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CDF Grant Recipient:

Vassar Brothers Medical Center

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.

Grants Awarded:
  • Panda Warmer2015 - Monitoring Equipment

    CDF gave a Panda Warmer to Vassar Brother's Labor and Delivery Department.

  • Veinlite2011 - Veinlites

    CDF donated a two veinlites - a hand-held device that allows emergency workers to quickly and efficiently locate veins.

  • Neopuff Ventilator2009 - Neopuff Infant Respirators

    CDF donated three Neopuffs to Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Neopuff respirators provide resuscitation for premature babies and newborns.

  • eBroselow2008 - Broselow Carts

    CDF 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.

  • Nurses in training2007 - Training

    CDF's grant enabled 40 Emergency Room nurses to attend a two-day Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certification Course.

  • 2006 - Pediatric Treatment Areas

    CDF renovated four private rooms into pediatric treatment rooms in Vassar Brother's Emergency Department.

  • Braslow-Cart1999 - Broselow Carts

    Broselow 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.