Gabriel Andral

Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone is No. 1 in New York for Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone is the highest ranked in New York for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery care, based on the national specialty ranking in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" guide released this week.

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  • NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone is the highest ranked in New York for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery care, based on the national specialty ranking in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" guide released this week.
  • "We are immensely proud to be recognized, validating our commitment to deliver high-quality, family-centered care to those who need us most."
  • "These successful outcomes are why Hassenfeld Children's Hospital is a recognized leader in the multidisciplinary care of pediatric heart conditions."
  • Congenital heart surgery at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital is a national leader performing nearly 250 operations annually on the full spectrum of pediatric and adult congenital heart disease including transplantation.

Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone Performs Its First Pediatric Heart Transplant

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a historic first-ever milestone for Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone, a team of pediatric cardiac surgeons successfully replaced the heart of Maz Zisan, an 18-year-old boy from Brooklyn Heights with end-stage heart failure on August 28, 2021.

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  • "Heart transplantation was the only lifesaving option for Maz to have an improved second chance at life," says Rakesh Singh, MD, medical director of the Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Program, pediatric cardiologist and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone.
  • "The successful completion of our first transplant is a testament to the teamwork within Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone."
  • "He is healthy and home thanks to the excellent care he received at every level especially within the Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Program here at NYU Langone.
  • In September 2020, the Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Program, part of the Pediatric Congenital Heart Program at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, was established.

Zing Health Aligns Corporate Mission and Philanthropy With Pledge 1%

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

"Our mission at Zing Health is to create a positive effect on our communities and ensure that everyone reaches optimal health,"said Zing Health Founder and CEO Dr.Eric E. Whitaker.

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  • "Our mission at Zing Health is to create a positive effect on our communities and ensure that everyone reaches optimal health,"said Zing Health Founder and CEO Dr.Eric E. Whitaker.
  • As part of this mission, Zing Health is a partner in Pledge 1% , which champions corporate donations and public engagement among early-stage companies.
  • "We are incredibly excited that Zing Health has taken the pledge," said Amy Lesnick, chief executive of Pledge 1%.
  • Pledge 1% sharpens the Zing Health focus on volunteering and making a difference, continuing its mission to build better communities.