Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a private, non-profit 365-bed hospital located in Poughkeepsie, NY, that serves the mid-Hudson Valley. Founded in 1887, Vassar Brothers Medical Center is an affiliate of the Health Quest hospital system.
Vassar Brothers offers high-level specialized care for premature or distressed babies in the Hudson Valley’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The medical center also includes a dedicated pediatric unit. In 2015, 302 babies were cared for in their NICU and over 1,100 children were admitted to their pediatric unit for care.
2026 - Trauma PreventionCDF funded the purchase of approximately 100 helmets and safety education materials for the Hudson Valley Bicycle Safety Helmet Distribution & Education Program.
2015 - Monitoring and Care EquipmentCDF gave a Panda Warmer to Vassar Brother's Labor and Delivery Department.
2011 - VeinlitesCDF donated a two veinlites - a hand-held device that allows emergency workers to quickly and efficiently locate veins.
2009 - Neopuff Infant RespiratorsCDF donated three Neopuffs to Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Neopuff respirators provide resuscitation for premature babies and newborns.
2008 - Broselow CartsCDF provided funds to purchase the eBroselow-Luten Pediatric System, a web-based interactive color coding system that enables caregivers to speed up determination of medication doses.
2007 - TrainingCDF's grant enabled 40 Emergency Room nurses to attend a two-day Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certification Course.
CDF renovated four private rooms into pediatric treatment rooms in Vassar Brother's Emergency Department.
1999 - Broselow CartsBroselow Carts contain color coded drawers with medical equipment that correspond to children's physical dimensions. This enables emergency workers to quickly and accurately begin medical treatment.