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Young Man with Autism Spreads Well Wishes through Art
Mike Fess’ passion for art began at a young age. When learning to write his name, Mike focused on the horizontal and vertical structure of each letter and began forming them into blocks. “It was like...
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Autism Treatment Network Launches Medicine Safety Tool Kit
About twice a month, the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network releases tool kits that contain educational tools designed to support families and providers of children affected by Autism Spectrum...
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Piano Unlocks Potential of Boy with Autism
When Zachary Slade was an infant, his mother, Maria, knew something was different about him. He was colicky, he did not coo and unlike how other mothers describe locking gazes with their babies while...
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Does inducing labor lead to autism?
A new study published this week in JAMA Pediatrics concludes that children born to mothers who had labor induced or augmented (sped up) were more likely to develop autism. Study authors from Duke...
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Autism rate rises to 1 in 68 children
Golisano Children’s Hospital patient Zachary Slade was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at just 2 1/2 years old. According to a new estimate issued March 27 by the Centers for Disease Control...
View ArticleMeet Our 2014 Miracle Kids on Our New Instagram!
Are you on Instagram? We are! Follow our account, “@URMed_GCH,” for a sneak peek of our 2014 Miracle Kids, five courageous kids who have overcome great medical obstacles with the support of their...
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2014 Miracle Weekend Celebrates “Outta Sight” Success
Stroll for Strong Kids Gets Groovy More than 7,000 Golisano Children’s Hospital supporters filled Genesee Valley Park May 31 for the 18th annual Stroll for Strong Kids Walk and 5K Run. The Peace, Love...
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Sun Shines on Construction Site for Summer
The brick is laid. The windows are in. The crane will be taken down soon. From the outside, UR Medicine’s new Golisano Children’s Hospital looks almost done. In reality, a lot more work is ongoing...
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Wilson Foundation Gives $500,000 to General Pediatrics
Joseph Wilson, co-chair of the Wilson Foundation Inspired by the generosity and legacy of its founders, Joseph C. Wilson ’31 and Peggy Wilson, the Wilson Foundation has awarded $500,000 to establish...
View ArticleConstruction Corner: A look inside
Take a look inside the future Golisano Children’s Hospital with these interior photos (and a few good external shots)! Featured in our upcoming Strong Kids newsletter, these pictures take you down the...
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