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Hoekelman Center

We are a unique program that connects doctors with non-profits to benefit kids and adults by making our communities healthier places to live.

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Pediatric Links with the Community (PLC)

PLC is a two-week rotation for residents and Medical Students in the community.

Pediatric Links with the Community

CARE Track

(Community Health & Advocacy Resident Education)

The CARE Track is an elective two-year longitudinal training experience.

CARE Track

LARC Initiative

(Long-Acting Reversible Contraception)

The Greater Rochester LARC Initiative: A Community-Level Initiative to Prevent Unintended Teen Pregnancy

LARC Initiative

The Hoekelman Center is...

A national leader for community pediatrics, based on numerous national awards from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), etc.
Recognized at a national level with articles published in major journals like Pediatrics and Academic Medicine.
A connector, maintaining excellent community relationships with dozens of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).
An expert in the planning, implementation and evaluation of community based projects.
Learn more about the Hoekelman Center!

Advocacy Flash Card (Community Resources)»

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