March 2021 - Children's Medical Group

Study: Virtual education linked with decreased physical activity, worsening emotional health

Mar 26, 2021 | Coronavirus, Mental Health, News

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor A new study found virtual education during the pandemic is linked with decreased physical activity and worsening emotional health for parents and their children. The results will come as little surprise to many families. They also...

When to Use Telemedicine in Pediatrics

Mar 10, 2021 | Coronavirus, News, Urgent Care, Wellness Care

written by Amanda S. Penny, M.D. One of the benefits—yes, there have been some benefits—of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the increased use of telemedicine. In an effort to keep patients safe at home and staff safe at work, many doctors shifted to working virtually as...