Sleep is crucial for physical health and emotional well-being—and the same is true for your baby. When caring for an infant, setting up a safe sleep environment is critical. Where your baby sleeps, the baby’s crib or bed, type of mattress, and sleeping position all matter. Following these best practices lowers your baby’s risk of…
Many parents keep their children inside when temperatures start to drop. But there is a winter wonderland of activities available for kids, from sledding to skiing to playing on sports teams. The key is to make sure you know how to keep kids safe in cold weather. Katie LaRue-Martin, AT, MPH, team lead athletic…
Social media is a large part of our culture—from status updates about career changes to sharing albums full of family photos. There’s no doubt something so prominent in our society makes a big impact, but is that impact a positive one? “From my perspective, it can go both ways,” says Steven Taylor,…
School is in full-swing, but your child may still feel some daily anxiety. One thing you, as a parent, can do to help them? Promote good self-esteem in your child. While teenagers are infamous for insecurities, Jaclyn Scanlan, LISW-S, a therapist with Kettering Behavioral Medicine Center, says she sees awarenessof self-esteem in children…
Of all the diseases women face, few may concern them more than breast cancer. You probably know someone — a loved one, a friend, a neighbor — whose life has been touched by the disease. Even though breast cancer is far too common, some facts about it may still surprise you. Here’s a look at…
Kettering Breast Evaluation Centers offer the latest in mammogram technology to provide better imaging results and improved patient experiences. Recent studies have shown annual mammograms performed before any symptoms are present have helped to lower death rates from breast cancer by nearly 30 percent. For women over age 40, or those with family or…
School has started or is about to start in area school systems. If you put your kids on the school bus, consider talking with them about safety to ensure they avoid injuries and use caution. Nancy Pook, MD, medical director of the Network Operations Command Center at Kettering Health Network, advises children to…
ACHOO! SNIFFLE! COUGH! These are the sounds of sickness that are coming during the colder months. This flu season, knowing the difference between a cold and the flu, and brushing up on flu shot facts, can help prevent the spread of this contagious virus. “It’s important that parents understand flu prevention and its…
There’s a lot to remember when you’re preparing for kids to go back to school. Do their clothes and shoes still fit? Do they need school supplies or sports gear? As you’re crossing things off your to-do list, there are some healthy back-to-school essentials you should remember. Check off a checkup Back-to-school time is…
Though you may have started thinking about back to school season, summer is still lingering, which means people are still enjoying the warmth outdoors. One concern you may have while spending time outside is bee stings, and what to do if you or someone you know get one. Nick Bellanco, MD, family medicine physician…
