Elmwood Pediatrics
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
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
If you’re going to the beach or you’re heading outside for a day in the sun, the first thing you should do is apply sunscreen. It helps block harmful UV rays that can cause burns, blisters, and even skin cancer. … Continue reading
It’s summer time, school is out of session, and your child just gained a lot of extra free time. This is a cycle parents will go through for a number of years, so it’s important to make the most of that time for both you and your child. … Continue reading
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
25,000 Car Seats Have Been Recalled.
Please check your model on the GRACO website. https://pages.email.gracobaby.com/myride-harness-recall/?page=SafetyAndRecall … Continue reading
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
Vaccines are safe. Vaccines are effective. Vaccines save lives.
Infants, children and adults regularly receive vaccines to keep them healthy. Often people forget why vaccines matter and how important they are. In 2015 we had a real example in the United States of how serious illness is spread when people don’t get vaccinated. … Continue reading
In the spring and summer, Lyme disease is a worry for nearly everyone who spends time outside. 2017 could see an increase in the amount of Lyme disease. … Continue reading
Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient disease that is believed by historians to have been around since the time of the pharaohs. Although it is a disease that has been controlled for several decades, it is still presently seen in the United States. … Continue reading
