Vision Screenings for Babies & Children

A vision screening is a brief eye and vision check to help detect vision issues in children. It is an essential part of preventative eye care. Some eye problems in children first show up with squinting, blinking, red eye or other noticeable symptoms. However, other eye problems can have no symptoms and will only be […]

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Why It’s Important to Take Care of Baby Teeth

Seeing your baby’s first tooth is an exciting milestone! Most little ones will get their first (primary) teeth around 6 months of age, though tiny teeth can emerge as early as 3 months. Did you know that cavities can develop as soon as your baby has teeth? Since baby teeth will eventually fall out, it […]

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Children

​​​​​​​​If someone has chronic kidney disease (CKD)​, it means their kidneys are damaged and aren’t filtering blood effectively. The condition affects people of all ages and backgrounds, including children. What are common causes of CKD in kids? Infants and children Teenagers What are common symptoms of CKD in children? CKD is often not associated with […]

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Childhood Nutrition

March is National Nutrition Month! During this month, everyone is encouraged to learn about proper nutrition and make informed food choices, develop healthful eating habits and establish physical activity habits. Nearly 1 in 3 children in America is overweight or obese. Despite all the focus on kids being overweight and obese, many parents are still confused, especially […]

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Symptoms of Childhood & Adolescent Cancers

February is National Cancer Prevention Month and February 4th was World Cancer Day. Cancer is a scary diagnosis and a word that no parent ever wants to hear. Thankfully, there are things you can do to protect your child from a life-changing or life-threatening diagnosis. Childhood and adolescent cancers are rare, and early symptoms may seem like everyday bumps, […]

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Marfan Syndrome: Keeping Kids With This Inherited Condition Healthy

February is also Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month! About 1 out of every 5,000 people are born with Marfan syndrome. The condition makes connective tissues that support parts of the body stretch more than usual. Because of this, kids with Marfan syndrome may grow differently. For example, their bones may grow longer than usual. Marfan syndrome […]

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