Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital

06/04/2026

It’s CPR & AED Awareness Week ❤️ Could you save a child’s life?

Pediatric and infant CPR is different than adult CPR and knowing those differences can make all the difference in an emergency.

👶 Infants: Compress 1.5 inches deep using one hand or the two-thumb technique.

🧒 Children: Compress about 2 inches deep using one or two hands.

For both:
✔️ 30 compressions + 2 breaths
✔️ 100–120 compressions per minute (think Stayin’ Alive or Baby Shark)

If you’re alone, start CPR immediately, call 911 after 2 minutes, and use an AED as soon as one is available.

Learning CPR takes minutes. Using it could save a life. Share this post to help spread awareness!

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Katherine Sanderson, RN, from the Pediatric Support Pool, on her transition to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)!

Katherine has been a valued member of the Upstate Golisano team and we’re excited to see her take this next step. Wishing her continued success in her new role.

06/01/2026

Meet our June Superhero of the Month: John Rydzeski from IMT!

John is a hardworking, genuine member of the IMT staff. He has been dedicated and supportive of all the initiatives of the children's hospital and goes above and beyond to ensure the project will be successful. In his recent work with the new sepsis OPA, John's expertise and thoughtfulness led to an intuitive, easy to use OPA.

John is a very valuable member of the UGCH team, thank you for all that you do!

05/22/2026

It’s “Don’t Fry Day,” and a reminder to protect your skin while enjoying the sunshine! A little sun safety can go a long way in reducing your risk of skin cancer. 😎

Stay sun safe by:
✅ Applying broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
✅ Reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours, especially after swimming or sweating
✅ Wearing a wide-brim hat and UV-protective sunglasses
✅ Seeking shade between 10 am and 4 pm
✅ Wearing lightweight long sleeves when possible
✅ Avoiding indoor tanning beds

Learn more here: https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety/dont-fry-day

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

A group from the GCSN and the BBHU participated in the Advocates, Inc 5K this weekend 🏃🏽‍♀️

Advocates is a local not-for-profit that provides 1:1 services for individuals with developmental disabilities in an effort to help them direct their own lives and create a vision for their future, while engaging in their community settings in a meaningful way.

It was a beautiful day for a 5k!

05/20/2026

Today is World Autoimmune Arthritis Day, a time to raise awareness for the millions of people living with autoimmune arthritis, including children.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis in kids, affecting nearly 300,000 children and teens across the U.S. JIA can cause joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and make it harder for children to participate in the activities they love.

At Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, our pediatric rheumatology team works together to help patients achieve long-term remission, improve mobility, and get back to being kids.

05/19/2026

The Pediatric Patient Experience Awards celebrate the team members who go above and beyond to create exceptional experiences for pediatric patients and families at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.

These awards recognize the compassion, kindness, teamwork and dedication that help make a difference every single day.

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees and nominees for the incredible care and support you provide to our patients and families 🏅

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Amanda Valentine and Rosie Feller, RNs on 12E, for being nominated as patient experience champions by their peers!

Thank you for all you do for our patients and families!