John R. Oishei Children's Hospital

It is with great pride and excitement that we announce Benny L. Joyner, Jr., MD, as the newly-appointed Pediatrician-in-Chief at Oishei Children’s Hospital and Chief of Service for Pediatrics at Kaleida Health! A prominent pediatric intensivist, Dr. Joyner is renowned for his pioneering work in simulation training and innovative medical education. He completed his residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Pediatric Residency Program at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, where he also served as chief resident in pediatrics. Over his long and storied career, he has proven himself as an innovator and has traveled across the country to lead seminars on simulation in health care, collaboration and teamwork. Dr. Joyner’s extensive experience in building collaborative relationships across disciplines and across the care continuum will greatly enhance the health and wellness of the children we serve. We look forward to welcoming Dr. Joyner to our WNY pediatric community and onto our leadership team when he officially begins this role in January of 2025! Read more about this important role FOR our hospital: https://lnkd.in/ef5nYSMX

Huge thanks to Fisher-Price, Inc. for the $1 million donation from last year's Little People Collector Buffalo Bills set sales! Their continued support, along with the Buffalo Bills, Wegmans Food Markets and customers all over Western New York, ensures that we can continue to provide top-quality care FOR moms, kids and babies in our community!

Join us in recognizing National Disability Independence Day today! Oishei Children’s Hospital is proud to provide best-in-class care for patients with disabilities, promoting equal opportunity for all. July 26 commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Since 1956, The Variety Tent # 7 Robert Warner Center for Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation at OCH has offered comprehensive services for children in the region. This center's crucial work includes diagnostic, evaluative and therapeutic services for kids in Western New York and surrounding areas with known or suspected disabilities. Today, and every day, we are committed to providing inclusive care FOR all patients in our community! #InclusiveHealthcare

Jessica Canallatos, DDS, MS, was only a baby when she met Robert Perry, MD for the first time. Today, she greets him every day at OCH as a trusted colleague, working with patients experiencing what she and her family had many years ago. Learn more about Dr. Jessica Canallatos' inspiring journey from patient to provider at the Laurence C. Wright Craniofacial Center at OCH: https://lnkd.in/gQUp2Ara

Join us on Tuesday, July 23, for our Caring FOR Kiddos: Innovations in Craniomaxillofacial and Neurosurgery Surgery Physician/APP Dinner. Explore the latest in craniofacial conditions and the importance of early diagnosis for management and hear from our leading surgeons on why Oishei Children's Hospital is the place for your surgical needs. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e6rdQnWU Direct questions to Jen Tomasik, physician liaison: [email protected]

Jessica Canallatos, DDS, MS, has a deeply personal connection to the Craniofacial Center at Oishei Children's Hospital—she was once a patient herself! Learn more about her story from the team at WKBW-TV.

Oishei Children's Hospital hosted its bi-annual Quality Block Party last Friday! Teams from across the hospital showcased their current quality projects. Topics varied from parent/caregiver education to clinical research impacting Western New York. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated! The OCH Quality Block Party Winning Research was the Radiology Department's project, X-ray Clearance of Cervical Spine in Trauma. Other projects featured included: Caregivers and Bone Marrow Transplant Treatment (Hematology/Oncology) DoseEdge Expansion (Pharmacy) Golden Hour (NICU) Improving Maternal and Infant Care in WNY (RPC) C-section SSI Rates (Maternity Team)

This month, as we recognize Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, join us in celebrating patient outcomes FOR kids like beautiful, strong little Isla! Isla recently underwent surgery through the Laurence C. Wright Craniofacial Center at OCH to treat her cleft lip. As a nationally-recognized Approved Team by the American Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Association, the Center provides comprehensive facial reconstruction services, cleft lip and palate management, airway obstruction management and much more to the kids and babies in our community. Thank you to all of the staff at the Center for your hard work and dedication for kids like Isla! Find out more about the Laurence C. Wright Craniofacial Center: https://lnkd.in/eMD6tq6Y

“We did it. 80 miles. The first 50 running and then 30 walking. But we have 30 minutes to go. Time for one final lap.” These were the words Max Montante spoke right before their final lap of Delaware Park. Joined by friends Nick Ennis and Jack Pfalzgraf, along with swathes of family members and friends, the group completed their last lap, finishing the Mind Over Miles: 24-Hour Challenge! On June 27, we welcomed Max, Nick and Jack to Oishei Children's Hospital (OCH) as they presented the proceeds raised from their fundraiser. Going towards the Psychiatric Clinic at OCH, these funds will directly help the brave kids and teenagers in our community battling their own mental and behavioral health challenges. Thank you to Max Montante, Nick Ennis, and Jack Pfalzgraf for naming the OCH Psychiatric Clinic as one of the beneficiaries for their inspiring fundraiser!

An incredible staff, great food and big smiles made for an awesome wrap up to Healthcare Worker Appreciation Week! This week, Kaleida Health celebrated Healthcare Worker Appreciation Week with celebrations throughout ending today with lunch all together. Thank you to Kaleida Health for this week of recognition. Extra special thanks to all our staff for the phenomenal work they do every day FOR the moms, kids and babies in our community! 💙