"Exploring Children's Hospital at Montefiore: Guardians of Children's Health!"
Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) is the only hospital in the Bronx dedicated exclusively to meeting the medical needs of children. Located between Manhattan and Westchester County, CHAM is a nationally renowned academic pediatric hospital known for its exceptional clinical expertise, innovative research, and commitment to training the next generation of pediatricians and specialists.
CHAM: Building a Solid Foundation for Children's Health Since opening its doors in 2001, CHAM's mission has been to provide the best medical care for children, enabling them to lead healthy lives and fulfill their full potential. To achieve this, we have assembled world-leading pediatric experts and health investigators, and we employ the latest medical technologies to meet the needs of the children, families, and communities we serve with compassion and sensitivity, providing the highest quality and safest healthcare.
Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) Ranked as one of the nation's top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for the 16th consecutive year.
One of the Busiest Pediatric Centers Nationwide As one of the busiest pediatric outpatient programs nationwide, nearly 200,000 children receive treatment annually in pediatric emergency departments, outpatient clinics, and school health clinics, benefiting from community outreach programs. Each year, we provide treatment for over 9,000 hospitalized infants, children, and adolescents, including 1,100 receiving care in advanced pediatric intensive care units and approximately 900 critically ill newborns cared for in neonatal intensive care units.
Specialized Expertise in Various Subspecialties The pediatric specialties at the children's hospital are subdivided into various subspecialties such as pediatric gastroenterology, endocrinology, and rheumatology, with each physician focusing on their respective subspecialty area and conducting comprehensive and in-depth clinical work. This specialization allows physicians to continually deepen their expertise in their respective fields, resulting in exceptionally high levels of technical proficiency. CHAM has achieved significant success in several specialized areas, including:
Diabetes and Endocrinology: CHAM is one of only three American Diabetes Association-accredited facilities in New York City, providing comprehensive diabetes care services.
Gastroenterology and GI Surgery: CHAM boasts advanced endoscopic technology, leading in the evaluation and treatment of pancreatic and biliary diseases.
Nephrology: CHAM's Pediatric Kidney Center is one of the largest, most experienced, and innovative pediatric nephrology healthcare institutions in the country, offering the most advanced treatment options for children.
Children are at the Heart of the Design at Children's Hospital at Montefiore Throughout Children's Hospital at Montefiore, the central focus and driving force of hospital concept design is children. The design concept, guided by the idea that children are explorers embarking on a journey to recovery, reflects the philosophy of family-centered care, akin to the cosmological perspective mentioned in Carl Sagan's "Pale Blue Dot," emphasizing the connection between CHAM and the entire universe.
Creating a Place that Encourages Curiosity, Wonder, and Learning The design team redefined the hospital experience, creating a special place that encourages curiosity, wonder, and learning. The spanning travertine bridge in the lobby marks the beginning of the journey, not only towards recovery but also towards knowledge. The massive glass mural at the entrance indicates the hospital's position in the galaxy, allowing visitors to momentarily set aside their ailments and focus their attention inward. Each floor features installation art created by individual artists tailored to children's developmental levels or relevant to the diseases treated in that area, connecting the concepts of exploration and journey. In each room, a customized internal network system will help bedridden children and their families connect to a rich world of information and entertainment.
Committed to Excellence, New Knowledge, Inclusivity, Diversity, and Community Engagement CHAM's core values are excellence, continuous learning, inclusivity and diversity, and community engagement, committed to providing the highest quality medical services for every child. We welcome you to explore our hospital and become partners in guarding children's health!
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