Pediatrics

As students return to school this fall, their experience will be profoundly altered.  Some schools have already opened, but the majority of schools throughout the country are yet to open.  As cases continue to climb, some schools have opted to have online classes only.  Other...

Each year, World Breast Feeding Week is held for the first seven days in August.  The goal of World Breast Feeding Week is to highlight the benefits of breast feeding on the health and welfare of babies throughout the world. Breast milk is easy digested, readily available, and provides optimal...

As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I talk a lot about poop.  Talking about poop is a great way to get younger children giggling and the older kids blushing.  But seriously, your poop says a lot about your digestive health. So, how can you describe your poop to your physician without...

Having a healthy baby starts with the mother being healthy too.  We recognized the week of January 7-13, 2018 as Folic Acid Awareness Week.  One of the most important things a mother can do to help prevent serious birth defects in her child is to consume enough...

Holiday shopping is in full swing.  Children all over the world are anxiously awaiting the new toys they will receive.  This year there are some amazing toys and gadgets available for toddlers, teenagers, and adults.  When holiday shopping, keep in mind that toys should be...