DAYTON, Ohio- The last place families with a sick child want to be is sitting in a waiting room. That’s why Dayton Children’s now offers families the option to “save a spot” at the Springboro Urgent Care. It’s a simple online form that allows a sick child to stay comfortable on the couch while waiting…
Seven Pediatrician Offices Taking Part in Statewide Program to Prevent Vision Loss in Ohio’s Preschoolers(Dayton, Ohio) – Seven PriMed pediatrician offices in the Dayton area announced a partnership with the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP) and Prevent Blindness to improve preschool vision screenings and prevent vision loss in children 3-5 years of…
Overweight Adolescents “My teenage daughter struggles with her weight (as many of our family members do) but I don’t think she would be considered obese – although I’m not sure. What exactly is the criteria for obesity in teens? Does being overweight as a young person really carry with it the same health problems as…
From an early age, Kristin and Matt Herder both felt called to serve their country. They married in January 1997 while still in college, and upon graduating that May, they were both commissioned in the US Air Force.Devoted to their military careers, they decided to wait until Kristin was 30 before starting a family. When…
FAMILY FARM CHORESSat. Dec 19, 8:30-10:00 amCARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Carriage Hill Historical Farm, 7850 E. Shull Rd.Join a farm staff person to feed animals, gather eggs, and clean stalls. Get to know some of the farm animals up close and personal. Meet at the front gate of the farm. Registration required. Age: 8Y-12Y Fee: $5…
Suzanne Booher was standing in Toys R Us on February 9, 2012 with her seemingly healthy 9 year-old son when she got the news. Caulin recently had his swollen tonsils and adenoids removed; the doctor was calling to tell her the pathology lab had found some malignancies on the tissue. “Pack a bag,” he said….
Dr. Dyan Hes, Medical Director at Gramercy Pediatrics and Childhood Obesity Expert offers parents advice on how to have a Healthier Halloween.
Everyone can get cranky when they don’t get enough shut-eye, but for kids, it can cause actual harm to their growing bodies and minds. Kids and sleep
Eight Tips for Eating Healthy While Camping. No matter how you are camping, whether in a tent or RV, it’s still possible to eat a healthy, balanced diet.
The weather is getting warmer, and that means kids will be spending more time outside. While the extra exercise is great for kids as they head into summer vacation, parents need to keep their safety a priority – especially when they are out riding their bikes. May is National Bike Month, and whether your child has training wheels or is an experienced rider, as their parent you…
