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…
It can happen practically in plain view especially when parents or caregivers are distracted. Accidental poisoning is one of the top causes of child injury and often involves the unintentional ingestion of medications, household products or even items like batteries…
Kids across the area are heading back to the classroom. Wearing masks is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks that could shut down schools and put students and staff at risk. In this Q&A, Memorial…
A woman faces a deluge of decisions when she learns she’s expecting a baby. What and how to feed the baby are two biggies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends babies be breastfed exclusively for the first six months of…
With COVID-19 vaccination now available to everyone over the age of 12, the summer of 2021 offers expanded opportunities for fun and socializing. But what about those who can’t get the vaccine? “With the weather warming up, I’m hearing more…
As the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine rolled out at the end of 2020, Kristen and Josh Brown met with their obstetrician for their twelve-week visit and discussed pros and cons of vaccination. Kristen, 30, was eligible to schedule the vaccination because…
Kelly Cockayne, 33, encourages breastfeeding mothers to make an informed decision when it comes to scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination. The 33-year-old learning consultant with Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation at Memorial Health System gave birth to Leo in early…
Childhood trauma can result from physical, emotional or sexual abuse, neglect, accidents or disasters, sudden or violent separation from a loved one, exploitation, terrorism and more. Unfortunately, childhood trauma affects nine victims for every 1,000 children according to national statistics.…
Pregnant women need to consult with their doctor to weigh the risk of being infected by COVID-19 against the benefit/risk ratio of receiving the COVID-19 vaccinations. Tara Bennett, MD, Memorial Medical Center’s chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Megan Forshee,…