Healthy Sleep Habits for Kids
Author: Marque Family Pediatricians From infants and toddlers to school-aged kids and teens, parents want to know how many hours of sleep are recommended. While
Strep Throat
Author: Andrew Hannegan, X-Ray/MA Strep throat is a bacterial infection which causes inflammation and pain in the throat. This can make your throat feel sore
Does My Child Need an Antibiotic? By Colleen Kraft, M.D.
Parents need to know that using antibiotics when they are not the right medicine will not help and may even cause harm to children. Antibiotics
Q&A with Dr. Kiskila: Dandruff
Author: Dr. Nathan Kiskila Question: Dr. Kiskila, what is a dandruff?Answer: Dandruff is a mild case of seborrheic dermatitis which is a skin condition that causes
Influenza, Flu vaccines, and Kids by Colleen Kraft, M.D.
According to the CDC, 180 children under 18 years of age died from influenza, or the flu. More than 80% of those children did not
Flu Is Still Here
Author: Alyssa Sota, Manager The flu is still here! Our urgent care clinics are still seeing patients testing positive for the flu. The flu, also
Physical Activity – How Much is Enough? By Russell Alterman, D.O.
In our busy lives we try to balance work and play. The more complexity we build into our lives, the greater is the need to
The Flu Season Is Here! By E. Chad Schmidgal, M.D.
What is the flu? The flu, short for influenza, is a respiratory illness caused by a virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. People
Seasonal Allergies in Children
Author: Colleen Kraft, MD, Pediatrician Allergies often start in childhood and continue throughout life. Allergies are caused by the body’s reaction to substances called “allergens,”