June 23, 2009

The Hospital for Joint Diseases (HJD) at NYU Langone Medical Center this week opened a newly renovated Elly Hammerman Inpatient Pediatric Unit for children recovering from surgery for complex orthopaedic and neurological conditions.

The state-of-the-art nine-bed unit features more private patient rooms than the previous unit. In addition, all of the rooms are designed to allow a family member to stay overnight. The unit also has a private area for caregiver/family conferences, a family waiting area, and a special play area for children.

"We all realize that hospitals can be scary places for children," said David A. Dibner, senior vice president for HJD hospital operations and the musculoskeletal strategic area." Our new unit will make post-op recovery more comfortable both physically and emotionally for both patients and their families. This unit was built to meet the unique needs of our pediatric patients."

Steve Hammerman, husband of HJD board member Elly Hammerman, provided funding for the new inpatient pediatric unit, which is named in honor of his wife.

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