Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Services

Any parent will say there is nothing more important than the health of their child.

Our team of experienced pediatricians knows that, and we are dedicated to the overall health and wellbeing of your child, from infancy to adolescence. That’s why we provide a full range of pediatric services at WMCHealth’s acclaimed pediatric hospital: the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. 

At our full-service facility in Valhalla, your child will receive an uncompromised, advanced level of care in a compassionate environment that promotes healing. From attending to the most urgent situations at our Level I pediatric trauma unit, to well visits with our pediatric primary care physicians, we are with your family every step of the way, providing expert pediatric medical services close to home. Families in the Poughkeepsie area also have local access to dedicated Pediatric Inpatient Care through Maria Fareri Children’s Healthcare Services at MidHudson Regional Hospital.

Our Approach

We understand that a child’s health affects the entire family. We take a family-centered approach to involve parents, siblings, and family members in every step of your child’s treatment.

Our unique offerings include: 

• At our hospital, we don’t want kids to feel like they’re in the hospital. We want to give them a chance to be carefree at a time that might not be. In our lobby, we feature the world’s largest dollhouse, a sports arcade, a performing arts stage, and a walk-through aquarium. We also offer child life and creative arts therapy. Our hospital is organized into “neighborhoods,” not wards, with themes that allow children to feel a sense of fun, adventure, familiarity, and comfort. 
• The Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley is located steps away from the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The house is a temporary home away from home, providing a supportive and comforting environment for families of critically ill or traumatically injured children. It offers overnight accommodations, meals, laundry, and respite services, helping to ease some of the burdens families experience when faced with their child’s medical treatment.
• The Caregiver Center is a tranquil space to help caregivers manage the stress and emotional challenges that are part of caring for someone who is seriously ill or injured. The center provides free resources, programs, and referrals. 
• Our calming areas, such as gardens and walking paths, are a place to reflect, relax, and be together.
• Maria Fareri’s Children’s Healthcare Services at Midhudson Regional Hospital
  Children have local access to dedicated care in Poughkeepsie. This service for our community allows children and their families to stay closer to home for the care they need. Our Pediatric Inpatient Unit includes pediatric suites, a pediatric activity room, and a music therapy room.