Choosing a pediatrician is one of the many important decisions you'll make as you prepare to welcome a new baby. Your pediatrician will be there for everything from those first newborn checkups and developmental milestones to sick visits, questions and the moments...

We've all been there. Five minutes into a car ride and the chorus begins: "Are we there yet?" It's tempting to hand over a tablet and call it a day, but screen-free car time is actually a golden opportunity. No distractions, no notifications, just you and your kids in...

May is national asthma and allergies awareness month. The topic of allergies needs no introduction to anyone living in Mississippi, as we are known to be one of the highest areas in the world for seasonal allergies. Asthma may be less familiar to many people but it is...

Hyperactive, Inattentive, and Combined Presentations Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of children and adults worldwide. ADHD is characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and...

If you have a young child in daycare, you’ve probably heard about hand-foot-mouth (HFM) disease going around right now. HFM is a viral illness caused by a family of viruses that usually circulate in the summer and fall months. It is very contagious, and it is most...

by: Jaye K. Myers, MD - Children’s Medical Group, Richland, MS With the welcoming of warmer Spring weather often comes the unfortunate partner of seasonal allergy symptoms. As we move into allergy season, there are some important things to know about treating allergy...

by: Joanna Storey, MD - Children’s Medical Group, Jackson, MS Before I became a parent 26 years ago, I had the idea that parents whose children were picky eaters just didn’t know how to feed their kids right. All moms and dads needed to do, I thought, was to put...

by: Darren T. Scoggin, MD - Children’s Medical Group, Jackson, MS You’re probably familiar with February as being branded a month focused on heart health, but the focus often seems to be on adults while missing an opportunity to send an important message to kids. One...

by: Darren T. Scoggin, MD - Children’s Medical Group, Jackson, MS RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a very common infection in young children, particularly those in childcare centers. Children who are infected often have a significant amount of nasal drainage and...