Dr. Alan Hilfer, Chief Psychologist at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, was interviewed by CBS News in response to the Boston Marathon bombing regarding how children can be profoundly affected by what they hear and see. Click the above link to read the article on the CBS News website.

Dr. Alan Astrow, Director of Hematology/Oncology at the Maimonides Cancer Center in Brooklyn, NY,  was interviewed by HealthDay on a new approach to multiple myeloma treatment which researchers say resulted in high remission rates without the risks tied to radiotherapy. To read the article o...

With the onset of Spring comes a forecast for an intense allergy season this year. Dr. Michael Marcus, an adult and pediatric allergy specialist at Maimonides, offers a variety of strategies for coping with symptoms.

Maimonides has been named a Healthgrades “Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™” for the fourth year in a row, and also is designated as one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals” by Healthgrades for 2013.

As Maimonides becomes a University Hospital and the Brooklyn Campus of Einstein, both partnerships will advance education, research and patient care for the communities we serve.

Dr. Karamitopoulos gives us a glimpse into the moments that define the work of a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. We find her caring for a four-month-old baby girl who suffers from a congenital condition which causes the development of extra fingers on her little hands.

This is Brooklyn, and we take care of our own. If you listen to WFAN, 1010 WINS or WCBS radio, then you've likely heard these words. Our radio spot proudly tells everyone that Maimonides is the Official Hospital and Team Physicians of the Brooklyn Nets.

This third installment of our "Going Beyond" series features Dr. Paul Vastola and his work helping children as part of the Cleft Lip and Palate Service. Watch his story.

Maimonides is proud to be one of the largest independent teaching hospitals in the United States. Clinical excellence, innovative technology and extraordinary diversity are the hallmarks of the educational experience we offer.

The new Bay Parkway Multi-Specialty Pediatric Center, designed to be child-friendly and welcoming to young patients, provides quality care for children, with many specialty services conveniently located under one roof.

Dr. Alan Hilfer, Chief Psychologist at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, was interviewed by the New York Daily News on the ways children continue to be affected by superstorm Sandy. Dr. Hilfer is quoted in the article, which can be read on the Daily News website by clicking the...

On the eve of their first season, the Brooklyn Nets visited the kids at Maimonides Infants & Children's Hospital. The team—including Deron Williams, Joe Johnson and Kris Humphries—played with the patients, took pictures, and signed jerseys and caps.

The Maimonides Infants & Children’s Hospital welcomed the NYPD Finest Football team for a surprise visit to the pediatric patients on Aron 6.

Dr. Alan Hilfer, Chief Psychologist at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, was interviewed by ABC News on getting children back onto regular sleep schedules for the beginning of school in the Fall. The story aired on ABC’s morning news program, and can be read on their website by ...

With kids going back to school, Dr. Mara Karamitopoulos, a pediatric orthopedist, explains proper backpack use. Even adults are guilty of these “Don’ts,” so mom and dad should pay attention too!

Dr. Alan Hilfer, Chief Psychologist at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, was interviewed by Michelle Charlesworth of WABC Eyewitness News on ways children can overcome bullying at school. You can watch the piece on the ABC website by clicking the above link.

Dr. Estevan Garcia, Vice Chair of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, was interviewed by WABC-TV Eyewitness News for a series on Summer Safety for Kids. The first piece deals with mosquito, tick and bee bites; the second focuses on precaut...

The heat's been on the past few weeks. Beach trips and barbecues make us more inclined to spend time outside, but sun protection and bug repellent aren’t the only things we have to worry about. Heat and humidity can make it difficult to breathe and often exacerbate respiratory problems.

Mika, a Child Life Specialist at the Maimonides Infants & Children's Hospital, let us accompany her during one of her shifts to find out the vital role child life specialists play in easing the experience and helping children cope during their hospital stays.

Dr. Lisa Altshuler, Director of the Kids Weight Down Program at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, discusses a new study which indicates that weight-loss surgery may be effective in some teenagers. Dr. Altshuler points out that surgery is a drastic solution, and anything that disrupts abs...