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Ask the Doctor: Raising awareness about alopecia

Laura Byrne - September 13, 2022 0

September is Alopecia Awareness month. Many women struggle with alopecia, but don’t often talk about it, since many don’t know much about alopecia. Stephani Shepherd...

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Ask the Doctor: How to Help Your Child Mentally Prepare for Back-to-School

Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D., ABPP-CN - July 29, 2022 0

Starting a new school year typically comes with a range of emotions, from excitement to anxiousness, and kids might already be feeling this now....

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Ask the Doctor: Should My Young Child Get the COVID Vaccine?

Laura Byrne - July 2, 2022 0

The COVID vaccine is now available to the youngest age group of children, ages 6 months old and older. This means, all children ages 6...

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Ask the Doctor: The COVID vaccine and your 5 to 11 year-old child

Laura Byrne - June 17, 2022 0

*Story updated in June 2022 to include information about the booster shot for children ages 5-11. When the Food and Drug Administration and CDC approved...

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What Parents Need to Know About Sunscreen, Sun Safety, and their Kids

Rachel Dawkins, M.D. - May 1, 2022 0

Summer is synonymous with outdoor adventures and trips to the beach and pool, but unprotected exposure to the sun poses risks of skin and...

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Ask the Doctor: Potty Training Readiness

AdventHealth Staff - March 1, 2022 0

Whether you are a new parent or a seasoned one, the thought of transitioning your little one from using diapers to being potty trained...

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How to Reduce Hidden Sugars in Your Family’s Diet

Raquel Hernandez, M.D., M.P.H. - March 1, 2022 0

Nearly one in three children meets the criteria for being overweight or obese. Reducing sugar is an important way to minimize your child’s risk...

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Ask the Experts: How to prepare your child for surgery

Anu Varma Panchal - March 1, 2022 0

Preparing your child for surgery is one parenting challenge many hope to never face. But the situation can and often does arise. Thanks to...

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Parenting During the Pandemic

Mona Amin, D.O., FAAP - February 3, 2022 0

In the last four weeks, more kids have tested positive for COVID-19 than in the entire pandemic combined. The Omicron variant is surging throughout...

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Understanding Heart Murmurs: What Are They and Are They Dangerous?

Ashish Shah, M.D., M.B.A. - February 1, 2022 0

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness on heart health,for both kids and their families. This month, the Heart Institute at...

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Yes, you can get COVID twice + more Omicron questions answered

Laura Byrne - January 4, 2022 0

*Story UPDATED on January 4, 2022 to include and append additional interview with Dr. Christina Canody, BayCare Pediatric Service Line Medical Director. The highly contagious...

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Is your child addicted to social media? Here’s what you need to know.

Laura Byrne - October 31, 2021 0

Life is all about balance, right? It’s something we strive for in most parts of our lives, and it’s no different when it comes...