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NewYork-Presbyterian is proud to support Green Guerillas, a non-profit dedicated to creating, protecting, and supporting New York City's community gardens. Green Guerillas, a recipient of a Summer Youth Enrichment Grant from NewYork-Presbyterian, is also committed to improving the physical and emotional health of youth across the city. Its Summer Youth Tillers program gives teens an opportunity to explore nature, learn about urban agriculture, and build leadership skills. Learn more about how #NYP partners with community-based organizations to address the needs of our communities: http://nyphosp.co/48ZEdm7 #NYPInYourCommunity Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

As a child, Andre Alston was told his poor vision was due to an astigmatism, a common eye condition. At 16, he visited an eye doctor, who discovered Andre had keratoconus, a progressive disease that thins and reshapes the cornea, distorting vision. It can lead to blindness if untreated. In June of 2023, he woke up with severe corneal swelling and dramatically worsened vision in his left eye and went to the emergency department at #NYPMorganStanley of Children’s Hospital of New York, where he met Dr. Danielle Trief, a cornea and cataract specialist who leads one of few clinics in the nation dedicated to treating pediatric corneal diseases. “The moment we met Dr. Trief, she felt like family,” says Andre’s mom, Andrea. “She was very caring and made sure that we understood what was going on.” Dr. Trief diagnosed Andre with hydrops, a complication of advanced keratoconus that occurs when the inner layers of the cornea tear, letting in fluid and making the eye cloudy. To slow the disease in his right eye, Dr. Trief began a treatment called corneal cross-linking, a procedure that uses special eye drops and ultraviolet light to strengthen the cornea. “Cross-linking helps stabilize the cornea and delay the need for transplant,” she said. In April 2025, Andre received a corneal transplant in his left eye, and the results were life-changing. “Everything looks clearer and more vibrant. I love looking at the sky—the colors are incredible,” he says. Now 18, Andre sees Dr. Trief to monitor the progression of keratoconus in his other eye. “I’m deeply grateful to Dr. Trief and to the generous donor who gave my son the priceless gift of sight,” says Andrea. This #EyeDonationAwarenessMonth, we honor the incredible generosity of eye donors and their families who change lives like Andre’s. Learn more about eye donation and corneal transplant: https://nyphosp.co/3JKZ8zq Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Join us in congratulating #NYPColumbia orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Geller (pictured center), who was honored at the Arthritis Foundation New York City's 2025 Commitment to a Cure Gala for his leadership and innovation in advancing orthopedic research. Learn what this leading expert wants people to know when they’re considering joint replacement surgery: https://nyphosp.co/4a17wFq Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Students at P.S. 48 in Washington Heights got a hands-on lesson in fire safety last month thanks to the New York City Fire Department and staff from the William Randolph Hearst Burn Center at #NYPWeillCornell and New York-Presbyterian Community Affairs. Firefighters taught 3rd to 5th graders what to do in the event of a fire in their home using the FDNY Smokehouse, a mobile teaching tool that simulates what it’s like to be in a smoke-filled environment. An #NYP burn outreach coordinator also taught the kids, along with some of their parents and school officials, about burn injury prevention and first aid. Learn more about burn safety resources and how to stay safe: https://bit.ly/4pmybkx Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

One of the challenges of treating glioblastoma is the difficulty in bypassing the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to deliver chemotherapy. #NYPColumbia neurosurgeon Dr. Brian Gill shares insights on a multicenter phase 3 trial for a novel implantable device that uses focused ultrasound, in combination with an intravenous infusion of microbubbles, to permeate the BBB so physicians can administer carboplatin directly to the tumor bed. Learn more about how this innovative approach could reshape treatment and improve patient outcomes: https://nyphosp.co/4o2LANE Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Six weeks before her baby was due, Kate Brenner’s water broke in the middle of the night. In disbelief that she was going into pre-term labor, she and her husband, Pete, went straight to the Children’s Hospital of New York at #NYPCohen. “I cried at the check-in desk on the labor and delivery floor and to the triage nurse,” Kate recalls. “They comforted me as they would a friend or a sister, telling me everything was going to be OK.” Their son, Henry, was delivered later that morning with a specialized neonatology team standing by to immediately support his needs. This included Dr. Jayasree Nair, a neonatologist who cared for Henry for about three weeks in the NICU as he got stronger and learned to feed on his own. “Babies are so resilient and so full of hope,” says Dr. Nair. “Our job is to help families with babies in the NICU through it and remind them that their babies are capable of amazing things.” The time that Kate spent with Henry in the NICU is not one she will soon forget. “I loved how the doctors answered all my questions, individualized Henry’s treatment plan, and leaned into his nickname of Hungry Henry [for his appetite],” she says. “The nurses cared for him as if he were their own.” Today, Henry is a healthy, happy one-and-a-half year old. “He makes us laugh all the time,” says Kate, describing him as “social, smiley, and mischievous in the best way.” To show her gratitude for the NYP staff who cared for him, Kate ran this year’s #NYCMarathon with #TeamNYP to support pediatric and neonatal care. This #WorldPrematurityDay, join us in celebrating #NICU patients like Henry and the caregivers who help them grow stronger every day. Click to learn how #NYP provides family-centered newborn care from delivery until the time you bring your baby home: https://nyphosp.co/3LFJZ2V Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

On this episode of Advances in Care, Dr. Pierre Elias, MD, medical director for artificial intelligence at #NYP, shares how he integrates technology, data science, and clinical expertise to improve cardiac care. He discusses the work being done in his Cardiovascular and Radiologic Deep Learning Environment (CRADLE) research lab, which uses AI algorithms to determine which patients may be in early stages of heart disease using basic electrocardiogram data. Listen now to learn more about this groundbreaking work and how it is transforming the way physicians diagnose and treat cardiac conditions: https://nyphosp.co/4868C0h Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

A brand of baby formula was recently recalled after an outbreak of infant botulism, an illness caused by a toxin that attacks the nervous system and can lead to muscle paralysis and difficulty breathing. Dr. Michael Alfonzo, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at #NYPKomansky of Children’s Hospital of New York, explains what parents and caregivers need to know about the disease, including how babies contract it, the symptoms, and available treatment options: https://nyphosp.co/4nYqOib Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Proud to celebrate the newly named NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences!

We are proud to announce that Paul Dunphey, senior vice president and chief operating officer of #NYPWestchester and president of #NYPHudsonValley, has received The Business Council of Westchester's Healthcare Legacy Award. The honor, presented at the Council’s annual dinner, recognized Paul for his commitment to elevating healthcare standards for patients across the county, noting the recent opening of NewYork-Presbyterian The One, a new state-of-the-art center for advanced care in White Plains. Please join us in congratulating Paul on this recognition of his dedication to the communities we serve. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine