Annual Anne E. Dyson Memorial Grand Rounds & Child Advocacy Forum
Annual Anne E. Dyson Memorial Grand Rounds & Child Advocacy Forum
Dyson Day 2026
"The Joy of Literacy: How the Science of Reading Can Improve Children's Health"
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. EST
Location: Join us on Zoom!
Presenters
Andy Aligne, M.P.H.
Director, Hoekleman Center
Kelly McDermott, M.S.
Community Liaison
About Dr. Anne E. Dyson
A pediatrician and philanthropist, Dr. Dyson was the driving force behind nationwide efforts to refocus our attention on children in the community, especially those who suffer from violence, poverty, hunger and other social ills.
Under her leadership, the Dyson Foundation funded 10 pediatric residency training programs, including the University of Rochester, to enhance training in community health and advocacy. The Anne E. Dyson Memorial Grand Rounds & Child Advocacy Forum celebrates her legacy and promotes the great work being done on behalf of children in the Rochester community and beyond.
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View Previous Dyson Day Presentations
- 2025 Dr. Deb Chiodo "The Fourth R Program: An Evidence-based Approach to the Prevention of Youth Risk Behaviors, Including Teen Dating Violence"
- 2024 Dr. Sue Gasparino "Promoting Physical Fitness Opportunities for all Children"
- 2023 "Hydroponic Gardening and Produce Prescriptions as a Tool for Addressing Food Insecurity"
- 2022 Kareem Weaver "Literacy For All: Chaos or Community."
- 2021 Dr. Megan Callanan Lasaponara, Dr. Sarah Collins McGowan, Jennifer Quick, Atahsia Walker, Dr. Karina Vattana, Sara Christensen, Dr. Tyler Stephen "Rochester Thriving Forward: Celebrating Resilience in the Community."
- 2020, Dr. Cappy Collins, Dr. Sara Horstmann "The Social Determinants of Health: What Should We Do About Them, and How Does One Teach That?"
- 2019, Dr. Carol St. George, “Hooked on Literacy.”
- 2018, Dr. Nirupama Laroia, “Helping Babies Breathe: a global health initiative for decreasing infant mortality.”
- 2017, Panel discussion “What do we do with the answers?” Connecting families with resources after we ask about household conditions and social determinants of health.”
Accreditation: The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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