Redefine Healthcare Support for Kids
We’re transforming how children and their families are supported during medical treatment.
Help Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care deliver innovative support services, family partnership programs, and safety and quality initiatives that advance the health and wellbeing of children and families at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone.
The Sala Difference in Action
Play Is the Best Medicine
Meet Zemi, a five-year-old who was supported by the Sala child life team during her cancer fight.
Safer Care Made Possible with Peer Coaching
Learn how safety coaches help Sala ensure exceptional patient care practices.
A Shared Commitment to Future Patients
Our campaign chair highlights the importance of giving back to help children and families in need.
Give to Our Greatest Need
Ensure that every child and every family receives personalized, high-quality, safe care.
A Guiding Light
We partner with young patients, their families, and healthcare providers for hope and healing.
Sala is an array of people, services, resources, and knowledge that lets us enhance the medical care we give to children.
Jason Fisher, MD
Director, Children’s Surgical Services, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital
The Impact of Giving
See how friends like you make a difference for the kids and families we serve.
100%
of patients with complex and chronic illnesses benefit from Sala care
32K
patient encounters by Sala child life specialists
100+
physicians-in-training completed pediatric resident communication curriculum
1 of 25
top children’s hospitals studying widespread health inequities
Last month, my daughter had to go for another endoscopy, and the Sala team worked for weeks leading up to it to prepare her. Our thanks extend to all of those who are supporting Sala.
Sara
Parent
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