If your child complains of having “sand in my eyes” or wakes up with one or both eyes crusted shut, be prepared to cancel their normal schedule due to the contagious nature of pink eye. Pink eye is common in…
Alanna and Blake Wood of Springfield appreciated the new updated birth suites at SMH when Alanna delivered their son, Nolan Wood, in early August. “It was so nice that all the after-birth procedures on me and Baby Nolan could be…
Does Grandma know best? Usually! But when it comes to recommended best practices for infant safety, a lot has changed over the past 100 years. September is Baby Safety Month—an opportunity to see how far we have come in protecting…
Healthy School Lunches: Yes, They Do Exist Lunch is key when it comes to fueling your child through the school day. But what does a healthy lunch look like – that kids will actually eat and not toss into the…
Students return to school this month, and COVID-19 may top parent’s concern list right up there with stomach bugs, influenza and common colds. Anna Richie, MD, clinical director for urgent care at Memorial Health, encourages parents to talk with their…
Back-to-school transitions can cause stress for your kids as they anticipate big changes from the summer schedule to a school routine. For most students of all ages, there can be a mix of excitement and anxiety about reuniting with friends…
In the 1940s, polio evoked fear in parents throughout the United States because the disease disabled so many children and adults. Thanks to a successful vaccination program, the United States has been polio-free since 1979. According to some estimates, 16…
Infant formula shortages this spring have created a stressful situation for parents who want to ensure their children are receiving proper nutrition. “We recognize this has been a frustrating time for parents and caregivers who rely on infant formula to…
Approximately two children in every classroom have a food allergy according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A food allergy occurs when the body has an immune response to specific foods. The most common food allergies include milk,…
From over-the-top “promposals” to designer formal wear to limousine escorts and extravagant dinners to pressures to drink alcohol, take drugs or engage in sexual behavior on prom night, today’s high school students may experience higher levels of stress and anxiety…