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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 ...
Giving Your Infant Medication: Proper Dosage and Administration
No one likes seeing their little one sick, but unfortunately with your baby’s brand new immune system it is bound ...
CDC endorses COVID-19 booster shots for children age 12 and older; also shortens booster interval recommendation for adults
On Jan. 7, 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded its endorsement of COVID-19 booster shots ...
Recurring Ear Infections? Understand the Anatomy of Your Child’s Ear
Does your child suffer from frequent ear infections? It can be confusing to understand what exactly is happening in the ...
Nursemaid’s Elbow: Treating Your Child’s Dislocated Elbow
My toddler was playing and now won’t use their arm! This is something we commonly see as pediatricians, and often ...
The Winter Blues: Helping Teens Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder
Does your teen seem particularly moody or down this winter? It might be more than just a bad day; they ...
Approaching the Topic of Race with Kids
My life changed dramatically in 5th grade. Throughout elementary school, I attended predominantly Black schools. In 5th grade, my family ...
