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Are Tanning Beds Worse than the Sun? The Risks You Face
It’s wintertime and you may be feeling pale, but instead of heading to the tanning salon, reach for some self-tanner ...
The Importance of Your Yearly Gynecological Exam
It may be tempting to skip your yearly gynecological exam when you’re healthy, but there are reasons why its important ...
Preparing Your Teen for Her First Gynecologist Appointment
A very common question that I get asked as an OB/GYN is, “when should my daughter start seeing the gynecologist?” ...
Is My Child Dehydrated? Signs to Look for and When to Seek Help
It’s always concerning to see our little ones sick. We know it’s important to keep them hydrated, but it’s not ...
How to Keep Your Child’s Lungs Healthy Now and in the Future
As we enter 2022 with Omicron infections peaking, our youngest children are not yet eligible for the COVID vaccine, and ...
Ask the Experts: Kids and Omicron
This latest COVID-19 surge has affected kids more than ever and with recent FDA emergency use authorization for the COVID ...
Why Does My Child Get Recurring Ear Infections?
Ear infections are quite a common occurrence in our little ones. But, at what point do you need to be ...
How Do I Know if My Child Has Cancer?
As a pediatric oncologist, one of the hardest parts of the job is to tell a parent their child, who ...
Preparing for Your First Pap Smear | Everything You Need to Know
Pap smears can seem very intimidating especially your first one. Dr. Abigail Chitwood, Ob/Gyn at Missouri Baptist, a sister hospital ...