Elmwood Pediatrics
About the Baby Lab:
The Baby Lab is a research facility focused on early human development. It is part of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the U of R. At the Baby Lab, researchers observe children while they watch movies or play, … Continue reading
It’s summer and the kids are out of school. There are a few areas to cover to ensure that your children have a fun, safe summer!
1. Pool Safety
It seems like common sense, but never leave kids unattended at the pool, … Continue reading
The psychology group which shares office space with Elmwood is expanding their availability. They will soon be at our office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as well as offering other days and times at their East Avenue Office. We enjoy our close working relationship with them and they have enhanced the care of our patients with psychological needs. … Continue reading
*****IMPORTANT NOTICE*****
****FUTURE ADD/ADHD MEDICATION REFILLS****
***NYS LEGISLATIVE CHANGES***
Please note that effective 8/12/13 all ADD/ADHD medications which are considered controlled substances will have to be checked in a NYS Bureau of Narcotics database before being refilled. This legislation was enacted to decrease the chances of the medications being used illegally or for the wrong purpose. … Continue reading
here are many reports of children with measles (usually after traveling abroad) in North Carolina, New York City (Brooklyn) and Texas.
The symptoms of measles include fever and rash illness lasting 3 days or more,
cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis. It is more common in those who have recently traveled abroad or have never been vaccinated. … Continue reading
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OF THE NEW INCOMING UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER RESIDENTS
Elmwood Pediatrics would like to welcome you to Rochester! You have chosen a great organization for your residency. Since 1946, Elmwood Pediatric Group has been providing the highest quality care to generations of families. … Continue reading
The Institute on Medicine recently published a report which emphasized that the vaccine schedule is safe, effective and important for children. The Institute on Medicine is an independent, unbiased research organization.
http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2013/The-Childhood-Immunization-Schedule-and-Safety.aspx
http://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/home.html
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If you believe your child may have ADHD and would like to have him/her evaluated, we will request that a series of parent and teacher questionnaires be completed. This packet of questionnaires and some initial information can be mailed to you or picked up at one of our offices. … Continue reading
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It reminds us of the life saving vaccines which are important for all children and adults to get. We are joining with the AAP to let families know about an important effort by the United Nations Foundation and the Gates Foundation to make life saving vaccines available to children around the world. … Continue reading
Dr. Francis has been awarded the University of Rochester’s Dr. Ruth A. Lawrence Service Award for her work on behalf of the hospital and all community pediatricians. Thanks Dr. Francis for all of your hard work! – See more at: https://elmwoodpediatrics.com/news/articles/congratulations-dr-francis#sthash.nhUoputZ.dpuf … Continue reading
