Wellness
LiveSmart: Help Kids Avoid the “Summer Slide” – Make Time for Reading!
Summer’s here and the time is right for kids to keep on top of their reading! […]
Dr. Mark Osborn
Wellness
LiveSmart: Set Routines Now to Smooth Out Bumps in Transition Back to School
Getting kids back into a routine BEFORE school starts is the key to making those first days of school less painful. Now is the time to start easing into it. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Turn it Down! Keeping Earbud Volumes in the Safe Zone
When using earbuds or headphones, how loud is too loud? […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Everybody in the Water – Safely!
To make sure the kids have a safe and happy summer in and around the water, click here for safety tips. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: CDC, AAP Approve Childhood Vaccination Schedule for 2023
Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics noted their support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended childhood and immunization schedule for 2023. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Check Your Child’s Cholesterol Levels for Better Long-Term Health
As February, well known as American Heart Month, draws to a close, recent news reports on heart health in the pediatric population have focused on rising cholesterol levels as being a serious concern. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Back to School – Be on the Lookout for Head Lice
If you notice your child itching or scratching around the neck or ears, it could be lice. Dr. Osborn provides advice to get rid of the pests. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Unplug, Prepare Now for Better Sleep this School Year
There are only a couple weeks left before all the local school districts are back in session, so getting kids back on their sleep cycle starts NOW! […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Avoid the “Summer Slide” – Make Time for Reading This Summer
On average, kids can lose up to two months of learning over the summer. Learn how to close the gap with a focus on reading playing a role in summertime fun. […]
SPHP in the News
WTEN: HPV vaccination rates up among New York adolescents
WTEN/News10 spoke to Mark Osborn, M.D. about rising HPV vaccination rates in adolescents. […]