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Avoid these holiday hazards to stay safe

November 15, 2021

During the holidays, emergency rooms see a seasonal spike of common accidents. Find out what you can do to stay safe and merry.

tags: covid-19 , emergency care , emergency room , holidays , safety

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The COVID-19 Vaccine and Breastfeeding: What we...

August 2, 2021

If a nursing mom gets vaccinated against COVID-19, her baby might get some protection against the disease.

tags: breastfeeding , covid , covid-19 , nursing , vaccine

6 healthy habits for kids going back to school

August 2, 2021

As kids return to school this fall during COVID-19, here are some tips to help them remain safe and healthy.

tags: back to school , covid-19 , new mom journey , pediatrics

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COVID-19: What's your risk level for everyday ...

February 8, 2021

Rather than pressing pause on everyday activities until COVID-19 is over, is there a way to safely go out to eat or get that haircut?

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COVID-19 testing basics

September 2, 2020

If you’re struggling to parse through all of the information about the different COVID-19 tests, you’re not alone.

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Set your kids up for success for going back to...

August 10, 2020

It’s that time of year where the summer vacation is winding down and kids are going back to school.

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , methodist healthcare , parenting , pediatrics

Is it cold, flu, COVID-19 or something else?

July 31, 2020

Dr. Stephen McConnell, Medical Director for Emergency Services at Methodist Hospital | Northeast, shares the importance of understanding the...

tags: cold , covid-19 , covid-19-blog , flu , methodist hospital northeast

Parenting and coronavirus: Caring for children...

May 28, 2020

Should your child go to their doctor’s appointment? Here’s what you need to know about caring for your child during the coronavirus pandemic...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , safety

Parenting and coronavirus: Positive parenting ...

May 26, 2020

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, including children. If your child is causing disruptions or behaving poorly at home, ...

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Parenting and coronavirus: Helping children cope...

May 21, 2020

They may not show it or articulate it in the same way as adults, but children are also experiencing stress and anxiety during the coronavirus...

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Parenting and coronavirus: Talking to children...

May 19, 2020

Everyone is talking about coronavirus, and your child may be listening. Here's why you should be the one to talk to your child about COVID...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , safety

COVID-19 phobia? Why you should not delay emergency...

May 15, 2020

Delaying medical care can have serious consequences. But unfortunately, data suggests this is what has been happening in the wake of the COVID...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , safety

Pediatric patients turn to virtual technology ...

May 14, 2020 by Morgan Downing-Shannon

Mid-March, as the coronavirus pandemic was ramping up across the globe, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began encouraging social...

tags: covid-19 , methodist children's hospital , pediatrics , safety , virtual care

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