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By Justin Smith, M.D. aka The Doc SmittyThere’s been a ton of surprises related to the COVID pandemic and skipping flu season last year was another one I never saw coming.Masks and social distancing definitely played a role but the absolute …

By now you've probably met Ayla. The video of her hearing for the first time after a successful cochlear implant by Cook Children's Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon Kristen Honsinger, M.D., has become a viral sensation. Will …

Got a minute? Spend it learning about the topics that affect your child and your family. It only takes a minute to watch, but you will gain valuable information from our experts. Watch Doc Smitty talk about the causes, treatments and concerns of …

As the husband and son of teachers, I understand the importance of education. As a pediatrician, I want to make sure that kids are in school as much as possible so that the experts in education can do what they are called to do. Along with this …

“She sounds like a freight train coming down the hall.”“He snores just like his daddy.”Are these things that you have said about your child? If so, you may want to ask your doctor if your child might have sleep apnea. Because …