St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children Where big hearts help little patients. St. Mary’s to receive care, learn to manage their illness or injury, and achieve a better quality of life.

Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to improving the health and quality of life for children, young adults, and families with medical complexity and special healthcare needs. Mary’s Healthcare System is one of only a handful of organizations around the country that is dedicated to providing intensive rehabilitation, specialized care, and education to children with special needs and life-limiting conditions. Following hospitalizations in acute care facilities for complications from premature birth, illness, and injury, or when special services are needed, children and their families come to St. As the largest provider of long-term care for children with complex medical conditions in New York State and one of the nation’s leading providers of pediatric post-acute care, St. Mary’s provides a continuum of care, treating children throughout the metropolitan area through a network of inpatient, home care and community programs and services, setting a standard of excellence in pediatric healthcare. Mary’s is a not-for-profit healthcare organization.

St. Mary’s Continuing Education Webinars. At St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, our commitment to excellence goe...
01/29/2026

St. Mary’s Continuing Education Webinars. At St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, our commitment to excellence goes beyond patient care. We’re proud to support healthcare professionals with continuing education courses that deliver practical knowledge, clinical insight, and hands-on experience across a range of pediatric specialties.

Join us for our first live webinar, Introduction to Pediatric Nutrition, on February 3rd at 6:00 PM, featuring Christine Buscemi, Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician. Take part in an engaging learning experience designed to support your professional growth and enhance your clinical practice.

Register today at stmaryskids.org/webinar

01/28/2026

Some of the St. Mary's kids wanted to explain the importance of AAC (augmentative alternative communication) along with the assistive technology team. For many of our patients at St. Mary's, augmentative and alternative devices are how they communicate. It is so important to them that they always have their AAC devices charged and ready for use every day. Could you imagine waking up and not having your voice? 💙

A special thank‑you to Dennis M. Walcott, President and CEO of Queens Public Library, for visiting St. Mary’s Hospital f...
01/22/2026

A special thank‑you to Dennis M. Walcott, President and CEO of Queens Public Library, for visiting St. Mary’s Hospital for Children today and reading to our kids on one of our units. Moments like these make a meaningful difference for our children, and we are deeply grateful for your visit and support. 💙

01/22/2026

Remembering Otto the Clown. 🤡 Otto the Clown, known to many as Robert Dillon, brought laughter and comfort to children at St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside for nearly two decades. With a red nose, gentle humor, and close-up magic, Otto didn’t just perform - he connected, spending meaningful time with children facing some of life’s hardest moments. Before becoming Otto, Robert Dillon was a traveling salesman who discovered clowning later in life and turned it into a calling. He volunteered thousands of hours, believing that simply showing up with kindness could make a difference. Otto once said that when he put on his red nose, “something happens.” For countless children and families, that “something” was joy, relief, and a moment of light in a difficult day. His legacy lives on in every smile he helped create. His Spectrum News NY1 “New Yorker of the Week” profile captured the warmth, humility, and joy Otto shared with so many. Rest in peace, Otto. 🤍

01/16/2026

Sending a big THANK YOU to @8336.natalie_crochet for sharing your talent and heart with St. Mary’s kids 🧶

Natalie hand-made the sweetest crochet animals to brighten our kiddos day! Thank you for putting so much time, care, and love into every stitch. 💙

01/16/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring a Nurse Manager! 🌟 We’re excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced and passionate Nurse Manager to join our team.

In this key leadership role, the Nurse Manager will:

✔️ Oversee the planning, implementation, organization, and evaluation of Nursing Department policies, practices, and services

✔️ Collaborate closely with the Director of Nursing (DON)

✔️ Provide direct supervision and support to nursing staff

✔️ Contribute to the daily operations and overall success of the unit and department

✔️ Uphold our mission of delivering the highest quality care by ensuring regulatory compliance, meeting agency standards, and maintaining required certifications

If you’re a dedicated nursing leader committed to excellence in patient care and staff development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

https://prd01-hcm01.prd.mykronos.com/ta/6156032.careers?ShowJob=2080698126

We’re excited to invite you to our virtual Job Fair on Thursday, January 15th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This is a great...
01/14/2026

We’re excited to invite you to our virtual Job Fair on Thursday, January 15th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to explore rewarding career paths, meet our team, and learn more about what makes working with us so special. We look forward to connecting with you! Register below!

Save your spot to chat with our team at this online event. Each text based chat lasts around 10 mins and you can join from your desktop or smartphone at anytime during the event. Sign up today!

01/09/2026

Check out Ryan’s incredible before-and-after progress! 💪 A special collab between St. Mary’s Locomotor Training Program and our amazing OT/PT team.

On the mat, Ryan is moving forward, backward, and side-to-side with noticeably better control, stability, and efficiency.

On the treadmill, you’ll see a more natural, symmetrical gait, fewer compensations, and much less body-weight support needed — all signs of real, meaningful improvement.

Ryan is currently an inpatient at St. Mary’s, and we’re so proud of his determination and hard work. 💙

At a recent legislative breakfast, St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children and local lawmakers addressed the devastati...
01/05/2026

At a recent legislative breakfast, St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children and local lawmakers addressed the devastating impact of federal Medicaid cuts. Over 90% of St. Mary’s patients rely on Medicaid for essential, often lifesaving care. Learn more and join the effort to protect these critical services:

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside hosted a legislative breakfast to discuss the need to safeguard Medicaid funding that is critical for the

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children has launched a Continuing Education Learning Center! Earn certificates and CEU...
01/05/2026

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children has launched a Continuing Education Learning Center! Earn certificates and CEUs for PT, OT, and PDHs for other disciplines. Click the link below to view upcoming programs and register for the courses that interest you. Don’t miss out—start learning today! 💙

www.stmaryskids.org/professionaldevelopment-webinar

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from St. Mary’s Kids! 💙

12/29/2025

Last week, our Locomotor Training Program was busy crafting gingerbread houses, decorating ornaments, and singing carols in preparation for Santa’s arrival! 🎅🎄

Our little elves added plenty of holiday cheer while working on trunk control and fine motor strength during physical and occupational therapy sessions. 💙







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St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to improving the health and quality of life for children and families with special needs. St. Mary’s Healthcare System is one of only a handful of organizations around the country that is dedicated to providing intensive rehabilitation, specialized care, and education to children with special needs and life-limiting conditions. Following hospitalizations in acute care facilities for complications from premature birth, illness, and injury, or when special services are needed, children and their families come to St. Mary’s to receive care, learn to manage their illness or injury, and achieve a better quality of life. As the largest provider of long-term care for children with complex medical conditions in New York State and one of the nation’s leading providers of pediatric post-acute care, St. Mary’s provides a continuum of care, treating children throughout the metropolitan area through a network of inpatient, home care and community programs and services, setting a standard of excellence in pediatric healthcare. St. Mary’s is a not-for-profit healthcare organization.