Favorite Summertime Activity

As a child: Going on road trips.

Now: Going to the beach.

Summer Safety Tip

Always be an arm’s length away from a child who can’t swim.

Favorite Healthy, Summer Snack: Watermelon

Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer Heat

Get in the pool!

Favorite Food to Cook on the Grill: Kebabs

Summertime Grab & Go Favorite

Hummus is a favorite! You can grab it at the store, or it’s an easy thing to make at home. Another easy option with veggies is to mix a ranch spice packet with plain Greek yogurt for a tasty and healthy dip.

More Information about Dr. Samerah Hill

Dr. Samareh Hill serves as the Medical Director of Pediatric Weight Management, the Adolescent Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Program and the ENERGIZE! Program. She is dual-boarded in General Pediatrics and Obesity Medicine. In 2016, she founded the Pediatric Weight Management practice at WakeMed, our comprehensive family-based program focused on managing excess weight and associated health conditions in children and teens. Her professional interests includes program development, clinical research, and developing partnerships with community organizations to expand local resources for her patients.