by laney | Mar 26, 2019 | News
Jackson, Miss. – Today, Mississippi State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in their concern over increasing tobacco product use among youth. More than 1 in 4 high school students used a tobacco product in... 
by laney | Mar 14, 2019 | News
Babies, children, and teens need significantly more sleep than adults to support their rapid mental and physical development. Most parents know that growing kids need good sleep, but many don’t know just how many hours kids require, and what the impact can be of... 
by laney | Mar 13, 2019 | News
By Kristie S. Rohman, MD Fever is a common and frequently alarming symptom encountered in many childhood illnesses. It can be the cause of parental distress and confusion on when to treat, what to treat with, and when to become concerned. Many parents will... 
by laney | Mar 13, 2019 | News
Darren T. Scoggin, MDChildren’s Medical Group One of the challenges parents (and pediatricians!) face is determining if a child is experiencing symptoms consistent with allergies, or if an infectious process is to blame. There is considerable overlap between symptoms... 
by laney | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Spring break is coming up, and kids always find ways to get rid of pent up winter energy. The holiday can be relaxing for everyone, however, taking basic precautions reduces the risk of injury. Here are a few tips to help plan for a safe holiday: Protect against the...