By Harper Reeve, Senior Correspondent
NYU Langone Health has launched a groundbreaking $60 million initiative to transform women’s healthcare through the creation of the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative. Located at its state-of-the-art East 53rd Street Ambulatory Care Center in Manhattan, the collaborative is set to provide comprehensive, integrated care tailored specifically to the unique needs of women.
The program is funded by a $50 million donation from philanthropists Allison and Roberto Mignone, alongside a $10 million contribution from hedge fund manager Ken Griffin. These gifts mark one of the most substantial private investments ever made in a women’s health program in the United States.
A Vision Rooted in Personal Experience
The collaborative was inspired by Allison Mignone’s own health journey. A survivor of triple-negative breast cancer, Mignone’s experience navigating the healthcare system motivated her to spearhead an initiative that prioritizes access, education, and equitable care for women.
“As a woman, a mother of four daughters, and a breast cancer survivor, I understand deeply the gaps that exist in our healthcare system,” Mignone said during the unveiling. “We want to build something that doesn’t just treat women, but truly sees them.”
Comprehensive Services Under One Roof
The Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative will unite more than 125 specialists across 20 critical areas of women’s health. Services will span preventive medicine, reproductive care, prenatal and postnatal support, menopause and midlife treatment, and chronic condition management, such as fibroids and autoimmune diseases.
NYU Langone’s goal is to create a seamless experience where women can access everything from diagnostics and specialist consultations to integrative therapies and health coaching, all under one roof.
This integrated model responds to growing recognition that women often face fragmented care when addressing health issues that span multiple medical disciplines.
Elevating Healthspan and Vitality
Complementing the collaborative’s core offerings is the newly established Griffin Healthspan and Vitality Center, made possible by Ken Griffin’s $10 million donation. This center will focus on enhancing quality of life through proactive wellness interventions.
Areas of focus will include physical vitality, personalized nutrition plans, mental health support, and advanced diagnostics to optimize long-term wellbeing. This reflects a growing trend in healthcare: prioritizing not just lifespan, but healthspan—the number of years individuals live in good health.
“We are reimagining how healthcare can serve women at every life stage, emphasizing wellness and vitality, not just disease treatment,” said Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph, a leading physician involved in the project.
Enhancing Education and Research
Beyond clinical services, the collaborative will also support research and education initiatives. New academic programs at NYU Grossman School of Medicine will be developed to train future healthcare professionals in the complexities of women’s health.
These programs aim to bridge knowledge gaps in areas often under-researched in medical training, such as autoimmune diseases that disproportionately affect women or the impact of hormonal changes on chronic conditions.
The collaborative will also offer clinical trials, advanced medical imaging, and patient-centered studies aimed at shaping the next generation of women’s health treatment standards.
Building on an Established Legacy
The Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative will expand upon the existing Joan H. Tisch Center for Women’s Health, established in 2011. It represents a strategic step in NYU Langone’s broader vision to lead the nation in women-centric medical innovation.
With the Ambulatory Care Center’s central location in Midtown Manhattan, the collaborative is expected to serve thousands of women annually from all boroughs and beyond.
“Women are more than just patients—they are leaders, caretakers, and backbones of our communities,” said Dr. Joseph. “It’s time the healthcare system reflects that.”