The expressive arts team, part of Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, supports childhood cancer patients with music, art and massage therapy as they undergo treatment at Norton Children’s Hospital. The team has modified these normally hands-on, in-person therapy sessions to continue helping immunocompromised patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. While…
Even though we are all staying safe at home, there may be a time when your child needs nonemergency medical help. Perhaps you need to follow up with your pediatrician or pediatric specialty physician. Maybe you need some medication guidance. We also want to protect our family, medical professionals and at-risk individuals from COVID-19, and…
Phase I of Kentucky’s Healthy at Work plan calls for the reopening of nonurgent/nonemergency health care services, diagnostic radiology and laboratory services. The plan also recommends that telehealth appointments should be used whenever possible, rather than in-person visits. Your health care provider will review your personal situation to assess whether a telehealth appointment is right…
Poisonings related to cleaners and disinfectants are surging as local families work to protect themselves against COVID-19. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, poison control centers nationwide received more than 45,000 calls tied to cleaners and disinfectants during the last quarter, about a 20% increase. While the increase affected…
Está empezando a haber algunos casos de coronavirus (COVID-19) en niños en Kentucky. A pesar de que el virus parece ser por lo general menos serio en los niños, muchos padres están preocupados. Kristina Bryant, M.D., una especialista en enfermedades infecciosas pediátricas de Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, adscrita a la Facultad de Medicina de la…
Families having to face financial, emotional and other stresses — combined with long periods of time isolated at home with a lack of structure during the COVID-19 pandemic — can lead to potentially dangerous situations when it comes to child abuse. According to pediatricians, including one who heads a local task force on child abuse,…
Aunque los casos de coronavirus/COVID-19 han sido confirmados principalmente en adultos, los niños aún son susceptibles al virus. Norton Children’s Hospital recibe muchas llamadas de padres y cuidadores preocupados. Si le preocupa que su hijo pueda tener COVID-19, la enfermedad causada por el nuevo coronavirus, estos son los pasos que debe seguir: No vaya a…
We do not currently have a lot of information about COVID-19 infection in children and adults with congenital heart disease and outcomes. However, based on what is known, we think some patients may be at higher risk of complications. In addition to social distancing, personal hygiene and other measures recommended at KYCOVID19.ky.gov, there are some…
Kentucky is starting to see some cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in kids. While the virus appears to be — for the most part — less severe for children, many parents are showing concern. Kristina Bryant, M.D., pediatric infectious disease specialist with Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, answers some…
Amid the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, children may worry about getting sick or how the disease may affect their loved ones. Parents and guardians play an important role in helping children process what is happening and relieving anxiety during this public health crisis. Keeping regular routines can help kids maintain structure As children transition to staying at…
My household is no stranger to germ precautions. My 2-year-old daughter, Hazel, has cystic fibrosis, which means she is at a greater risk of getting lung infections because of the thick, sticky mucus that builds up in her lungs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with underlying health conditions, including lung…
Esta publicación también está disponible en español. Though coronavirus/COVID-19 cases have been confirmed mostly in adults, kids are still susceptible to the virus. Norton Children’s Hospital is receiving many calls from concerned parents and caregivers. If you’re concerned your child might have COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, here are the steps you…