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JUULing: What Parents Need to Know About the Latest Teen Trend
If you are the parent of a middle or high school student, you know there’s a new trend every month, if not more often. Recently, JUULs (pronounced like jewels) and JUULing have become all the rage.
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Breast Reduction Surgery: When Is It Necessary for a Young Woman?
Breast size can be affected by weight fluctuations, so it is important to be at a stable, healthy weight for at least six months to one year prior to considering surgery.
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The Importance of Activity for Kids with Physical Disabilities
Cheering fans and screaming athletes are familiar sounds in gymnasiums and fields across the country. From little league baseball to track and field, over 70 percent of children 6 to 12 years old participated in an individual or team sport in 2016.
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Kidney Health: How the Kidneys Contribute to Strong Bones
The kidneys are very busy organs. They are responsible for the body’s fluids, red blood cells and for clearing out waste products. They also help keep minerals and nutrients in working order, especially calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D.
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The Story Behind Our Wagons
Wagons have been our preferred mode of patient transportation since the 1960’s. Our patient transportation team estimates each wagon rolls 12-15 miles around the campus every day.
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Service Dogs: Supporting Patients and Their Needs
Service dogs were created to provide people with disabilities opportunities to fully participate in everyday life with the least amount of restrictions.
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PRICE Treatment for Ankle Sprains and Pains
As fall sports are in full swing, it is important that you know what to do in the case of an ankle sprain. What often begins as a mild injury can quickly become debilitating if it is not managed correctly. Here is what to do if your athlete experiences an acute ankle sprain.
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Spasticity: How to Treat Muscle Tightness and Pain
Spasticity is a muscle control disorder. It causes tight or stiff muscles and an inability for people to control certain muscles. This can make it hard to walk, get dressed or even speak.
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Substance Abuse: Are You Worried Your Teen May Using?
You are not alone. The media is exploding with information on opioid overdoses, and the debate about the legalization of marijuana wages on. Here are a few important things to know about teen substance abuse. More teens that not have used alcohol.
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Setting Boundaries Between Kids and Adults: How Close Is Too Close?
Tell your child to trust their gut and if something feels uncomfortable or wrong, it probably is, and let them know they won’t be in trouble if they tell.