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Children’s Hospital in Suffolk County

Ranked #1 in New York State by Money Magazine.

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Stony Brook Children’s Hospital is Suffolk County’s first and only children’s hospital. We offer the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. That means that the smallest babies, the sickest children and the most complex pediatric traumas all get sent to Stony Brook Children’s.

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Ranked #1 Best Hospital for Pediatric Care in the State of New York by Money Magazine.
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More than 180 pediatric physicians available in over 40 pediatric specialties.
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Stony Brook is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in the county, available 24/7.

Against All Odds: Kareem’s Remarkable NICU Story

What began as a routine, low-risk pregnancy became an emergency when Kareem Trent was born unexpectedly at home at just 22 weeks. Weighing only 1.6 pounds, and facing unimaginable odds, he and his mother arrived Stony Brook Children's Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) after being transferred via Stony Brook’s Regional Perinatal Transport Center.

In this moving story, Kareem's mother and his neonatologist recount the extraordinary journey that followed. From his fragile first days to becoming the youngest preemie ever cared for at the children’s hospital, Kareem's story is one of resilience, hope and the lifesaving expertise of a dedicated team.

Today, Kareem is a thriving 9-year-old whose remarkable journey continues to inspire everyone who meets him.

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