Over 600 new patients are seen each year, and more than 2,800 clinic visits are made by patients with a variety of allergic, immunologic, and rheumatic disorders. Cardiology The Division of Cardiology is responsible for diagnosing and managing both congenital and acquired heart disease in children within the Western New York region. This division is very active in teaching on both a resident and medical student level. The Pediatric Critical Care Division is responsible for the care of children who need intensive nursing and medical support, often with highly sophisticated technology. The division has an active teaching program for subspecialty fellows, residents, and medical students.
Faculty is engaged in both laboratory and clinical research.
Perhaps nowhere in medicine is the importance of prevention and intervention as critical as in the care of children with developmental or acquired disabilities. Mini-teams are designed for case management of essential rehab diagnostic, monitoring, and equipment services. Developmental pediatricians are involved in mental retardation, cerebral palsy, or multiple handicaps. Interdisciplinary teams meet frequently. The Division of Emergency Medicine at Children's Hospital is responsible for the care of approximately 50,000 patients per year.