Issue 6

Tag results for Pediatrics

George Cephas Ford: A Brooklyn Storybook Legacy Opens a New Chapter at Downstate

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 27 , 2026

One hundred years ago, when George Cephas Ford was born in Brooklyn, Black illustrators had few opportunities in children’s publishing, and Black children rarely saw themselves, their families, or their communities reflected in books. Mr. Ford...

Tags: Downstate Health, Pediatrics

Helping Brooklyn’s Children Find Their Voices

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 27 , 2026

For a child, eating a meal safely, asking for something they need, or telling a parent what hurts are important parts of daily life. When feeding, swallowing, speech, or language is difficult, it can affect a child’s health, learning, and ability...

Tags: Pediatrics