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Where to Get a FREE COVID Test in Tampa Bay for Your Family

Laura Byrne - January 14, 2022 0

As COVID-19 cases surge due to the Omicron variant, you are probably struggling to find an at-home test kit or even appointment to get...

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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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Preventing Birth Defects and Keeping Baby Healthy During Pregnancy

Sarah Stoulil - January 2, 2022 0

Approximately 380,000 babies are born premature each year. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital treats about 800+ babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)...

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Red Light Therapy? It’s trending in Tampa Bay!

Laura Byrne - December 26, 2021 0

Red Light Therapy with Joovv Have you ever considered red light therapy? Basking in the sun used to be a good thing. You’d get your...

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Saylor Celebrates First Birthday Thanks to Her Medical Team

Sarah Stoulil - December 7, 2021 0

Saylor celebrates her first birthday this month after being born premature at 31 weeks in a south Florida hospital. She was diagnosed with tracheoesophageal...

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

Laura Byrne - December 5, 2021 0

When the Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer's two dose COVID vaccine for use in children ages 5-11, it was a moment many parents...

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Find a sense of CALM: How to teach social-emotional intelligence in the home

Sarah Stoulil - December 4, 2021 0

If you’ve read many articles about parenting and education this year, you’ve probably learned about the importance of social-emotional intelligence and learning. It’s a...

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Class Act: BayCare welcomes its first batch of pediatric residents

Sarah Stoulil - December 2, 2021 0

For many parents, BayCare Kids is the first name that comes to mind when we’re thinking of a place to entrust with the care...

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The Hidden Holiday Danger: Button Batteries

Sarah Stoulil - December 1, 2021 0

‘Tis the season for family gatherings and gift exchanges, which includes a lot of new toys for kids. Many toys are battery operated, sometimes...

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Undercover Underage: A Mom Goes Undercover to Nab Online Predators

jim - November 30, 2021 0

Fifteen-year-old Floribeth brushes her long hair, puts on a headband and checks her braces in the mirror. She’s about to connect with a man...

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A Challenge for a Champion Community: 3 ways to stake a stand for Feeding Tampa Bay

Sarah Stoulil - November 30, 2021 0

Across Tampa Bay, we have grown accustomed to one powerful shared experience: becoming champions. With our local sports teams bringing home victories, we share in...

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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...