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 Flu-Proofing Your Home: Proven Ways to Protect Your Family This Season By Kathleen Rock Oct. 9, 2025 Protect your family during the 2026 flu season with expert recommendations from UR Medicine. Learn vaccination timing, home hygiene strategies, and answers to common flu questions.
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 ...
Patient Care Why Childbirth Is Still Dangerous in America—and What We Can Do About It By Sydney Burrows Sep. 30, 2025 Bringing a child into the world is a natural process, but pregnancy and childbirth are also medical conditions that carry significant health risks. Our society makes things worse by not talking about ...
Patient Care Picky Eating or ARFID? How to Tell the Difference in Your Child By Kathleen Rock Sep. 26, 2025 Every parent has faced the dinnertime standoff with their child. For most kids, picky or selective eating is a normal part of development. But for some, it's so severe that it affects their health, ...
Patient Care How to Add Your Child to MyChart: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 23, 2025 Having proxy access to your child’s MyChart makes it simple to keep track of their health in one secure place.
Community From Childhood Cancer Patient to Pediatric Physician By Kathleen Rock Aug. 29, 2025 When Bridgette Merriman walks into a hospital room today, it's not as a patient anymore—but as a doctor. Her remarkable story shows that receiving the right care can lead to a life's calling.
Research Fragile X Syndrome: What Happens in the Brain? By Emily Boynton Aug. 25, 2025 Scientists clarify how the Fragile X protein FMRP works and what happens when its missing, like in patients with Fragile X. The research challenges the predominant theory in the field and establishes ...
Patient Care Why Does My Child’s Stomach Hurt? 5 Common Causes of Stomach Pain in Kids By Kathleen Rock Aug. 22, 2025 "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 School Year Stress: Acing the Back-to-School Season By Elizabeth Beach, Kathleen Rock Aug. 13, 2025 A guide for parents during the busy back-to-school season.
