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Influential women in the history of medicine

We are celebrating some of history’s most influential women in life sciences and their extraordinary achievements and contributions that have saved countless lives and continue to inspire generations of women in medicine to this day. Metrodora (c. 200-400 AD) Metrodora, a Greek female physician, wrote On the Diseases and Cures of Women, the oldest medical text known … Read more

American Heart Association

08Feb The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research, educates the community on healthy living, and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. The AHA website has resources for healthy living as well as information … Read more

Black History Month: 10 Champions of Children’s Health & Wellness

From The Children’s Foundation: In celebration of Black History Month, we are reflecting and honoring the contributions Black leaders have made toward the advancement of equality and improvement of children’s health and wellness, both historically and in the present day. From surgeons and researchers to advocates and activists, featured are ten Black leaders who inspire … Read more

Children enjoying fun indoor activities on a rainy day

65 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids to Do on a Rainy Day

These sixty-five indoor rainy day activities for kids provide hours of independent play ideas. Rainy days don’t have to mean bored kids, endless screen time, or hearing “I’m bored” every ten minutes. Whether it’s pouring outside, too hot to play outdoors, or you’re simply looking for fresh ideas at home, having a list of easy indoor … Read more

Why Healthy Young People Need the COVID Vaccine

From the American Academy of Pediatrics: Do Healthy Young People Need the COVID-19 Vaccine? Yes. If your teen or child is healthy but has not had their COVID vaccine, don’t wait. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 and older. A booster dose is also strongly encouraged for ages 12 and up who … Read more

8 Parenting Goals to Start the New Year

From the American Academy of Pediatrics: Helping to make your family safer, stronger and more harmonious may not require a complete overhaul, but rather a few strategic tweaks. Here are some concrete and tangible parenting goals you can set for the year ahead. (Kids can ​have fun setting goals, too! See Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Children … Read more

Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Children and Teens

From the American Academy of Pediatrics: The start of a new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. Making New Year’s resolutions can be a fun way to do this! As a pediatrician and mom of three kids, I know how important it is to set healthy goals … Read more

Toy Buying Tips For Babies & Young Children

From the American Academy of Pediatrics: Kids will be always kids, but their toys have changed―and it can be overwhelming! We are inundated with all kinds of sensory-stimulating noise and light toys, and digital media-based platforms with child-oriented software and apps. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report, Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital … Read more

COVID-19 Guidance for Ages 5-11

The nation’s vaccine campaign will also expand in the coming weeks if the FDA greenlights Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for children ages 5 to 11.  We are staying informed and when the COVID-19 Vaccine is approved by the FDA for the ages of 5-11, we will have the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine available for your child. Follow us on … Read more

FDA Authorized Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Boosters

From The FDA: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action to expand the use of a booster dose for COVID-19 vaccines in eligible populations. The agency is amending the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for COVID-19 vaccines to allow for the use of a single booster dose as follows: The use of a single … Read more