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Community pediatrics: the Rochester story.

Robert J Haggerty1, C Andrew Aligne

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 777, Rochester, NY 14642-8777, USA. robert_haggerty@urmc.rochester.edu

Pediatrics
|April 12, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Community pediatrics integrates medical care with other disciplines to address children's complex health and social issues. This approach, pioneered by Robert Haggerty, enhances pediatric practice and community child well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Community Health
  • Social Determinants of Health

Background:

  • Conventional pediatric care has limitations in addressing the multifaceted issues children face, such as violence, poor nutrition, substance abuse, and teen pregnancy.
  • Effective pediatric practice necessitates integration with diverse disciplines and programs utilizing varied paradigms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reflect on the practice of community pediatrics within an academic setting.
  • To model community pediatrics for future physicians.
  • To improve the health of children at the community level.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract describes a narrative reflection on the experiences of Robert Haggerty, a pioneer in community pediatrics.
  • Focuses on his tenure as chief of pediatrics at the University of Rochester.

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  • Highlights the implementation of community-focused pediatric responsibilities.

    • Main Results:

    • Robert Haggerty's work originated the term "community pediatrics."
    • His tenure at the University of Rochester was a critical period for the field's development.
    • Demonstrated a model for academic pediatric departments to address broader community child health.

    Conclusions:

    • Community pediatrics offers a vital framework for addressing the social and environmental factors impacting child health.
    • Academic medical centers can play a crucial role in advancing community-based pediatric care.
    • The integration of pediatrics with other sectors is essential for comprehensive child well-being.