This summer we now face a new challenge – the smoke from the Canadian wildfires. We receive frequent questions about the safety of children being… Read More »“To Breathe or Not To Breathe – that is the question”
To paraphrase Mr. Myagi from the “Karate Kid” As of June 1st, 2023, face masks will be optional for routine office visits. We will still… Read More »Mask On, Mask Off
The WHO official ended the pandemic with today’s announcement. They do note that the United States continues to see approximately 1000 deaths per month from… Read More »World Health Organization Announces the “End of the Pandemic”
For several months, there has been a nationwide shortage of Adderall XR (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine ER) and now Concerta (methylphenidate ER 18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg… Read More »ADHD Medication Shortages
Mask On. Governor Hochul’s recent discontinuation of the mask mandate for NY State healthcare facilities appears to signal a continued return to normal. UR Medicine… Read More »Mask On, Mask Off?
Over the past few months, I have heard rumors that I am retiring. To clear the air, I do not have any intentions of retiring… Read More »A Few Updates
Due to the impending winter storm, we are monitoring the weather closely. We currently are not planning on closing tomorrow, but might be a “game… Read More »“Oh the weather outside is frightful …”
Congratulations to Dr. O’Rourke on becoming a Fellow of the American Board of Pediatrics. It is quite an accomplishment.
The flu is here. Last week, NY State had close to 12,000 reported cases. It is here earlier than usual and in larger numbers. Even… Read More »Influenza and More
For 30 months, most of our focus has been on COVID-19. And, as hard as we have tried, we just can’t seem to get rid… Read More »Illness Updates.