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[…]
On an initial walk-through of the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester, distracted by the pool tables, gym and busy-bodied children running around after school, it is entirely possible to miss one of the most important rooms in the building. However, the children know this room well, as it contains the means by which[…]
Community Place Overview: This is a nonprofit agency founded on the belief that everyone should enjoy the same health, economic, and social opportunities no matter their social circumstances. The Community Place serves residents of Northeast Rochester. They are a leading neighborhood-based community center, offering a wide range of social, developmental, and educational programs delivered throughout[…]
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