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Six Things You Need to Know About Measles
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (394+ words) Measles has resurfaced in several communities across the United States, including Utah, raising concern among many families.Hilary Hewes, MD an emergency pediatrician at University of Utah Health, explains key points everyone should understand to protect themselves and prevent further…...
The Basics: How to Accurately Take a Baby's Temperature
8+ mon, 5+ hour ago (564+ words) You are listening to Healthy Kids Zone: When your baby feels warm, it does not always mean they have a fever. A baby's age and how you take their temperature matter more than you think. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains…...
Use Parent-Teacher Conferences to Check Learning and Mental Health
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (280+ words) You are listening to Healthy Kids Zone: First, before you even go, find out from your student how they feel about their teacher. Do they like their teacher? Do they feel like they are learning well from their teacher? Does…...
What Pediatricians Want Parents to Know About Child Therapy
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (424+ words) You are listening to Healthy Kids Zone: Unlike adults, medications are not as available. Medications have age limits. We can't use them with younger kids because they may not be safe. And there are fewer child psychiatrists. This means your…...
University of Utah Health AirMed Perinatal Team Honored with National Award for Excellence
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (524+ words) The AirMed Perinatal Team at University of Utah Health has been honored with the Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Award of Excellence by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS). This prestigious national award recognizes the team's outstanding contributions to neonatal and…...
University of Utah’s Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Announces the Joseph B. Stanford, M.D., and Kathleen B. Stanford Presidential Chair in Restorative Reproductive Medicine
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (205+ words) The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine (DFPM) at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is pleased to announce the establishment of the Joseph B. Stanford, M.D., and Kathleen B. Stanford Presidential Chair in Restorative Reproductive Medicine." Joseph Stanford…...
Healthy Kids Zone: by month
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (61+ words) From forgotten lunches to last-minute outfit debates, school mornings can be challenging. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares strategies to make them smoother, including setting up backpacks the ... Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Why Your Child Isn't Actually on a Sugar High…...
The Basics: What to Expect When Your Baby Starts Teething
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (374+ words) You are listening to Healthy Kids Zone: Every baby teethes differently'some barely notice it, while others act like it is the end of the world. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why the experience varies so widely and how parents can…...
Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Common Misconceptions About Your Baby's Teething
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (489+ words) You are listening to Healthy Kids Zone: Many parents link fevers, diarrhea, and even ear pulling to teething. But are those symptoms actually related? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down what teething does and does not cause, along with how…...
Why Asking for Help Is a Life Skill Every Teen Should Learn
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (362+ words) As children grow into teenagers, they face new challenges and responsibilities. While young kids often receive help with everyday tasks like making their bed or doing homework, teens are expected to become more independent. However, asking for help is always…...