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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.

Stony Brook is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in the county, available 24/7.

Eric’s Story: A Life-Saving Start

When baby Eric was born with a rare birth defect called EA/TEF—where the esophagus doesn’t connect properly and forms an abnormal link to the windpipe—he needed urgent, specialized care. Thanks to the swift action of the pediatric surgery and NICU teams at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Eric’s life was saved. Today, he’s a thriving 2-year-old.

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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Childhood Vaccines

Making informed decisions about your child’s health begins with clear, evidence-based information. Childhood vaccines have a long track record of safety and effectiveness. They are a cornerstone of pediatric care, protecting children from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced a rollback in the number of vaccines […]

Cardiac MRI for Children and Adolescents: Uses, Safety and What to Expect

When it comes to heart health in children and teens, early and accurate diagnosis can be lifesaving. Many heart conditions in children can be identified with an exam, EKG or echocardiogram, but some situations require a more detailed look at the heart’s structure and function. That’s when a cardiac MRI is used, such as when […]

Hepatitis B Vaccine for Children: Why It’s Given at Birth

When your baby is born, the immune system begins learning right away how to protect against new germs and viruses in the surrounding environment. Vaccines contribute to that process by safely teaching the immune system how to defend against serious infections—starting with hepatitis B. The hepatitis B vaccine is usually the first vaccine a child […]

The first and only Children’s Hospital in Suffolk County