By Meghan Pembroke For National Heart Month, five Seattle Children’s providers share their tips for helping kids and teens build strong, healthy hearts. Make a heart-healthy resolution for your family this February: 1. Protect young athletes with pre-sport heart...
By Amanda S. Penny, MD Several recent news reports point out the growing tendency of young Americans to only seek acute medical care at an urgent care clinic rather than by visiting their primary doctor. Here are six reasons why it’s best to see your primary care...
Let’s face it: The world is a scary place these days. Our political climate is charged with anger, our country is in mourning over yet another devastating shooting, and everywhere you look, it seems like people are frustrated. Even the aisles of the grocery store are...
By Kate Rauch Your child is in grade school and out to explore the world. But she is a bit of a loner and seems shy or reluctant to make friends, and this has you worried. Other kids your child’s age seem to have no trouble in the social-life department, easily...
