Many parents worry about whether or not their baby will be safe in a public environment, fearing that they may contract a virus or disease. Thankfully, there are multiple vaccines that are administered between the age of birth to...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have recently expanded the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to adolescents ages 12 – 15. They will likely authorize one or...
As Summer 2021 approaches, many parents may be considering their options to get their kids out and about this summer. After a year of social limitations and in-home learning, summer camps can offer valuable opportunities for children to interact...
Studies have shown that children who move schools frequently are 35% more likely to fail a grade. When a child moves schools, they have to rebuild familiarity, trust, and meaningful relationships. If a child has a learning disability or...
June is National Safety Month. This year especially, safety is on the top of every parent’s mind. We’ve compiled a list of 8 key areas of concern and how you can safeguard your children this summer. 1. COVID-19 The...
This is a trying time for us all. As your trusted healthcare provider, we aim to be a helpful resource for you as you navigate your family’s health, wellness, and education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Coronavirus landing page...
Recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar I thought I’d depart from my usual book recommendations this month. With the coronavirus pandemic, many of you are faced with school closures and may be looking for resources for educational things to do...
Antibiotics save lives, but antibiotic overuse is creating a serious health threat worldwide. Some medications that used to be standard treatment for bacterial infections are now less effective or don’t work at all. When bacteria in the body are...
Punxsutawney Phil may may have predicted an early spring, but rest assured we have plenty of winter weather left in the season. Here are some helpful tips on how to keep your family healthy during the cold weather months:...
It’s that time of year again. The kids are back in school one minute and the next, home sick with the sniffles or worse, the flu. Seasonal influenza is a virus that infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat...