Warts are small, hard, benign (non-cancerous) growths that appear on the skin. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Children are more likely to get warts because their immune systems are Read More
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Adolescent Health: When to Talk to a Doctor About Hormone Issues
Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and development as a child transitions from childhood to adulthood. During this time, your child undergoes physical and psychological changes. Adolescents often Read More
The Significance of Pediatric Mental Health
Like adults, children can indeed have mental health problems. If the issue is not professionally identified and treated as soon as possible, it can have wide-reaching and lifelong effects on a young Read More
Why Is Adolescent Health Important?
As adults, we all know how challenging the transition from adolescence to adulthood can be. We also know, in retrospect, that how healthy we were when we were young partially dictates how healthy we Read More
Physical Exam: Getting Your Child Ready for School
If you are helping your child get ready for the next school year, this includes purchasing school supplies, finding new clothes, and scheduling your child for their school physical exam. Physical Read More
How To Treat A Child’s Wart
Warts are skin growths that are a result of a viral infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). An underdeveloped immune system and close contact with anyone with warts can cause you to catch Read More
5 Quick Tips for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Mental health encompasses cognitive, emotional, psychological, behavioral, and social well-being. For many different reasons, mental health can take a turn for the worse. Mental health issues do not Read More
Importance of Child Immunization
Infants and children, with their young immune systems, are vulnerable to many illnesses and diseases. As parents, we do everything we can to ensure our children are as healthy as possible. Getting Read More
10 Common Pediatric Issues
Children typically start getting sick after they’ve reached six months of age when the immunity received from their mother begins to weaken. At this point, your child starts to build up their own Read More
How to Choose a Pediatrician
Whether your baby has already arrived in the world or is due soon, choosing a pediatrician is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child’s health. Your pediatrician will play an Read More
