Back-to-school season is a good time to catch up on your child’s immunizations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more children have fallen behind on vaccines since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In the 2020-2021 school year, the CDC reported that fewer kindergartners were getting vaccinated, with an overall decline in childhood immunizations since…
Shopping for school supplies, completing back-to-school checkups and meeting new teachers are all part of the back-to-school excitement. But for many families, one of the biggest challenges is getting back into a regular bedtime routine. Summer break often means more relaxed bedtime and wake-up schedules. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s guidelines for the recommended…
If you’re considering sending your child to day care, or camp and activities, there are questions you can ask to make sure the facility is following guidelines to protect you and your family. Kentucky issued requirements for child care programs prior to their June 15, 2020, reopening during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to some…
Colleges across the country are taking steps to keep students safer — reconfiguring dorm rooms, creating more classroom space to allow for social distancing and adopting policies to reduce the risk of spread of the coronavirus. It’s not too late to review your child’s health insurance and make sure they understand health insurance and can…
With Louisville-area public schools reopening, many kids may need to catch up on their immunization schedule and get their regular wellness exams. “It’s very important that everyone is prepared,” said Becky S. Carothers, M.D., pediatrician with Norton Children’s Medical Group – Broadway. “This especially includes making sure your child is up to date on their…
Thanks to a new collaboration between Norton Healthcare and Jefferson County Public Schools, students at three schools have access to online medical care while at school. The pilot School-based Telemedicine Program allows a child to see a Norton Healthcare provider through a secure video visit from the school nurse’s office at Englehard Elementary School, Frederick…
Parents and kids are back to morning routines and nightly homework. Yet for many, the school year can come with unwelcome health issues. Shared classroom supplies, seasonal viruses and close contact on the playground can lead to illnesses, injuries and other conditions. Libby W. Mims, M.D., pediatrician with Norton Children’s Medical Group – Shepherdsville, highlights several…
An American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report in the August 2019 edition of Pediatrics says that too many U.S. children start kindergarten without adequate social, emotional, cognitive and physical development critical to school success. The article “School Readiness” features rapidly expanding research that shows how these gaps can be lowered or eliminated. Providing developmentally sound…
Going to college is often the first time a young person lives outside his parents’ or guardians’ home, maybe the first time living in a new place. There’s a lot to do before moving into that dorm room — including making sure that your child understands his or her health insurance and can manage health…
Many elementary, middle and high school students start new sports seasons when they return to school in August. For most, an annual exam, known as a “sports physical,” must be completed before participating in sports. Although back-to-school is a busy time for families, seeing a specialist in children’s health can ensure your child is ready…
With a new school year solidly underway, more kids are bringing home “the wrong kind of friends.” No, we aren’t talking about their fellow classmates — we’re talking about head lice. “As children come in close contact during the school day, it’s common to see more instances of head lice,” said Rachel Alexander, APRN, nurse practitioner…
More than 41,000 children and adults in Europe have been infected with measles so far in 2018, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This year, the U.S. has seen 107 cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The WHO reports that measles was at an all-time low in 2016. In…