October 30, 2018
Smaller ERs still make a big difference
Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Murphy was riding her horse where she trains in Summerfield, North Carolina, when her horse ...
Topic: Children's Health
October 25, 2018
What parents need to know about the polio-like AFM syndrome
Headlines about the polio-like AFM syndrome have been frightening parents across the country. Pediatric neurologist Dr. ...
September 17, 2018
A scary diagnosis—and bright future
Sammy Rowland is an engaging 10-year-old who swings a mean bat in Little League.
He started having headaches. They ...
September 4, 2018
‘Pre-hab’ can make a big difference
Meghan Vaccaro ran to defend against her soccer opponent as she'd done hundreds of times before.
But the girls ...
August 2, 2018
Badgering and bribing don’t help
Pediatrician Dr. Rachael Fournet says the I'm-not-eating-that routine usually passes. Fournet recommended some do's and ...
July 26, 2018
‘Medical play’ helps young patients
Child life specialists at the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital are there to ...
July 24, 2018
School is coming, we have answers
Here’s a helpful checklist for parents who want to get the school year off to a great start. From making sure shots are ...
June 4, 2018
Try Water and a Banana
While staying hydrated during outdoor activity is always a high priority as the weather heats up, most of us should ...
May 16, 2018
Urgent care vs. the ER
When your child isn’t feeling well and your pediatrician’s office has closed, you’re left with a decision: Can this ...
April 20, 2018
What to watch for
When it comes to asthma and kids — particularly infants and toddlers — the thinking among pediatricians has changed ...