Rochester General Hospital
Rochester General Hospital (RGH) is a multi-service community teaching hospital with accredited residency programs in Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radiology, Pharmacy, Podiatry, and Dentistry. Pediatrics at RGH includes approximately 1300 pediatric inpatient admissions, 1,700 births, 22,300 pediatric ED visits, and 29,000 outpatient visits annually. RGH is also a WHO-designated Baby Friendly Hospital.
Residents participate in the care of all pediatric patients including:
- Pediatric Inpatient Unit
- Newborn Nursery
- Level II Special Care Nursery (SCN): Staffed by University of Rochester attending neonatologists
- Pediatric Emergency Department
- Rochester General Pediatric Associates (RGPA): Primary care for a diverse, predominantly urban population including many Spanish-speaking families. Half of our pediatric residents have their weekly continuity clinic at this location.
Highlights
- Our SCN is a 16-bed level II NICU. While most babies < 32 weeks do not stay in the SCN we have the capability to resuscitate and stabilize infants down to 23 weeks
- Our newborn nursery is staffed with certified nurse lactation consultants ready to assist new moms in all aspects of breastfeeding
Additional Opportunities at RGH
- Behavioral Pediatrics: Behavioral and developmental comprehensive management by a multi-disciplinary team.
- Community Programs: A variety of programs that promote safety and healthy living ranging from violence prevention and lead treatment to weight loss programs and an annual asthma camp.