Pediatric pneumonia cases requiring hospitalization increased by 30% in Central Virginia this fall. While not a cause for panic, it does call for caution. We can’t say with certainty what’s causing…
Browsing: Children’s Health
Anxiety is on the rise in young people, and VCU’s Dr. Michele Cosby explains why validation is key to helping kids manage anxiety in their daily lives.
Chesterfield County Public Schools has opened a food distribution center to improve efficiency, increase locally sourced fresh fruits and vegetables, and more.
How much sleep do children really need? From infants to teens, Dr. Liv Gorla weighs in on sleep habits and requirements through the ages and stages.
What parent-powered advocacy looks like! Meghan Becker is determined help families learn more about a common – but not talked about – diagnosis.
Girls on the Run (GOTR) inspires girls to lead joyful, healthy, and confident lives. Through running, girls develop strategies for resolving conflict and more!
Summer is here and everyone wants to keep their kids safe! KidMed’s Mark Flanzenbaum, MD, explores common seasonal injuries, what to expect, and how to respond.
Garrett Wren, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women and father of three boys answers FAQs about the HPV vaccine and how it can prevent some forms of cancer.
Hot, humid air can cause asthma symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, warns the American Lung Association and RHHD.
Rising RPS seventh and twelfth graders are invited to attend at-school immunization and physicals clinics. Keep reading for available vaccines and clinic times!
“Let’s Talk Periods!” VPFW and Sylvia’s Sisters collaborate to produce educational content about menstrual health for young people.
KidMed co-founder, Dr. Mark Flanzenbaum, on the health of relationships with area providers and how that affects the quality of care you receive at KidMed.
