Endocrinology, Health & Wellness, Newsjacking, Norton Primary Care

Dehydration symptoms in kids and what parents can do

The hot days of summer can mean getting caught off guard by heat-related illnesses, such as dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in the United States, over 9,000 high school athletes are treated for heat illnesses each year.Many medications and underlying medical conditions, such as…

Read Full Story
Flu, Infectious Disease, Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Medical Center, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Norton Community Medical Associates, Prevention & Wellness

Bad Australian flu season could spell trouble in U.S.

Australia just experienced one of its worst flu seasons on record, and experts are warning this could mean an early and rough flu season for the United States. Flu season in Australia usually spans from June to September and peaks in August. Officials say it started early this year, however, and the number of confirmed…

Read Full Story
Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Pulmonology, Teens

CDC: Don’t vape with e-cigarettes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it is investigating 805 possible cases of electronic cigarette-related lung disease across 46 states, and one U.S. territory, including Kentucky and Indiana. The CDC confirmed 12 deaths, including one in Indiana. The CDC is cautioning consumers not to use e-cigarettes. If your kids are vaping, what…

Read Full Story
Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Suicide

Should you let your child watch ‘13 Reasons Why’?

If you or your child needs help If you suspect a child might need help dealing with stress, depression or other mental health issues, contact your child’s physician. If you need a physician, call (502) 629-KIDS (5437) or find one today. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers a list of mental health professionals and resources…

Read Full Story
Behavioral-Mental Health, Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Hospital, Norton Childrens Medical Group

Tips on talking to your kids about tragedy from Norton Children’s experts

The Rev. Rick Forest, chaplain and bereavement care coordinator at Norton Children’s Hospital, and Bryan D. Carter, Ph.D., clinical pediatric psychologist at Norton Children’s Hospital and University of Louisville Physicians offer thoughts on how to talk to kids about mass shootings. For younger children especially, find out what they already know. That way you know where they’re…

Read Full Story
Health & Wellness, Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Hospital, Norton Childrens Medical Group

CDC warns about disease outbreaks linked to pools

It’s finally summer. With the warm temperatures here to stay, many families are heading to swimming pools. Before you jump in, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a warning: Pools can carry many waterborne diseases, including cryptosporidiosis, an illness caused by ingesting cryptosporidium, a fecal parasite.   In fact, the CDC reports that during…

Read Full Story
Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Neurosciences, Newsjacking, Teens

New recommendations on childhood concussion recovery are less strict

For the first time in eight years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its recommendations for children recovering from concussions, easing restrictions on electronics and physical activity. The AAP is no longer recommending complete removal of electronic devices, such as television, computers and smartphones, following a concussion. In addition, the guidelines support children…

Read Full Story
Newsjacking, Prevention & Wellness

New pediatrician guidelines: Kids should face the rear for as long as they’re within car seat’s weight limit

The American Academy of Pediatrics has a new recommendation that young children need to face the rear of the car for as long as they’re under the seat’s weight limit. Some rear-facing seats can accommodate a child up to 40 pounds. Previous recommendations were based on age. Why does it matter? It’s about prevention of head…

Read Full Story
Back to School, Employee stories - Norton Childrens, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Infectious Disease, Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Norton Community Medical Associates

Measles is a greater threat than debunked vaccine safety claims

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…

Read Full Story
New Mom, Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Norton Community Medical Associates

Does solid food over breastfeeding really help babies sleep better?

A recent debate about feeding infants solid food before 6 months of age has become a point of conversation among new mothers. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, mothers should exclusively breastfeed for the first four to six months, however a recent study has questioned whether starting solid food earlier leads to better sleep….

Read Full Story
Infectious Disease, News, Newsjacking

What you need to know about Ritz and Goldfish cracker recalls

The recall Mondelez International Inc., the parent company of brands Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits, has issued a voluntary recall for both of these products. Likewise, Pepperidge Farm, the parent company of Goldfish crackers, has issued a voluntary recall for a variety of their crackers. Both companies say that the whey powder they use…

Read Full Story
Newsjacking, Norton Childrens Medical Group

5 healthy habits of a fit family

A recent study published by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health revealed five key guidelines families should follow to keep their kids at a healthy weight. Researchers found that when mothers stuck to these healthy habits, their children were 75 percent less likely to become obese compared with children of mothers who did…

Read Full Story