GIVING TUESDAY
DECEMBER 3, 2024
CELEBRATING HOPE, HEALING & HISTORY
This year, Giving Tuesday is on December 3. Giving Tuesday provides us with an opportunity to show that when our donors come together for good, small acts can create big change!
This year we are focusing on Hope, Healing and History combining the celebration of American Friends of ALYN’s 90th anniversary, the hospital’s long history of compassionate care, and the hope that this provides to our patients and their families.
ALYN Hospital’s Healing from Trauma program is a testament to ALYN’s strengths. ALYN’s unique multidisciplinary approach has made it an expert in treating children experiencing psychological trauma, which has become more prevalent in the wake of October 7 and the ongoing conflict.
Since October 7, ALYN Hospital has seen an increase in the number of patients with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a functional physical condition (i.e. pain, paralysis) without an organic cause that is brought about because of emotional distress. While the root cause is psychological, treatment must be a combination of mental health work as well as physical rehabilitation. The combination has been shown to be successful.
Given ALYN’s holistic approach, a child with FND can receive all the services needed in one place. ALYN has been treating FND for 15 years and is considered an expert. Many doctors will refer children to ALYN over other pediatric facilities as a result.
Dr. Emmanuel Kornitzer, Director of the Pediatric Rehabilitation and Day Hospitalization Departments at ALYN Hospital, recently published the following article on the topic: READ HERE
Learn more about the Healing from Trauma program and be ready to support our efforts to ensure that all the children at ALYN are receiving the best care possible.