by erlangerhealth | Jan 6, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Any parent knows that having a child inevitably involves messes. But having kids in the household can also make your home a haven for germs! In the middle of cold and flu season, it can seem like germs are everywhere. And in fact, if surfaces in your home, at work,...
by Lindsay Bass, BSN, RN | Dec 22, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
You’ve installed the car seat according to manufacturer’s instructions and know how to perfectly latch your little one in the seat. But did you know you could be making your child less safe by doing one common thing? Winter can be tricky for children in car seats....
by John Heise, MD, and Matthew Kreth, MD | Nov 21, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Vaping is often considered a “safer” alternative to cigarette smoking. But is it really? We’re breaking down some facts in this blog. Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death, killing 7 million people worldwide each year. Because of that, there has been...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 18, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Common Childhood Diseases, Stay Well
We often think of UTIs as something that’s common among adults. And while that’s true, these infections can also occur in children. In fact, the American Urological Association reports that as many as eight in 100 girls (7%) and two in 100 boys (2%) will get a UTI at...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 15, 2022 | Brain Health & Stroke, Regain Health
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological condition – impacting more than 3 million people in the United States. Often called a “seizure disorder,” epilepsy causes unpredictable seizures, along with other health effects. For some, epilepsy is a...