Patient Care Why Does My Child’s Stomach Hurt? 5 Common Causes of Stomach Pain in Kids By Kathleen Rock Jan. 8, 2026 "My stomach hurts." It's one of the most common complaints from school-aged children and young teens. Occasional stomach pain in kids is normal, but when it happens often, it's important to know the ...
Patient Care Can My Child Outgrow a Food Allergy? What Parents Need to Know Today By Kathleen Rock Dec. 19, 2025 Is your child's food allergy forever? Here's what science says about which allergies kids most often outgrow—and why.
Research Wilmot Highlights Blood Cancer Research at National Meeting By Leslie Orr Dec. 12, 2025 Investigators participated in nearly 90 presentations at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting.
Community A Lightning Strike, Frantic Cries for Help, and a Stranger Who Refused to Let a Teen Die By Leslie White Dec. 9, 2025 “I thought someone had a heart attack and maybe needed CPR. I came to the scene to find a girl had been struck by lightning. Another person had started pressing on her chest…he said he really didn’t ...
Patient Care Sledding Safety and More: Keeping Winter Playtime Injury-Free By Kathleen Rock Dec. 5, 2025 Sledding is one of the most common causes of cold-weather injuries. Remember these physician-recommended ways to make sledding and other activities safe for your children this winter season.
Community Rooted in Rochester: Dr. Tina Sosa’s Path from Child Life Volunteer to Children’s Hospital Leader By Kathleen Rock Nov. 21, 2025 A Rochester native, Dr. Tina Sosa reflects on how her early volunteer work at Golisano Children’s Hospital shaped her journey from Child Life volunteer to Chief Quality Officer.
Patient Care How to Reduce Holiday Stress for Kids—and Yourself By Kathleen Rock Nov. 18, 2025 Busy schedules, family dynamics, and unrealistic expectations can leave kids and parents feeling stressed during the holidays. Reduce holiday stress for yourself and your children with these expert ...
Patient Care The Positives of Social Media for Teens and How Parents Can Guide Safe Use By Kathleen Rock Nov. 6, 2025 It’s easy to think of social media as the villain in every teen’s story, but it doesn’t have to be. Focusing only on the negatives overlooks an important reality: social media can help teens connect, ...
People Ruth A. Lawrence, MD, 1924–2025: A Trailblazer in Lactation Medicine and Child Health By Scott Hesel Oct. 14, 2025 A pediatrician and internationally recognized leader in breastfeeding science, Lawrence passed away at the age of 101. During a career spanning more than seven decades at the University of Rochester ...
Patient Care Golisano Children’s Hospital Earns National Recognition in Four Pediatric Specialties By Scott Hesel Oct. 6, 2025 UR Medicine’s Golisano Children’s Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation’s best in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, earning distinction in ...