This 726-bed institution serves as a focus for a diverse spectrum of regional patient care and is a highly regarded tertiary care center. In pediatrics, it is a world-reowned center for the care of children with neurosurgical, cardiovascular, maxillofacial, and genetic disorders and provides a wealth of experiences for house staff. Tisch Hospital has 55 pediatric medical and surgical beds, plus intensive care units for pediatric and neonatal patients. The fully computerized Hospital Information System allows residents easy access to medical, nursing, and laboratory data on all patients.
The Skirball Institute for Biomolecular Medicine
Opened in 1992, this outstanding facility's mandate is to determine the biomolecular basis for disease and devise new treatments. It promises to attract the world's best scientists and provide an atmosphere of exciting discovery for the entire Medical Center.
Stephen D.Hassenfeld Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
This innovative, comprehensive outpatient program, located across First Avenue from Tisch Hospital, is dedicated to providing the most advanced medical care available, while continually searching for better ways to care children with hematologic and oncologic problems. A major thrust of the center is helping young patients and their families adjust to the changes in their lives caused by severe illness.