The Marshall Women’s Health & Education Center is offering its popular Safe Sitter classes during the winter break. Adolescents ages 11 to 13 will learn how to handle emergencies when caring for younger children. The Safe Sitter class will be held at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 27, and at Norton Hospital on Friday, Dec. 29,…
It was September 2015 when a night with friends ended in an explosion that left Gabriel Rock without much of his left hand. “He lost his thumb, index finger and long finger; there was a big gaping hole in his palm,” said Amit Gupta, M.D., hand surgeon with Louisville Arm & Hand. Dr. Gupta remembers…
Youth football players represent 70 percent of all players in the United States. Yet, many studies have focused on measuring head impact in high school, college and professional athletes. Few studies on direct hits in youth football have emerged until now. A study published in Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics in October shows youth football players…
As a new study shows human papillomavirus (HPV) has increased dramatically over the past 20 years — especially among men — doctors are stressing the importance of having their children vaccinated. HPV is a very common virus; nearly 80 million people in the U.S. — about one in four —currently are infected. According to the…
With so many children suffering from stomachaches due to constipation, parents need to be vigilant about how much fiber kids are eating. Fiber is a key component in staying regular. Simple grocery store swaps can increase your child’s fiber intake. Coupled with plenty of water and exercise, you can help prevent constipation. How much fiber…
You have heard plenty of people ask why the chicken crossed the road, but no one asks “how?” The scary part is, if the chicken had learned to cross the road from humans, he would be looking at a phone or have buds in his ears. Fatalities for pedestrians under age 19 was on a…
The teen years come with a lot of pressure and decision-making. Teens are slowly finding their own way and making decisions about health and wellness. You can support your teen and encourage healthy behavior. Nutrition, physical activity and stress relief are especially important. The Healthy Living Workshop is a six-session series for families with teens…
I looked up names of songs about saying goodbye. “Someone Like You” by Adele, “Hello, Goodbye” by the Beatles, “Don’t You Forget About Me” by the Simple Minds. This is exactly how I felt recently when my son, Scott, had to move on from our pediatrician of 18 years. I remember my husband and I…
If you’ve ever had a migraine, you’d probably agree you wouldn’t wish one on anyone, much less a child. However, migraines in kids are real and you can learn how to recognize them and help your child through the pain. “About 5 percent of all children experience migraine and this increases to 10 percent during…
Need to know Check out the latest CDC immunization schedule for children and teens. Find out more Is your teen is up-to-date on their vaccines? If you don’t know, you’re not alone. According to a recent poll, more than one-third of teens’ parents don’t know when their child’s next vaccine is due. Even more troubling,…
Teens and young adults with cancer often fall into a gap between the typical care model for children and for adults. Cancer specialists know that patients between ages 15 and 39 — generally defined as AYA (adolescent and young adult) patients — have unique care needs that can go unmet. Some of those needs are…
Social media and technology can increase communication and access to a world of possibilities, but they also can contribute to bullying and dangerous activities. Do you know what apps your teen is using? We’ve created a list of the four most popular apps to be aware of. Instagram Rated 8 out of 10 on safety…