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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A reminder that screening saves lives

jim - October 11, 2021 0

Cast your mind over some of the beloved females in your life: your mom, sisters, female cousins, aunts, best friends, bridesmaids and roommates. Now...

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COVID Testing and Kids: When is it necessary and which test is best?

Sarah Stoulil - October 5, 2021 0

We are nearly two years into this pandemic and it’s important to know when to get your child tested for COVID-19. Testing is important to...

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Ask the Doctor: What to do about objects in your child’s nose, mouth or ears

jim - September 27, 2021 0

Kids love putting objects in places they do not belong, such as their nose, mouth and ears. What should a parent do if this...

Coronavirus

Ask the Doctor: Respiratory illnesses other than COVID on the rise in infants

Laura Byrne - September 21, 2021 0

COVID-19 and RSV have captured the attention of new parents as cases for both were on the rise over the summer, but there are...

Health + Wellness + Safety

Fever Fear and Facts

Sarah Stoulil - September 21, 2021 0

Fever is one of the most common reasons why families bring their children for urgent medical evaluation. It is important to remember that fever...

Coronavirus

Medical advice for School in the Time of Covid-19

Sarah Stoulil - September 7, 2021 0

When school opened last month, many of us sent our kids back in with mixed feelings, ranging from nervousness to optimism. Regardless of where...

Health + Wellness + Safety

Protect Your Family and Fight the Flu!

Sarah Stoulil - September 3, 2021 0

The terms “social distancing”, “virtual schooling” and “masking” have quickly become a part of our everyday vocabulary as a result of COVID-19. We know...

Coronavirus

Doctors Urging Pregnant Patients to Get the COVID Vaccine. Here’s Why…

Laura Byrne - September 3, 2021 0

A new study suggests pregnant patients who get COVID-19 face an increased risk of severe illness, ventilation, and even death. There is also the...

Education

From Farm to School: The YMCA’s Food, Fit & Fun Program

Sarah Stoulil - September 2, 2021 0

Many of us grew up being told to “Eat your vegetables!” Unfortunately, in some underserved communities, it can be difficult to follow this advice. September...

Coronavirus

When COVID and Flu Season Collide: How you can protect your family

Emily Banaitis - September 1, 2021 0

Just like clockwork, flu season is expected to arrive right on time and it's on another collision course with COVID-19 and the latest wave...

Back to School

Returning to Sports After a COVID-19 Infection: What Are the Risks?

Sarah Stoulil - September 1, 2021 0

School is back in session, which means fall sports are just around the corner, but some parents may wonder how their child’s COVID-19 infection...

Health + Wellness + Safety

Willow Celebrates Childhood Cancer Month with 7 Candles

Sarah Stoulil - September 1, 2021 0

Every child’s cancer diagnosis is horrible. In Willow’s case, add in the timing of it taking place just before her third birthday — during...