by Thomas Ireland, M.D. | Mar 4, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
How much do you know about this condition that affects more than 450,000 American children? Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological condition — impacting more than 3 million people in the United States, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. The condition,...
by Dr. Jim Atherton | Feb 24, 2022 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
Q: Our pediatrician took my son’s blood pressure during our last office visit. Why is it necessary to measure the blood pressure of a four-year-old? A: All children over age 3 should have their blood pressure measured routinely with a blood pressure cuff that is an...
by Lindsay Bass, BSN, RN | Jan 11, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
We all want our kids to be physically active and to enjoy their playtime while still being safe. According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all children ages 0 to 19. This statistic holds true to our data here at Children’s Hospital at...
by erlangerhealth | Dec 17, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Believe it or not, toy-related injuries are common. In fact, a study published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics in 2014 found that approximately 18 children suffer a serious toy-related injury every hour. In other words, every three minutes, a child is hurt...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 23, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
At the end of a long day, sitting down for a family meal might be the last thing on your mind. But doing so benefits your family in a variety of ways. In the past, families spent lots of time together. Did you ever read Little House on the Prairie or watch The...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 28, 2021 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine
You’ve heard of physical therapy. Maybe you’ve even known someone who saw a physical therapist for a while. But have you ever thought about what it actually does? Well, the answer is pretty much what you might expect. Physical therapy helps people recover or gain...
