by Memorial Health System | Sep 2, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Pediatrics
Many parents have mixed feelings about their children playing contact sports such as football and rightfully so. Injuries in these sports are common. There is nothing you can do to prevent 100% of football injuries from happening. However, from wearing the proper gear...
by Memorial Health System | Aug 21, 2019 | Lifestyle, Pediatrics
Without warning, summer flies by, and suddenly it is time to go back to school! It is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the many things on our back to school lists like shopping for school supplies and new clothes. However, it is important to add a few tasks on...
by Memorial Health System | Aug 14, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Pediatrics
August 19-23 is Contact Lens Health Week! One concern you may have regarding contact lenses is knowing when it is safe for your child to ditch their glasses and begin wearing contacts. There is no perfect age when it comes to your child being contact ready; it is more...
by Memorial Health System | Aug 6, 2019 | Community Health, Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Pediatrics
Back to school means back to the doctor for many children. It can be very stressful for many families to deal with what seems to be never ending illnesses. School is, unfortunately, a hot spot for viruses and bacteria to flourish including common childhood illnesses...
by Memorial Health System | Jul 31, 2019 | Lifestyle, Pediatrics, Women's Health
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week! A common concern many moms have is flying with breast milk either due to exclusively pumping or not having their child with them. Flying with breast milk for the first time can be nerve wracking. How much can you bring? What...
by Memorial Health System | Jul 25, 2019 | LCHC, Lifestyle, Pediatrics
School supplies, backpacks, new clothes and shoes may be on parents’ to-do list to get kids ready for the first day of school, but also important is scheduling a wellness checkup with a primary care provider to make sure kids are healthy and ready to learn. ...
