Patient Care Pets Underfoot Could Mean a Trip to the ED By URMC Communications Apr. 9, 2009 Protect children from mishaps with pets by preparing them for encounters ahead of time, advises Anne Brayer, M.D., pediatrician of Emergency Medicine at Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University ...
Do the 'Do: Go Bald on St. Baldrick's Day By URMC Communications Mar. 30, 2009 Rochester’s 4th annual St. Baldrick’s Day will take place Sunday, May 3 at the Roost in Henrietta.
Patient Care Beware the Look-Alikes By URMC Communications Mar. 18, 2009 Ten children in Arkansas were recently served windshield wiper fluid that was mistaken for blue juice. Managing Director of the Ruth A. Lawrence Poison and Drug Information Center Norma Barton offers ...
Charity Events are Booming as Flowers Begin Blooming By URMC Communications Mar. 17, 2009 With the first signs of spring, fundraisers for Golisano Children’s Hospital are blossoming left and right.
Telemedicine Expansion Gives Parents More Options By URMC Communications Mar. 16, 2009 Parents who need after-hours healthcare for their children don’t need to turn to the Emergency Department (ED) for common childhood illnesses, such as ear infections and sore throats. The ...
Reserve a Picture Perfect Opportunity to Help Kids By URMC Communications Mar. 5, 2009 Capture magic moments of your own while making a memorable donation to our region’s children. During the month of May, schedule a session with Amanda Padgham Photography and 10 percent of the ...
Research Updated Formula Measures Kidney Function More Accurately By URMC Communications Feb. 23, 2009 Children with chronic kidney disorder are often subjected to radioactivity and a large number of blood draws when clinicians measure how well their kidneys function. This process is also ...
Children with Hypertension Have Trouble with Thinking, Memory By URMC Communications Feb. 23, 2009 Children with high blood pressure are not as good at complicated, goal-directed tasks, have more working memory problems and are not as adept at planning as their peers without hypertension, ...
The Kids Always Win at Monte Carlo Night By URMC Communications Feb. 18, 2009 You can’t go broke when you’re gambling to improve children’s health at Monte Carlo Night. Tops Markets will host its 3rd annual event to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of ...
Skin Protection Tips for Vacationers Headed South By Leslie White Feb. 4, 2009 If you’re headed south for the upcoming school break, don’t forget to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays during your vacation. Mary Gail Mercurio, M.D., a dermatologist who sees many skin ...