First Lady of the Republic of Niger, Dr. Malika Issoufou Mahamadou, met with President John C. LaRosa, MD, and toured Downstate as part of her quest to improve healthcare in her country.

University Hospital of SUNY Downstate is a leader in advanced medical care. It is the only hospital in Brooklyn backed by the expertise of an outstanding medical school and the research facilities of a world class academic center.

There are a million and a half children in New York City. Which means a million and a half throats and noses and three million ears for parents to worry about.

We know what parents worry about: your child is sick and you can't reach your doctor. At times like those remember University Hospital SUNY Downstate and our new pediatric emergency rooms.