In a transformative move for women’s healthcare, NYU Langone Health has launched the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative, a $60 million initiative aimed at delivering comprehensive, integrated care to women at every stage of life.
The newly formed collaborative is located at the East 53rd Street Ambulatory Care Center in Midtown Manhattan. This state-of-the-art facility spans 195,000 square feet over five clinical floors and includes around 100 patient exam rooms, seven advanced procedure suites, and over 125 specialized providers.
A Vision Rooted in Personal Experience
Allison Mignone, who along with her husband Roberto donated $50 million to fund the initiative, was inspired by her own health journey. Diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer three years ago, she experienced first-hand the challenges women face navigating fragmented healthcare systems.
“My vision is for women to be seen,” said Mignone. “Too often, we’re not honest about what we’re experiencing. We’re rushed, we’re overlooked.”
Her donation, along with a $10 million contribution from Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, has empowered NYU Langone to realize a long-envisioned dream: a facility where women’s health is not an afterthought but a primary focus.
Comprehensive, Lifelong Care for Women
The Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative will offer care across 20 specialties, including preventive medicine, gynecology, obstetrics, menopause and midlife health, and fibroid treatment. Services are tailored to meet the needs of women across all ages, from adolescence through post-menopause.
The goal is to centralize expertise, provide a seamless patient experience, and support women in achieving optimal health outcomes. The center emphasizes personalized care through a combination of traditional medicine and lifestyle interventions supported by evidence-based research.
The Griffin Healthspan and Vitality Center
Included in the collaborative is the Griffin Healthspan and Vitality Center. This new offering focuses on healthy aging, delivering wellness programs that incorporate physical activity classes, nutrition and dietary coaching, and mental health therapies.
High-tech diagnostic services, including body composition scans, aim to provide deeper insights into each patient’s health status, enabling tailored treatment plans. This center represents a proactive shift in healthcare—one that prioritizes wellness and longevity.
“Through their compassionate, personalized care and groundbreaking research, NYU Langone’s medical professionals are leading the way in advancing women’s health and wellness,” said Griffin.
Transforming Medical Education and Research
The collaborative will also play a vital role in reshaping medical education and clinical research. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is launching new coursework dedicated to women’s health to ensure that future healthcare providers are better equipped to address gender-specific health issues.
Furthermore, the facility will facilitate clinical trials, with a focus on high-risk patient groups and under-researched conditions affecting women. This research effort aims to close the historical gap in women’s health studies and contribute to globally applicable healthcare innovations.
A Space Designed for Women, by Women
The design of the facility itself reflects its mission. Art, furniture, textiles, and other decorative elements have been created by women, reinforcing the center’s identity as a space dedicated to women’s empowerment and health.
By integrating specialized care, wellness programs, education, and research, NYU Langone’s initiative sets a new standard for women’s healthcare. This collaborative is not just a medical hub—it’s a holistic, woman-centered ecosystem built for the future.
Looking Ahead
With the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative, NYU Langone is pioneering a model of healthcare that treats women as whole individuals, not just a collection of symptoms. It’s a step toward equity in medicine and a blueprint that could inspire similar initiatives across the country.
