M.D. Gail Riggs, Ph.D. Nancy Robbins Jeffery Rubenstein, M.D., M.P.H. *Executive Committee