by Paula Connor, BSN, IBCLC, Lactation Team Lead | Jul 25, 2023 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Women's Health
Breastfeeding is every mother’s gift to her baby. It is a special bond that only a mother and her child share. This is why the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months of their life and...
by Erlanger Marketing | Jun 20, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
The school year is now a memory, and the fun of summer break lies ahead. But along with plenty of sun and warm weather, summer also brings some common asthma triggers for kids. Fortunately, the first step to overcoming those triggers is knowing they’re there in...
by Allyson Cole | May 18, 2023 | Cancer Issues, Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Approximately 97,610 new melanoma cases will be diagnosed in the United States this year. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, there are more people in the U.S. diagnosed with skin cancer every year than all other cancers combined. Fortunately, most skin...
by Erlanger Marketing | May 8, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Whether you’re going for a short hike with your kids or a whole weekend of backpacking with friends, an injury is probably the last thing on your mind. But in the unfortunate event that something does happen, you want to be prepared. One of the best ways to be...
by Erlanger Marketing | Mar 31, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all children ages 0 to 19. This statistic applies to our data here at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. Here are 14 tips for children’s safety. Approximately 8,000 children are treated...
by Heather Sweet | Feb 2, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well, Trauma Prevention
The theme for 2023 National Burn Awareness Week (February 5-11) is “Scalds: Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire.” A scald injury can happen at any age. Children, older adults and people with disabilities are especially at risk. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and...
