Hip hip hooray for the return to school sports! From contact sports, such as football and soccer to non-contact sports, such as swimming and track, school-aged children of all ages and sizes are gearing up for a winning season. Before your child can play, many schools require that children undergo a sports physical providing a […]
Tag: pediatrics
Heavy Metals Found in Some Baby Foods
Recent articles in the news discuss alarming levels of heavy metals in baby food. This has been an ongoing concern for families, as heavy metal exposure can result in moodiness, hearing and vision changes, tremors and poor memory in children. Heavy Metals in Baby Food According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the “low […]
Is the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine Right for My Child?
As a pediatrician, I get many questions about HPV vaccination and whether it is recommended for all children. Here are some common questions and answers to help you decide what’s right for your child. What is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)? Human Papilloma Virus is a common virus in humans all over the world. This virus […]
Has Your Child Outgrown Their Pediatrician?
Adolescents experience many milestones on their road to adulthood, such as learning to drive or graduating high school. One key milestone is the graduation from pediatric to adult health care. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that adolescents and their families have regular conversations with their pediatrician, as early as age 12, to discuss the […]
Children’s Diabetes Education Day – March 17
Join WakeMed Children’s at Marbles Kids Museum for Children’s Diabetes Education Day, taking place March 17 at Marbles Kids Museum from 9 am to 1 pm! Being diagnosed with diabetes can be scary. Whether it’s Type 1 or Type 2, it can mean big changes. We’re here to help you through and demonstrate how you can not […]
Talking to Children About Tragedy
Our hearts all ache for the tragic school shooting in Connecticut. Even as an adult, coping with this recent shooting at a elementary school is difficult – difficult to understand and difficult to explain. For children, coping with the news can be equally as hard, but children’s emotional needs are different from adults. They need […]
Is That Cold RSV in Disguise?
Before you dismiss your baby’s sniffles as merely a common cold, consider this: What often appears to be a common cold may in fact be a very common virus called RSV in disguise. What is RSV? Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a virus that leads to mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and older, healthy children. […]
Have a Hoppy, Healthy Easter
Stacy Moretz, registered dietitian, Corporate and Community Health. When you think of the Easter Bunny, chocolate bunnies, marshmallow treats and candy-filled eggs are often the first things that come to mind. This year try to turn away from these sugar-filled treats and focus more on things to get kids outside and moving. In the Triangle, […]
What Health Reform Needs to be About – Wellness & Prevention
As health care reform progresses, wellness and prevention must be a priority. It is, and has been, one of WakeMed’s top health reform priorities, particularly as the obesity epidemic is a very real issue in Wake County. According to local research: 70% of adults living in Wake County are overweight/obese 52% of children 12-18 years […]
Yoga for Scoliosis
Several weeks ago, we posted a letter to the editor written by Dr. Keith Mankin of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic about scoliosis and back braces. Scoliosis was back in the news yesterday with an article about how yoga could possibly help the disorder. Dr. Mankin provided the following comments on the article. As a specialist in […]
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