Orthopedic Guide to Broken Bones and Fractures
What are some common bone breaks and fractures – and when should we go to the ER? Here’s important insight from a VCU doc.
Stay Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
What is carbon monoxide and why is it so dangerous? Virginia Poison Center has strategies for keeping your family safe from carbon monoxide.
COVID-19, Flu, Vaccines, and Your Family
COVID-19 numbers aren’t what they were at the pandemic’s peak, but omicron continues to keep us on our toes. That’s why the CDC recommends Moderna’s and Pfizer’s updated booster shots for children and adults. As a mom of four and…
Creating a Safer Social Media Space for Families
These days, it’s convenient and easy to blame social media for many of society’s pitfalls – from the rise of the sometimes dangerous challenge trend to the state of our mental wellness. When thinking about the connection between eating disorders…
Protect Your Family from Cancer
Every year, more than 46,000 Americans are diagnosed with preventable cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Today a vaccine exists that prevents the majority of HPV infections which, in turn, prevents more than 90 percent of all cancers caused…
What Is Intuitive Eating – and Is It Right for Families?
What intuitive eating is and is not and how to know if it’s right for your family.
Concussion Care Guide for Children
Kids and adolescents are naturally active and on the move. From toddlers learning to walk to teens playing in a lacrosse game, children often engage in activities that can lead to falls, collisions, and injuries. What should you do if…
Should I Have My Younger Kids Vaccinated?
Updated Friday, May 20 COVID-19 has taken center stage now for nearly two years – upending family routines, lives, and the world as we knew it. Nearly 140,000 Virginia children have tested positive for COVID-19, more than 1,000 of whom…
Keeping Kids Safer During a Pandemic
Updated Nov 12, 2021 Since the school year began, parents across our region have been understandably anxious about their child’s risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the classroom. Positive cases in school communities are inevitable, but one trend we’re discovering…
Healthy and Happy Smiles for Kids
Americans of all ages are spending more time and money improving their smiles through cosmetic dental work and orthodontics. Some experts attribute this increased attention to orthodontics to more aesthetic and less noticeable treatment options, made possible by cutting-edge technology.…
