Richmond University Medical Center

12/29/2025

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12/29/2025

After everyone in your family has been sick, you can't get back to business as usual without a household reset. Experts weigh in on what cleaning your family's space should look like to prevent round two. Tap the link in the first comment to learn more. ⬇️

12/25/2025

The massive donation will go to RUMC for a NICU renovation.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our RUMC family to yours!

12/24/2025

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The holidays can bring joy—but they can also bring pressure, exhaustion, and a whole lot of expectations. ❤️‍🩹
If you’re feeling stretched thin, you’re not alone.

These gentle reminders can help keep the season grounded in what truly matters: connection, presence, and moments of calm. ✨

Small shifts—like keeping routines steady, embracing imperfection, and choosing simple traditions—can make the biggest difference for you and your child.

Let this be the year you slow down, breathe, and enjoy the meaningful moments (even the messy ones). 💛

12/23/2025

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Half of all children have sleep issues at some point during childhood.

When a child does not sleep well, the entire family feels the impact. Sleep supports growth and development and prevents other illnesses. Poor sleep can lead to daytime irritability, trouble focusing, behavioral issues, and learning difficulties. Poor sleep is also associated with long-term problems, such as obesity, breathing problems, and heart problems.

This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes sleep problems during childhood.

🔗 Read the full article via our link in bio.

12/23/2025

On December 12, members of a local organization called The Quilters Guild made a generous donation of 25 handmade quilts to Richmond University Medical Center’s Mother/Baby Unit. The quilts will be provided to families and newborns receiving care.

The Guild, started in 1977, has always had local Staten Island charities at its heart and for many years has supported veterans and the community through the art of quilt making. They make yearly trips around Veterans Day to nursing homes and Staten Island hospitals with the aim of providing a sense of comfort for patients and veteran residents.

Margaret Miller, a quilter within the guild, shared that all the quilters are extremely caring and generous, always aiming to help the community through charity shows and frequent donations. Their next show and raffle on April 18, 2026, will support Lou's Helping Hand, a foundation that aids underprivileged families throughout Staten Island and provides food to those in need.

“Quilting is a work of art, and we are so grateful to receive them from the guild,” Mother/Baby Unit Nurse Manager Louise Steward said. “The parents have been so appreciative of these gifts that may even become family heirlooms.”

12/22/2025

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“You will either need care or you will end up providing care for somebody in your life before the end.”

From showing empathy to checking in, there are many ways to support caregivers. , who cares full-time for her mother with dementia, shares how non-caregivers can better advocate for those who provide care and what they can learn from them.

Want to learn more about the challenges caregivers like Jessica face? Check out the link in our bio.

12/22/2025

Earlier today, New York City Council Member Frank Morano and his chief of staff Frank Rapacciuolo stopped by Richmond University Medical Center to drop off teddy bears and assorted stuffed animals for the hospital’s pediatric patients. The bears will also be distributed to families in our Mother/Baby Unit, Emergency Department, and Wayne Zenna Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In November, Rapacciuolo’s son, Frank Jr., went home after spending three months in the care of our neonatologists and NICU staff. The donation was a thank you to the hospital and the staff for the services provided during Frank Jr.’s stay. Council Member Frank Morano

12/22/2025

Having the flu is no way to celebrate the holidays. If you’re feeling under the Yule time cheer, visit any of our Richmond Health Network Primary Care or Family Medicine offices or Walk-In Centers. We’ll have you back in the holiday spirit faster than a flying sleigh. For the office nearest you: https://bit.ly/4p3Brkp

12/21/2025

Read Claudia’s story of triumph and recovery. To help her in her journey, she sought help through the addiction services available in our Silberstein Clinic.

"If today is the day you realize you need help, don’t wait. Tomorrow isn’t promised.”

12/19/2025

This holiday season our youngest patients and their families were not forgotten thanks to Santa’s many helpers. Toys, books and other holiday goodies were delivered courtesy of the New York City Department of Sanitation; Italian American Police Society of New Jersey and Columbia Society; and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.