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,[…]
The holiday season brings a time to reflect on the past year, reunite with family and friends, and celebrate the many cultural and religious holidays that take place at the end of the calendar year. It is great opportunity to focus on the things that are most important to us and to teach our children[…]
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[…]
On Friday, July 14th 2017, our Executive Director, Dr. Megan Lasaponara, made her second appearance on Good Day Rochester. She discussed the great work that Kids Thrive 585 does and promoted our July 16th Family Fun Day Fundraiser in the interview with anchor Jennifer Johnson. Interview link: http://foxrochester.com/news/good-day-rochester/kids-thrive-585-holding-family-fun-day-fundraiser On Thursday, August 4th 2016, our Executive[…]
“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[…]
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