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Dr. Carroll Grant, director of the Margaret L. Williams Developmental Evaluation Center, reminisces about the center’s 30 years of evaluating children with complex developmental difficulties, including autism spectrum disorders.  The Center provides assessment, consultation, and referral services for children, birth through seven years of age, who are “at risk” for or have a developmental disability.

Dr. Richard Cantor, director of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Upstate Medical University, explains the importance of an emergency department with physicians specially trained in pediatric emergency medicine.  He talks about how to make the decision to take your child to the emergency room, how to prepare for your trip, and what to expect when you arrive.  He also describes the remarkable advances in diagnosis, pain management, and family oriented care.

Upstate is the only dedicated pediatric emergency department and Level I Trauma Center in the region and, as such, specialize in the care of ill and injured children.

Beth Trunfio, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of Central New York (RMC) and Leola Rodgers, associate administrator for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital and RMC board member, share their excitement as the November opening of the new Ronald McDonald house in Syracuse nears.

Pediatric surgeon Andreas Meier talks about his move to central New York, what makes surgery in children unique, and what it takes to become a pediatric surgeon.

Learn more about the Center for Children’s Surgery at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Pediatric Gastroenterologist Manoochehr Karjoo talks about one of the most dangerous items that young children ingest -  small magnets commonly found in so many children’s toys.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Pediatrician Steven Blatt, director of ENHANCE Services at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, talks about the unique program celebrating its 20th year providing primary pediatric services and mental health services to children in Foster Care in Onondaga County.

Dr. Lucy Barbera, new art therapist at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, describes how the arts help children tell their story, since they may not have the words or the vocabulary to express their emotions. A wide variety of developmentally appropriate art media is offered, including but not limited to photography, painting, clay, drawing, weaving, beading, collage making, visual journaling, and play therapy. 
Read more about Art Therapy at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Pediatric radiologist Gary Amundson, who recently joined the staff at Upstate, explains the value of having someone who is skilled in pediatrics AND radiology when reading scans of children.

 Music therapist Clare Arezina talks about the role of music therapy in the Child Life Program at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.  Music therapists will assess the patient’s needs, develop a treatment plan using music, and provide music interventions according to the treatment plan.

Pediatrician Howard Weinberger, Medical Director of the Central/Eastern NY State Regional Lead Poisoning Resource Center at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, discusses the problem of lead poisoning in children.

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The Central/Eastern New York Lead Poisoning Resource Center at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital

Chef Dave Fouts is the creator of the Simply Smart Food pilot program which is being hailed a success in the Edmond Public School District for eliminating processed foods and bringing scratch cooking back to the schools.  Chef Dave talks about his quest to make school lunch programs healthier.

Read more about Chef Dave: www.chefdave.org and Simply Smart Food, Inc.

Emergency medicine physician Alison McCrone talks about a new service now open at Upstate University Hospital at Community General that will provide non-emergency care for children and young adults after-hours — that’s after 5 p.m. or on the weekend.

Read more about Upstate Golisano After Hours Care