Babypalooza at Woodhull Hospital

Woodhull Babies 014 — Cuteness overload—here is 1 of more than 30 babies that came for a reunion brunch at Woodhull Hospital. *Photo credit: Lori Ann Doyon*

Woodhull Hospital’s Auxiliary Board sponsored the hospital’s first multiple birth reunion. NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull is the only hospital in Brooklyn to receive the Baby Friendly designation. The hospital announced in July that Baby-Friendly USA, an initiative of the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), had awarded them this rating.

Woodhull Babies 009 — Dr. Alexander Rodriguez holds the Acateco twins. *Photo credit: Lori Ann Doyon*

Since June, the hospital has delivered fifteen multiple births (14 sets of twins and 1 set of triplets). More than 30 babies and their families attended the reunion brunch on December 6^th.

“Today’s reunion is an exciting, festive occasion, but it’s also a testament to the importance of accessible, high-quality pre-natal care,” said Gregory Calliste, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. “We are proud to offer all New Yorkers the best possible care throughout all stages of life.”