 |
About Us
The History of Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong
The 1960s
Growth continued as the Department of Pediatrics faculty grew from 19 full-time faculty to 24. Although official Divisions were not yet established, the Department of Pediatrics had three strong areas of focus: cardiology, endocrinology, and hematology/oncology. Specialized clinics also existed in the areas of adolescent medicine, allergy, arthritis, dermatology, mental retardation, neurology and a "well-baby" clinic.
The Department of Pediatrics also incorporated the importance of continuity of care with medical education in a new and innovative way. All third-year medical students and pediatric residents were required to participate in a mandatory maternal and child health continuity program. The program paired students with an expectant woman. The student assisted in the woman's prenatal care, delivery of the baby, and post-natal care of mother and child. This program not only provided highly personal care of the mother and child, it made the students aware of the many factors that influence health and illness.