Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital

09/02/2026

On Monday, August 24th, the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital received a special visit from USTA wheelchair athletes, Christopher Kelley and Shelby Baron, along with USTA Director, Adapted Tennis, Evan Enquist and coaches, Brendan Fitzpatrick and Dan Kerr 🎾

Participants were able to try out the exciting sport of Wheelchair Tennis, while learning skills from Christopher and Shelby. Patients, families, physicians, and staff all joined in on the fun, learning more about adaptive tennis and opportunities for players of different abilities.

Some of our pediatric leadership, Elizabeth Haines, Do, MSc, FACEP, Chief Operating Officer at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and Senior Vice President of Pediatric Services at Mount Sinai Health System and Lindsey Douglas, MD, MS, Chief Medical Officer at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and Pediatric Hospitalist and Associate Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, even joined in on the fun.

Following the exhibition, Christopher and Shelby headed to the Child The Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Zone where they filmed a show on . Along with co-hosts, 12-year-old Colin, 19-year-old Jericho, and KidZone TV Producer, Grace Webber, the athletes answered trivia questions and shared more about their sport.

Thank you to Christopher and Shelby for an incredible morning, and for reminding us of the power of determination and resilience ⭐️🎾

08/27/2026

There’s always room for PIE! 🥧 On August 20, Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital hosted its biannual Pressure Injury Education (PIE) Day.

More than 100 participants from across the hospital gathered for a day of interactive learning focused on pressure injury prevention and skin care. Pressure injuries are areas of damage to the skin and underlying tissue that can develop when prolonged pressure limits blood flow.

Through engaging activities, our Nursing Skin Champions educated participants on pressure injury identification and staging, evidence-based prevention strategies, diaper dermatitis, and other important clinical considerations. Participants also had the opportunity to practice techniques and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

After completing the activities, participants received personal pies, the cherry on top of a day of learning and collaboration.

At Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, every learning opportunity helps advance our mission to provide the safest, highest-quality care for children and families. By investing in ongoing education and empowering our teams with the latest evidence-based practices, we strengthen our commitment to exceptional patient outcomes and clinical excellence

08/14/2026

When severe Crohn’s disease threatened Alexis’s health and freshman year of high school, a multidisciplinary team from the Susan and Leonard Feinstein Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Center at Mount Sinai stepped in with advanced, compassionate care. After biologic therapy, surgery, and ongoing support, Alexis is now thriving, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, playing lacrosse, and looking ahead to a future in the medical field ⭐️💪

As her mother Victoria shared, “I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else and feeling as confident that my daughter was getting the best medical care possible, as well as the love and comfort.”

To read more about Alexis’s story, click here: https://www.mountsinai.org/about/patient-stories/teenager-with-severe-inflammatory-bowel-disease-thrives-after-advanced-and-compassionate-care 🔎

06/30/2026

As the eyes of the world turn to the World Cup, soccer fever is hitting the youth leagues. But for parents and coaches, keeping those young players safe on the field is just as important as the excitement.

Eric Small, MD, Pediatric and Young Adult Sports Medicine expert Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital, joined CBS New York to share his advice. He highlights the massive physical advantages of playing the world's most popular sport, while sharing critical, actionable tips on how parents and coaches can protect young athletes from common injury risks.

If you have a child playing soccer this season, it is well worth a quick watch before their next game: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/pediatric-sports-medicine-expert-shares-the-health-benefits-of-playing-soccer/

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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

As the eyes of the world turn to the World Cup, excitement is building around the world's most popular sport. Dr. Eric Small of Mount Sinai explains the benefits of kids playing soccer and breaks down some of the sport's biggest injury risks.

06/11/2026

06/05/2026

Celebrating Our Graduates 🎓

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the privilege of celebrating our graduating pediatric residents and fellows.

Throughout their time at Mount Sinai, these physicians have cared for children and supported families during moments both big and small—bringing compassion, dedication, and skill to every interaction.

As they take the next step in their journeys, we are incredibly proud of all they’ve accomplished and the impact they’ve made here.

We know they will continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families wherever they go and continue to advance children’s health.

Congratulations to this exceptional group 🎉

Join us in congratulating our graduates 💬

05/29/2026

We scooped up some smiles during last week’s heat wave with an ice cream social 🍦🎉

The event was a small token of appreciation for our incredible teams across children’s health—with some of our leaders getting in on the fun by serving up the treats.

To our amazing teams, your dedication, teamwork, and compassion make a lasting impact on every child and family we serve. We’re thankful for you—today and every day 💛😊

05/28/2026

Our nurses are the best! ☺️

Their dedication to our patients and families is unmatched. Our nurses show up every day with energy, compassion, and expertise, helping create the exceptional care experience that defines Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital. They are a vital part of what makes our hospital so extraordinary.

To our incredible nurses, thank you for everything you do 💙🧸

05/27/2026

May is Celiac Awareness Month—a time to highlight celiac disease, the challenges that can come with it, and the importance of building community and support for children and families. Not all signs are easy to recognize, especially in children and teens. While some may experience stomach pain or bloating, others show less obvious symptoms like headaches, growth delays, or skin rashes.

Early diagnosis is key to helping children feel their best and preventing complications. At the Pediatric Celiac Disease Program at Mount Sinai, we partner with families through every stage of diagnosis and management. Led by Juliana Kennedy, MD, our multidisciplinary team—including a registered dietitian and licensed clinical social worker—provides expert, compassionate care to support each child’s medical, nutritional, and emotional well-being. Read the full post in our bio or visit our website to learn more 🔎

05/21/2026

The NICU teams at Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai West recently participated in a week-long Kangaroo Care “Hold-a-thon,” celebrating the power of skin-to-skin connection for our smallest patients.

Kangaroo Care—when caregivers hold their newborns skin-to-skin—has been shown to support bonding, improve neurodevelopment, increase milk supply, and help stabilize vital signs. Throughout the week leading up to International Kangaroo Care Day on May 15, families and care teams participated in Kangaroo Care while helping raise awareness around its many benefits. In total, caregivers practiced kangaroo care for 206 hours over the course of the week!

This event also highlighted the incredible work of our nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary NICU teams, who support and encourage families to take part in these meaningful moments each day.

We’re proud to continue growing initiatives like this that bring together education, connection, and care—reflecting our commitment to compassionate, family-centered care and helping every child get the strongest possible start 💛🦘🎉