Child Abuse

Child Abuse Referral and Evaluation Program (CARE)

The CARE team consists of specially trained physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and social workers who work together to search for social and medical evidence of abuse. Medical care and treatment is provided for children 18 years old or younger in a sensitive, supportive, and reassuring environment.

New York State 800 342-3720
Onondaga County 315 422-9701

Contact Information

Conditions Treated

• Medical abuse
• Neglect
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse

Clinical Services Provided

• CHAMP professional educational program
• Child Abuse Referral and Evaluation
• Emotional assessment of the child
• Follow-up care, as needed
• Medical examination, including photo documentation with a colposcope and appropriate lab and x-ray tests
• Medical record documentation that can be used in court
• Referral for other treatment and/or counseling, when indicated
• Sensitive preparation of the child for the medical examination
• Social interview with the child's caretaker

Support Services Provided

• Assessment of social situation and safety of child
• Inpatient and outpatient child abuse evaluation, treatment, and referrals
• Multidisciplinary team case reviews

Healthcare Providers

• Ann S Botash, MD, Director, Child Abuse Pediatrician
• Anne E Galloway, RN
• Elizabeth A Kinsey, LMSW, Child Abuse Social Worker
• Nancy P Mitchell, CPNP
• Alicia R Pekarsky, MD, Child Abuse Pediatrician

Staff

• Linda A Markell

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