Sep
12
2018
Warning to Parents: Avoid Eating, Drinking or Handling Food Products Prepared with Liquid Nitrogen
“Dragon’s Breath. “Heaven’s Breath.” “Nitro puff.”
Sounds fun, right?
But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent out an alert of the “potential for serious injury from eating, drinking, or handling products pre Read more
Sep
12
2018
Juul, Other E-Cigarettes Called an "Epidemic" by FDA Chief
Is Juuling the health problem of the decade?
That's the question CNN recently asked, based on a question from a substance abuse counselor.
Research from Truth Initiative shows that 25 percent of 15- to 24-year-old JUUL users refer t Read more
11
Sep
2018
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FDA Recalls Montelukast Sodium Tablets, Used To Treat Asthma
11
Sep
2018
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Pediatricians Say Kids with Egg Allergies Should Now Get the Flu Shot
11
Sep
2018
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5 Reasons to Get Your Child the Flu Shot Now
06
Sep
2018
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9 Quick Facts about the Mumps Parents Need to Know
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Sep
2018
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Our People
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10,
2018
By Katie Lawrence, CPNP & Kaci Osenga, M.D.
Pediatric Palliative Care (PPC) has been a board certified subspecialty in pediatrics sponsored by the American Board of Pediatrics since 2008. PPC has been a specialty service at Cook Children’s …
July
30,
2018
Each year, Cook Children's sees about 100 children for injuries related to ATVs. As a pediatric surgeon and medical director of Trauma at Cook Children's, Chad Hamner, M.D., has witnessed the damage these machines can cause. He spoke with …
July
17,
2018
Work-Life Balance. What's That?
By Diane Arnaout, M.D.
When I was approached to write articles about “Work -Life Balance” I couldn’t help but chuckle a little under my breath. Balance? What’s that?
As a busy full-time pediatrician, wife to an even …
July
17,
2018
An Introduction to Millennial Nurse Leadership - Stepping in Before You Think You’re Ready
By Danika Meyer, Clinical Nurse Educator, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
“Oh, I can’t do that. I don’t have enough experience.”
I remember uttering these words to my nurse manager after she encouraged me to pursue an open position as a clinical nurse educator. This …
Blogs
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02,
2018
Why Is My Baby Wanting To Breastfeed All The Time?
Could It Be Cluster Feeding
"Why is my child hungry all the time?"
My first question would be, “how do you define ‘all the time’?”
Some people have unrealistic expectations for a breastfeeding baby. By rule, we …
August
02,
2018
Is My Baby Getting Enough Breast Milk?
A lactation consultant has the answer for you
Parents worry that they do not have enough milk for many reasons:
No sensation of a let down
No longer leaking milk
Mom’s breast do not feel full (or engorged) anymore
Unable to produce milk …
August
02,
2018
What Are My Baby’s Hunger Cues?
You may be surprised at what the last cue actually is
Babies give hunger cues when they are ready to eat.
Though most people think that a crying baby is ready to eat, crying is actually the last cue and a crying baby is more difficult to …
August
02,
2018
How Should I Hold My Baby While Breastfeeding?
A lactation Consultant Has The Answer
There are many different positions that work well with breastfeeding. Some women like to use pillows to prop the baby up and take some of the weight off of their arms, however others feel like the …