What is Covid-19 Covid-19, or Coronavirus Disease 2019 (the year the virus was discovered) is a new type of coronavirus (common cold virus) that has never before been seen in the human population. Typically it causes fever, cough, and trouble breathing in those infected. However, 80% of those infected may only have mild symptoms. This […]
Concussion Recovery from Sports and Not
As I write this, my 13 year old son continues his recovery from his first concussion suffered four weeks ago in his ice hockey game. As pediatricians, we frequently see kids with concussions – some from sports injuries and some not. Fortunately, many will make full recoveries and be able to return to their activities. […]
Limitations of Convenience
Today’s times are busy. Likely, your family has 1-2 working parents, multiple children going different directions, homework, sports, music classes, etc. As a full-time working mom of three children, I understand. Convenience is important to make this busy machine of life run smoothly. I take advantage of convenience services for grocery and food delivery, walk- […]
My Child is Older, Does He/She Really Need a Checkup?
When your child is preschool age it often seems routine to get a checkup. After the kindergarten checkup many people wonder what the purpose of a checkup really is. KPA and the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommend physicals every year through adolescence and into young adult years. There are no more dynamic times in […]
