The CDC and AAP recently released recommendations on diagnosing and treating mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children. As a parent, what do you need to know? […]
Spectrum News interviewed Mark Osborn, M.D., Chief of Pediatrics for St. Peter’s Hospital, and a provider with St. Peter’s Children’s Health Center, and radiation oncologist Duncan Savage, M.D., of St. Peter’s Cancer Care Center, about the dangers HPV poses to children. […]
Although concerns about the safety of treats comes up every year, the fact is most injuries that send kids to emergency departments on Halloween have nothing to do with candy. […]
An estimated six to 12 million Americans contract head lice every year. What to do if you get the call that your kids have them? […]
Away from home, you’re also away from your medicine cabinet and, depending on how far you go, your family doctor and convenient health care facilities. A simply stocked first aid kit can keep routine cuts, scrapes and headaches from ruining your trip. […]
September is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start making those back to school lists! Most importantly – don’t forget to make sure your child is up-to-date on their vaccines. […]
Bladder and urinary tract disorders in children are usually not at the top of most parents’ list of concerns when visiting the pediatrician. However, many families struggle with these issues on a regular basis. […]
WNYT NewsChannel 13 aired a story featuring Dr. Mark Osborn, Chief of Pediatrics at St. Peter’s Hospital. Dr. Osborn discussed vaccinations, the myths surrounding them, and the proven risks and benefits. The story coincides with World Immunization Week. […]
The recent arctic chill has given kids the opportunity to break in their winter gear. If they and their friends are swapping hats on the playground, you may get a call about head lice. […]
This time of year can be particularly fraught with stress for children, as the hustle and bustle of the holiday season leaves many of them mentally and emotionally overwhelmed. What can parents do to make the season fun and safe? […]
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