by erlangerhealth | May 24, 2016 | Allergies, Child & Family Health, Stay Well
This month is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. How much do you know about these two conditions common among kids? The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology estimates that more than 7 million kids have asthma, while 8.4 percent of all...
by erlangerhealth | May 17, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When your child is injured or not feeling well, you logically want specialized care to meet his or her health needs. Where can you find that care? At Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. Children’s hospitals offer a variety of benefits to communities and the children...
by erlangerhealth | May 15, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Candy or detergent pod? To a little one, they may seem no different — and that’s where the danger lies. Laundry and dishwasher detergent packets hit the market several years ago. With their compact size and handy packaging, they’re marketed as convenient and easy. But...
by erlangerhealth | May 10, 2016 | Allergies, Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When it comes to food allergies, 90 percent of all allergic reactions are caused by eight foods. And as it turns out, all eight of those foods are prominent fixtures in southern cuisine. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI),...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 31, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stories of Hope
When visiting Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, it doesn’t take long to recognize how invaluable Child Life Specialists are. They’re in every area of the hospital, donning their pink and black uniforms, and spreading joy at every opportunity. What is a Child Life...
by Paul Zmaj, M.D. | Mar 24, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Regain Health
Is your child struggling with bed-wetting? With the right approach, you can help him or her overcome this stumbling block. In children, urinary incontinence (UI) — or the loss of bladder control —most often occurs in the form of bed-wetting. While bed-wetting is not...
