Jun. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Bayside-based St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children held its third annual prom for young adults in its Medical Day Healthcare Program on Friday, June 20. The event was a festive evening of dancing, music and celebration at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach. The prom, made possible…
May. 19, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Czarinna Andres Hundreds of New Yorkers gathered at Crocheron Park in Bayside on Sunday, May 18, for the 19th annual Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary’s Kids, raising more than $165,000 to support life-changing care for some of the city’s most medically complex children. The walk, hosted…
May. 8, 2025 By Colum Motherway St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, one of the nation’s leading pediatric post-acute care institutions, has announced a significant leadership transition. The Board of Directors proudly revealed that Sean Lally has been appointed as the next President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dr. Edwin Simpser, who will retire…
Oct. 24, 2024 By Czarinna Andres St.Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside has been awarded a $258,000 grant from New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, providing essential funding for renovations to the facility’s playground. The funds, allocated through the New York State Senate, will support making the playground more inclusive for St.Mary’s…
Oct. 21, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For the past few years, St. Mary’s Healthcare System For Children has hosted a “Monster Mash” Halloween event in the parking lot of their Bayside Hospital. The event serves a double purpose: it brings joy and fall festivities to the critically ill children who receive care from St.…
Sep. 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation awarded St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children with a $75,000 grant to help fund eye devices for children in the hospital’s Early Education Program. This grant will help the medically complex, nonverbal kids in the program communicate better through eye movement. Eye gaze technology…
Jul. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children on Thursday, July 25, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of their new simulation lab, which is meant to help train staff, parents and caregivers on how to take care of their medically fragile kids. The tailored training available at…
Jun. 4, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For the 18th annual Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary’s Kids, the organization raised over $150,000 from over a thousand donations to support critically ill and injured children. The event, held on Sunday, June 2, in Bayside‘s Crocheron Park, drew hundreds of New Yorkers, who participated in the walk…
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May. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children unveiled a vibrant new mural at its Bayside facility on May 15. Designed by the nonprofit organization Splashes of Hope and created by artist Sandra Caracciolo, the mural is intended to enhance the atmosphere for severely ill children and their families. This artistic…
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Apr. 24, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Update: Due to predicted rain, this event is being rescheduled to a later date this Spring. It will not take place on May 5. St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children’s 18th annual Big Hearts Walk is returning to Crocheron Park in Bayside on Sunday, May 5. The charity walk-a-thon…
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