With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to drag on, my family had to make some decisions. Would we continue to struggle with home-schooling and working from home under less than ideal conditions? Or would we allow our children to go back to in-person school? It is a really difficult decision - just
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM): Polio-like virus that could affect higher numbers of children in 2020 By William Chasanov, DO, Beebe Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine and Nicole Ryan, MD, Beebe Pediatric Neurology Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare polio-like neurologic condition that typically
The season of summer vacations, pool parties, beach days as well as plenty of outdoor adventures is here. Especially at this time of year, it’s important to know how you can protect yourself and your family from the damaging rays of the sun. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States
There’s no better time than the start of school and the fall sports season to refresh your brain of the important signs and symptoms of a concussion. The severity of a head injury can vary widely depending on the cause and the age of the child. Concussions can occur from direct blows to the head or
Delayed bathing is a crucial step in the transition of the newborn to the outside world. While it may be a new concept to some, at Beebe we are now using this evidence-based practice to improve the overall health of the baby after it enters the world. There are so many benefits to delayed bathing
Asthma is a chronic – or long term - lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Common characteristics of asthma include wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing at night or early in the morning. Asthma typically starts during childhood and when poorly
Having a new baby can be overwhelming. Family and friends may be full of advice and suggestions. Knowing the best thing to do can be hard. Fortunately, reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is easy. Experts define SIDS as the sudden death of an infant less than one year of age for
Learn how to keep your children safe When you’re at the beach, waterpark, or backyard pool with your kids, drowning may not be the first thing on your mind. But, in addition to the sunscreen, towels, pool toys, and snacks, it is important to bring your water safety skills and drowning awareness with
When a baby takes its first breath outside the womb, with that breath comes a rush of 80 milliliters of blood through the umbilical cord. The second breath can mean up to 100 milliliters of blood and higher iron levels for newborns. In the past, the umbilical cord was clamped and cut as soon as the
It's going to be hot out there! Temperatures are rising and kids will be outside playing at the beach, the playground and the ball fields. With hotter temperatures and more physical activity, one’s fluid needs increase. Dehydration is a preventable problem. Signs of dehydration include: dry lips and