There have been three recently confirmed Measles cases in Monroe County. These cases have caused distress and concern for many parents. This article will give you facts about measles, well-respected informational websites to use, and what to do if you think you may have been exposed. Measles is highly contagious. It is primarily transmitted by[…]
Dental Practice Name Types of Medicaid Types of Medicaid Youngest Age Seen Offers Sedation ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED Eastman Dental Center Blue Choice Option, MVP Option, United Healthcare, Fee-for Service Medicaid Fidelis 1 year Yes 625 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14620 275-6051 Anthony Jordan Health Center Holland Street Blue Choice Option, MVP Option,[…]
Foodlink Curbside Market Foodlink offers a multitude of programs and services throughout the Greater Rochester Area and surrounding counties. Not only are they a foodbank and distribution center to local food pantries and soup kitchens, but they have a multitude of other programs and services including their mobile Curbside Markets! According to the Foodlink website,[…]
As a Pediatrician I have been aware of the amazing work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation for many years. It was not until I had the opportunity to meet with a representative from the Western New York chapter of the organization and then the mother of a Wish Kid that many of my preconceived notions were[…]
“Beginning with trust, ending with extraordinary outcomes.” *From the NFP Website The Nurse-Family Partnership is an amazing organization with a branch right here in Rochester that teams up first-time, low-income pregnant women with nurses for free home visits. Every one to two weeks, from early in the pregnancy until the child turns two years old,[…]
During the last 20 years, research has brought to light the dangers of an unsafe sleep environment for a newborn. This year the Safe to Sleep Campaign turns 20 and we would like to take this opportunity to discuss the importance of safe sleeping conditions for all children less than one year of age. There[…]
What is Early Intervention? According to the Monroe County Early Intervention (EI) program website, Early Intervention is the voluntary developmental monitoring, evaluation, and services program offered by New York State to families and children ages birth through two years. Early Intervention serves children and their families from birth through 2 years of age “where there[…]
“Nursing area sign” by Pete unseth – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Commons – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nursing_area_sign.png#/media/File:Nursing_area_sign.png Breastfeeding is natural and can be hard. There are few things as natural, and controversial, as breastfeeding. Pregnant women and new mothers are confronted with a sea of public opinion, family pressure, and internal struggles about whether[…]
COLIC One of the toughest challenges parents of a newborn may face is the excessive crying and inability to soothe their baby, also known as colic. Colic is generally defined as unexplained crying for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week, for more than three weeks, beginning in an infant[…]
Long-active reversible contraceptives (LARCs) have been integral contraceptive choices since they first gained popularity in the 1970’s. LARCs include Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal implants, both of which confer stellar efficacy in preventing pregnancy. In February 2015, the CDC released a data brief discussing the current trends in usage of LARC. The key findings[…]
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