NYU Langone Health has launched a transformative $60 million initiative aimed at revolutionizing women’s healthcare through a newly established center in Midtown Manhattan. The Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative, housed at the East 53rd Street Ambulatory Care Center, is set to deliver comprehensive, holistic care to women across all life stages.
Funded by a remarkable $50 million donation from philanthropists Allison and Roberto Mignone, complemented by a $10 million gift from philanthropist Ken Griffin, the collaborative will focus on filling longstanding gaps in women’s health. The center is designed to deliver care across 20 clinical specialties, addressing everything from preventive screenings and pregnancy to menopause, fibroids, and mental wellness.
Inspired by Personal Experience
The vision for the center was deeply influenced by Allison Mignone’s personal journey with triple-negative breast cancer. Diagnosed three years ago, her treatment at NYU Langone highlighted the importance of integrated, personalized care. She expressed a desire to provide all women—regardless of background or socioeconomic status—with access to the same high-quality care that she received.
“I realized how fortunate I was to have a network of excellent doctors and support, but many women do not have that access,” she shared. This realization sparked the mission to develop a unified health center that brings together expert care, research, and education under one roof.
Services Across the Life Span
The Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative provides a wide array of services, all designed with the goal of offering seamless care tailored to the unique medical needs of women throughout their lives. The center is staffed by more than 125 expert clinicians and covers a wide range of specialties:
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Preventive Health & Screenings: Annual wellness exams, cancer screenings, and gynecological checkups.
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Fertility & Reproductive Medicine: Advanced treatment options in partnership with NYU Langone’s Fertility Center.
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Pregnancy & High-Risk Obstetrics: Personalized monitoring and same-day procedures for complex pregnancies.
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Gynecologic Specialties: Treatment centers for fibroids, endometriosis, and menopause.
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Primary & Specialty Care: Internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, rheumatology, and gastroenterology.
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Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine: Preventive and rehabilitative care through the Women’s Sports Medicine Program.
Promoting Healthful Aging
A key component of the initiative is the new Griffin Healthspan and Vitality Center. Located on the second floor of the collaborative, this facility emphasizes wellness throughout aging. Offerings include mental health therapy, stress management, nutrition coaching, and tailored fitness programs to help women maintain energy and well-being as they age.
The center also provides support for caregivers, women experiencing burnout, and those recovering from trauma, reflecting a comprehensive approach to long-term physical and emotional health.
A Hub for Research and Education
Beyond clinical care, the collaborative is also designed to serve as a leading center for women’s health research and education. It will host clinical trials for high-risk patients and utilize advanced diagnostics, including MRIs for bone and fat composition and targeted cancer screenings. The facility is also initiating new academic courses focused on women’s health for future medical professionals.
The intention is to ensure that treatment approaches not only reflect the latest scientific advancements but are also tailored specifically for women—an area historically underrepresented in medical research.
A Transformational Milestone
The launch of the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative marks a significant evolution in how women’s healthcare is approached in urban centers. With its multidisciplinary team, state-of-the-art facilities, and patient-first philosophy, it aims to set a new standard for accessible, integrated care.
The initiative underscores a growing national recognition of the need for healthcare systems to address women’s unique biological, psychological, and social needs comprehensively—and to do so under one coordinated umbrella.
