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children

Make the most of your child’s well visit

Prep questions ahead of time for the pediatrician. Not sure what to ask? Here are a few ideas.

Co-infections and pediatric outcomes

When battling multiple infections, infants and toddlers are at higher risk of severe outcomes, Lancet study suggests

Are growing pains real?

Leg aches and muscle pains during preteen and adolescent years may be common, but it's rarely a cause for worry.

10 things to know about swimmer’s itch

Don't let parasites get under your skin this summer.

Cure your kids of the ‘I wants’

Use these 5 tips to manage your children’s expectations and protect them from the onslaught of holiday marketing.

Kids put a lid on it

Local program fits bike helmets for kiddos to promote safe fun.

Patient Story

‘An extension of our family’

Advanced practice providers deliver medical care to rural areas—and build strong relationships with patients along the way.

‘Can we please go play?’

Kids are eager to get back out there. Here’s how to do it safely.

Is mom’s purse a cauldron of risk?

Toddlers are notorious for getting into things—and adults don't often take stock of the hidden dangers.

Child drug poisoning—an adult problem

Thousands of kids are sent to emergency room each year because parents or grandparents failed to properly secure medications.

Could a pet dog boost brain health?

Children who grow up in pup-friendly homes might face lower risk of developing schizophrenia later in life.

Do early interactions shape smarts?

Your intellect and behavioral tendencies may depend in part on the amount of affection you experienced as a kid.