Heat Related Illness in Children and Adolescents
As Spring approaches in Mississippi, warmer temperatures are just around the corner. With the extreme heat and humidity of Mississippi summers, it is important to recognize and treat heat related illness in children, as well as prevent it from the start. Children...
Beyond Chicken Nuggets: Protein-Rich Alternatives for Picky Eaters
By: Claire McCarthy, MD, FAAP All parents want their children to have healthy diets—and part of that is getting enough protein. With picky eaters, that can feel hard. But it doesn't have to be hard. Here are some things about protein that you may not...
MSDH News: Tobacco Use by Youth is Rising; E-cigarettes Are the Main Reason
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...
How Much Sleep Do Babies and Kids Need?
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...
Fighting Fever Phobia
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 become...
Is it Allergies or a Cold?
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...
Spring Break Safety for Kids
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...
Behavior Therapy for Children with ADHD
Most experts recommend using both medication and behavior therapy to treat ADHD. This is known as a multimodal treatment approach. There are many forms of behavior therapy, but all have a common goal—to change the child's physical and social environments to...
5 Tips for Raising Heart-Healthy Kids and Teens
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...
Why Your Child should Visit their Pediatrician Instead of going to an Urgent Care Clinic
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...
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