Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Services

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Earns National Ranking from US News & Report for the First Time as a Best Children’s Hospital in Pediatric Cancer

Any parent will say there is nothing more important than the health of their child.

Our team of experienced pediatricians knows that, and we are dedicated to the overall health and wellbeing of your child, from infancy to adolescence. That’s why we provide a full range of pediatric services at WMCHealth’s acclaimed pediatric hospital: Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.

At our full-service facility in Valhalla, your child will receive an uncompromised, advanced level of care in a compassionate environment that promotes healing. From attending to the most urgent situations at our Level I pediatric trauma unit, to well visits with our pediatric primary care physicians, we are with your family every step of the way, providing expert pediatric medical services close to home. Families in the Poughkeepsie area also have local access to dedicated Pediatric Emergency and Inpatient Care through Maria Fareri Children’s Healthcare Services at MidHudson Regional Hospital.

Lives That Have Changed at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital

For most kids, birthdays mean balloons, cake, and a bouncy house. For Camryn, celebrating her birthday meant something even bigger—a stem cell transplant to cure her Sickle Cell Disease.

At Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, we bring together advanced technology, innovative techniques, and a team of dedicated specialists to deliver life-changing care. Thanks to that care, Camryn is celebrating this birthday. And the next. And the next.

At 25 weeks into her pregnancy, Stacy began hemorrhaging and losing amniotic fluid. She was rushed to Westchester Medical Center, home to the Hudson Valley’s most advanced care for high-risk pregnancies and premature babies.

Thanks to the extraordinary work of the doctors and nurses, Stacy’s life was saved, and so was her daughter’s.

Nasya was just 24 ounces when she was born. Five months later, she was nearly six pounds and finally ready to come home.

What began as a simple antibiotic for three-year-old Mackenzie’s ear infection spiraled into toxic epidermal necrolysis, a life-threatening condition.

Mackenzie spent four months at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, including two of them in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The care team surrounded her with more than medicine; music and art therapists helped bring moments of joy and distraction during her recovery.

Today, Mackenzie is six years old and serving as an ambassador for the hospital.

From simple vaccinations to complex surgeries, our team is equipped with the expertise and innovative technology to care for your family:

Screenings
Immunizations
Imaging and testing
Infusion therapies and radiation
Surgery

Discover Our Pediatric Facilities

View Maria Fareri Hospital’s welcoming environment and state-of-the-art facilities, designed to provide the highest standard of pediatric care. From the innovative treatment areas to the family-friendly spaces, discover how the hospital creates a nurturing and healing environment for young patients and their families.

Premier Care for Kids

As the only Level I pediatric trauma center in Hudson Valley, we offer top-level care for critically ill and injured children. And as a regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), we care for the most complex, fragile neonatal conditions in newborns. The Childhood and Adolescent Cancer and Blood Diseases Center at the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is an internationally-recognized, multidisciplinary diagnostic treatment and research center. Rest assured, your child’s care is in the most capable hands.
Focused and Coordinated Care

We recognize the importance of continuity and stability for your child’s wellbeing. That’s why your child will see the same care team at each appointment to provide attentive, individualized care. If your child has complex health needs, our pediatric team collaborates with other specialists and referring physicians involved in your child’s care to ensure a seamless and efficient care plan.
Research Leaders

As the region’s sole academic medical center, we lead in deploying the latest treatments and therapies and developing innovative diagnostics. For example, the Childhood and Adolescent Cancer and Blood Diseases Center is internationally recognized for leading breakthrough research in cancer and blood diseases affecting children and adolescents. This means your child has access to the newest and most promising treatments for some of the most complicated pediatric conditions.

Our Approach

We understand that a child’s health affects the entire family. We take a family-centered approach to involve parents, siblings, and family members in every step of your child’s treatment.

Our unique offerings include:

At our hospital, we don’t want kids to feel like they’re in the hospital. We want to give them a chance to be carefree at a time that might not be. In our lobby, we feature the world’s largest dollhouse, a sports arcade, a performing arts stage, and a walk-through aquarium. We also offer child life and creative arts therapy. Our hospital is organized into “neighborhoods,” not wards, with themes that allow children to feel a sense of fun, adventure, familiarity, and comfort.
The Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley is located steps away from the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The house is a temporary home away from home, providing a supportive and comforting environment for families of critically ill or traumatically injured children. It offers overnight accommodations, meals, laundry, and respite services, helping to ease some of the burdens families experience when faced with their child’s medical treatment.
The Caregiver Center is a tranquil space to help caregivers manage the stress and emotional challenges that are part of caring for someone who is seriously ill or injured. The center provides free resources, programs, and referrals.
Our calming areas, such as gardens and walking paths, are a place to reflect, relax, and be together.
Maria Fareri’s Children’s Healthcare Services at MidHudson Regional Hospital
Children have local access to dedicated care in Poughkeepsie. This service for our community allows children and their families to stay closer to home for the care they need. Our Pediatric Inpatient Unit includes pediatric suites, a pediatric activity room, and a music therapy room.

We strive for you and your family to never feel “hospitalized” — no matter how long your stay. We offer private in-patient rooms with bathrooms, showers, and sleeping areas for parents. And we actively promote health education and activities to engage all those involved in your child’s journey toward healing.

From the minute you arrive at the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, we’re family.