Thriving Forward
Too often Rochester, NY is featured in the news for its problems. But this area is rich with community-based organizations striving to improve the lives of its residents. Join local pediatricians Megan Lasaponara and Sarah Collins-McGowan as they interview people who are involved in good works all over the region. We will learn about each organization and how our guests found their path to community-based work. If you are ready to hear good news and feel inspired by what Rochester has to offer, join us as we talk to the people making our community ever better.
Thriving Forward
Dirk Hightower from Children's Institute
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Megan Lasaponara & Sarah Collins-McGowan
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Season 1
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Episode 5
In this episode, Sarah talks with Dirk Hightower from Children's Institute. Dirk recently stepped down as the Executive Director at Children's Institute where he continues to work as a Senior Associate. He discusses the importance of keeping kids developmentally on track throughout childhood and how early childhood screenings can help achieve this goal. The GROW Rochester program is highlighted as a local collaboration with a unique, multi-disciplinary approach to comprehensive screening for children.
To learn more about Children's Institute, visit:
https://www.childrensinstitute.net/
To learn more about the GROW Rochester program, visit:
https://www.childrensinstitute.net/programs-and-services/grow-rochester