Patient Care When Should Your Child See a Pediatric Rheumatologist? By Kathleen Rock Mar. 5, 2026 Pediatric rheumatologists diagnose and treat conditions that affect a child's joints, muscles, bones, and immune system—often providing answers when symptoms aren't easily explained. When should you ...
Patient Care Does Strep Throat Go Away on Its Own? By Kathleen Rock Jan. 30, 2026 Does strep throat go away on its own? Learn symptoms to watch for, when antibiotics are needed, and why prompt treatment matters—especially for kids.
Patient Care Early Signs of Congenital Heart Defects in Babies: What Parents Should Watch For By Kathleen Rock Jan. 22, 2026 Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defect. While most are minor and can be detected early, knowing what's normal—and what needs evaluation—can help parents act quickly ...
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, ...
