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In a few weeks, the new school year will be in full swing with busy drop-off lines, buses back on the roads, and active school zones. Cook Children’s Health Care System knows families want to be prepared, that’s why from physical health to mental …

Cook Children’s Health Care System is sinking its teeth into its commitment to oral health, because caring for a child means caring for the whole child. Cook Children’s Community Health Needs Assessment in 2024 found 2 in 7 children (about 328,300) …

By Ashley AntleA child’s smile holds enormous potential for fostering emotional well-being, communicating happiness and building connections with others. It can also be a powerful indicator of physical health.“There is a clear connection between …

By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sGoing to the dentist and taking your kids to the dentist may bring up a lot of emotions and most likely some anxiety for many of us. One of my own traumatic memories as …

The earlier parents introduce tooth brushing to their child, the earlier a habit of taking care of his or her teeth begins. “Proper dental care actually begins before the baby’s first tooth appears,” said Tonya Fuqua, DDS, …