A new program at Golisano Children's Hospital is aimed at making hospital stays a bit easier for children of color by providing hair care products and services tailored to diverse hair types. In the fall, it'll be expanded to Strong Hospital too. youtube.com/watch?v=MOriWs…

Introducing our new Hair Equity Program! Created by our members of our nursing team, this initiative caters to diverse hair care needs and aims to promote inclusivity and comfort for all patients. Learn more here: urmc.info/1Fl

"Caring for families of all backgrounds requires us to be culturally responsive and equity focused," said Taylor Muoio, a Golisano Children's Hospital assistant nurse manager who has helped lead the hair equity initiative.

Our nurses are truly amazing 😍❤️🫶

We are so excited for this weekend’s event! Can’t wait to see you all there! 🤩 be sure to grab your tickets if you haven’t already!

Join us in showing gratitude on this ✨Thankful Thursday✨ to Anna Henner, a senior at Williamson High School. As part of her senior project, Anna organized a Cornhole Tournament fundraiser, that raised an impressive $2,110 for GCH! Thank you, Anna!

Our Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine team is here for you and your baby, in person or via a telemedicine appointment! ⬇️

Celebrating 100 years of Dr. Ruth Lawrence, a trailblazing pioneer in healthcare who’s shattered gender barriers and made a global impact with her research and book. Thank you for 70+ years of dedication in Rochester! 🌟 Read about her journey: urmc.info/1FG

Blaine, at 14 years old, spoke to a crowd of community members and leaders at our recent ribbon cutting for the Brighter Days Mental Health Urgent Care. Thank you for sharing your story & highlighting the importance of accessible mental health care for all ages, Blaine!

Research from GCH Pediatric Nephrology fellow Megan McLaughlin finds that 90-day prescription fills lead to better outcomes for children with high blood pressure than 30-day prescriptions. Read more at: urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/90-…

A big ✨Thankful Thursday✨ shoutout to Jeanette and Cathy for hosting their annual Taco ‘bout a Fundraiser at Doug Kent’s Rose Bowl. This year, their incredible efforts have raised over $7,600 for GCH! 👏 Thank you so much for making a difference, one taco at a time! 🌮❤️

In 2020, after GCH Miracle Kid Jack Harrison underwent successful treatment for a brain tumor, 4 years later, Jack and his band The Unknown will perform this Saturday at noon on the North Stage at the Fairport Music Fest. Congratulations Jack and the members of The Unknown!

As a new school year begins, parents are key to their children's success. Engage in open discussions with your child about their experiences, encourage routines, and stay connected with the school team. Your involvement builds support for a positive learning journey!

You’re a true All-Star, Izzy! 🤩 Golisano Children's Hospital

This ✨Thankful Thursday✨ we celebrate the incredible efforts of Chris Piccola and his team at Pic’s Place. Their hard work resulted in a generous contribution of $1,927. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our families 🤗

Back to School tips on getting back into sleep routines and media usage for the upcoming year, from our very own Sarah K. Collins-McGowan, M.D🎒📝

Check out this #URochesterResearch featuring Kirsi Jarvinen-Seppo, MD PhD Kirsi Jarvinen-Seppo, MD PhD on finding independent effects of the infant gut microbiome and HMOs on the immune system. Read more at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39069270/

Have you heard that the one square mile of hope event 10-year anniversary attempt is coming up soon? Find out more information at: onesquaremileofhope.org

Did you know the New York State Department of Health offers Newborn Screening to all families who have welcomed a new member at a hospital in NYS? Jeffrey Meyers, M.D. explains what conditions newborns are screened for and why screening matters. urmc.rochester.edu/news/publicati…

📚🎒Everyone is back to school this week and it’s all about easing back into routines and tackling those back-to-school jitters. We hope that these tips from our experts will help you make this year amazing: urmc.info/1HF