Conditions We Treat

Persisting Symptoms After Concussion

Most children return to typical function in 3-4 weeks after a concussion. About one in four children can have symptoms that continue for a longer time. This is called Persisting Symptoms after Concussion, or Post-Concussion Syndrome.

Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease is a lifelong, inherited blood disorder that affects how oxygen flows through the body—causing pain, anemia, and serious complications. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, emergency care, and how to support your child’s health every step of the way.

Warts

Warts are small, rough bumps that grow on the skin. They are caused by a virus and can spread from person to person. Learn how to prevent and treat them.

Watching for Internal Sports Injury in a Child

Internal abdominal injuries from blunt trauma are serious injuries that occur when the body hits or collides with a large object. These types of injuries are most common in contact sports like football, ice hockey, soccer, and lacrosse.

Water Safety for Children

Preventive steps parents can take to protect their children from drowning.

Water Safety—Prevention

A detailed look at water safety and drowning prevention tips for kids of all ages.

WBC Count

What Is Plasma?

White blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets are essential to body function, but plasma also plays a crucial, and mostly unrecognized, job. It carries these blood components throughout the body as the fluid in which they travel.

When a Baby Has Difficulty After Birth

Some babies may have difficulty at birth. These include babies who are born prematurely, have a difficult delivery, or have birth defects. Here's what you need to know.

When to Seek Genetic Counseling

Genetic counseling gives you information about health concerns that run in your family.

When Your Child Has Cancer: Questions to Ask the Doctor

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents are entitled to a clear explanation about anything related to the condition. Here are some important questions you may consider asking your child's doctor.

White Cell Disorders