John R. Oishei Children's Hospital

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John R. Oishei Children's Hospital
Location Buffalo, New York
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State New York
Country United States
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Website [ochbuffalo.org Official website]


John R. Oishei Children's Hospital is a pediatric acute care hospital located in Buffalo, New York. The hospital has 185 beds and is affiliated with the University at Buffalo. It is a part of the Kaleida Health system and provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults aged 0–21 throughout Western New York.

History[edit]

The hospital was founded in 2017, replacing the Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. It was named after John R. Oishei, a prominent local philanthropist and founder of the Oishei Foundation.

Facilities[edit]

John R. Oishei Children's Hospital is equipped with a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which is the highest level of care available for newborns. The hospital also features a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), a pediatric emergency department, and a wide range of pediatric surgical services.

Services[edit]

The hospital offers a variety of services including:

Affiliations[edit]

John R. Oishei Children's Hospital is affiliated with the University at Buffalo's Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. This affiliation provides access to cutting-edge research and educational opportunities for medical students and residents.

Research and Education[edit]

The hospital is involved in various clinical trials and research projects aimed at improving pediatric healthcare outcomes. It also serves as a teaching hospital, providing training and education for future healthcare professionals.

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