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Keeping Kids Safe: Food Allergies During the Holidays

The holidays are coming up, and we know that everyone is looking forward to enjoying a holiday meal with their family and friends. But, for parents of children with food allergies, this time of year can bring uncertainty and unease. Help keep your little ones safe this holiday season with the following food allergy tips! … Continue reading

Should My Child be Checked for Scoliosis?

An abnormal curve of the spine, resembling an “S” or “C” may be scoliosis, a common musculoskeletal disorder. Scoliosis is especially common in adolescents, but can affect adults as well, often for varying reasons.Continue reading

Frequently Asked Questions about Breastfeeding

For new moms (and even experienced ones) breastfeeding a newborn baby can be one of the most complicated and misunderstood aspects of motherhood. Many mothers and mothers-to-be have unanswered questions about breastfeeding that could help ease the process. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions,Continue reading

Get Active! Rochester Marathon for Kids

Here’s an interesting way to get active with your children – run a marathon over 5 weeks. Rochester City Marathon is sponsoring a kids running group. Please see the link for details. http://www.rochestermarathon.com/events/kids-marathon … Continue reading

Free Summer Camp for Rochester City School Elementary Students

There are slots available in the free Healthy Hero Summer Camp the Health Foundation sponsors at MCC for city kids entering grades 1-6.
The camp was originally targeted to students in the nine city schools where the Health Foundation supports enhanced physical activity and nutrition, … Continue reading

Water Safety Tips for Children

As the weather gets warmer, it can be a fun family activity to spend hot days by a pool or body of water, but taking the right precautions is key. Each year nationwide, approximately 2,600 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms from near drowning incidents and 350 children under the age of five drown in pools. … Continue reading

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