Tom Golisano Creates Golisano Children's Alliance with $253 Million Commitment

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The Golisano Children's Alliance, a new initiative by entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano, aims to unite six new children's hospitals and four existing ones, including Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, to improve access to pediatric care. With a $253 million commitment, the alliance will enhance resource sharing and expand crucial pediatric care services. This marks a significant milestone in Mr. Golisano's philanthropic journey, raising his lifetime giving to over $1 billion.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tom Golisano has committed $253 million to the Golisano Children's Alliance, supporting six new children's hospitals and four existing ones, including Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.
  • The alliance aims to strengthen pediatric care by expanding services, enhancing collaboration, and ensuring access to high-quality medical attention for children and families.
  • The six new hospitals supported by Golisano include Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Penn State Health Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Maryland Children's Hospital, University of Vermont Children's Hospital, and WVU Medicine Children's Hospital.
  • Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital has cared for over 100,000 children and adolescents since its opening in 2009, with over 1.1 million visits logged at its ambulatory clinics and after-hours care locations.
  • The hospital was ranked by Money magazine as the 17th best hospital for pediatric care in the country earlier this year.
  • The Golisano Children's Alliance includes 10 hospitals, with the potential for others to join, aiming to build a nationally recognized network for pediatric healthcare.
  • Tom Golisano plans to continue making transformative gifts to strengthen the alliance.

Statistics:

  • $253 million: Tom Golisano's commitment to the Golisano Children's Alliance
  • +$1 billion: Golisano's lifetime philanthropic giving
  • 100,000+: Number of children and adolescents cared for by Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital since its opening in 2009
  • 1.1 million+: Number of visits logged at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital's ambulatory clinics and after-hours care locations
  • 6: Number of new children's hospitals supported by Golisano
  • 4: Number of existing Golisano Children's Hospitals that are part of the alliance
  • 17: Ranking of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital by Money magazine for pediatric care
  • 10: Number of hospitals currently part of the Golisano Children's Alliance
  • 2026: Date when the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital will become the Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo

Sources:

  • SUNY Upstate Medical University news release
  • Money magazine article on pediatric care rankings
  • Golisano Children's Alliance press release