Showing Stories tagged with: Children's Health
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July 30, 2021
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
Parents of five-year-olds may wonder whether their child is ready to enter kindergarten. Lewis First, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at the University of Vermont Children's Hospital, offers his kindergarten readiness checklist.
June 7, 2021
Grab Your Towel … and These 10 Tips for Water Safety
Jess Lukas, Director of Aquatics at the Greater Burlington YMCA, offers water safety advice in partnership with the University of Vermont Medical Center and UVM Children’s Hospital.
June 1, 2021
The Danger of Heatstroke
Maureen Johnson, CSP, CPST-I, a Child Passenger Safety Specialist, examines some heatstroke prevention steps for in the car, at home and at work, and how to respond to heat-related illness.
April 21, 2021
Don’t Look Away: How to Recognize Child Abuse
At a time when the stresses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could be making a bad problem even worse, James Metz, MD, answers questions about child abuse prevention and the community’s role in keeping kids safe.
March 17, 2021
COVID-19 Q&A: Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and the COVID-19 Vaccine
Pregnancy is considered a high-risk health category during COVID-19. You may have questions or concerns about the safety of the vaccine while pregnant or breastfeeding and we are here to help.
February 23, 2021
No Warning Signs
A seemingly healthy 16-year-old collapsed while playing basketball with his dad. Hope came in the form of the expertise of a local cardiologist...and the help of a fighter pilot. Read Quinn's story.
November 6, 2020
Wearing a Coat in the Car Can Be Dangerous
Even though COVID-19 may be reducing our travel, it’s still important to know how to safely dress your child when they are riding in the car.
November 3, 2020
Supporting Your Medically Complex Child into Adult Care
When your child is a medically complex patient, it’s important that their transition from pediatric specialty care to adult care goes smoothly. Here’s the steps you can take with your care team to support your child.
October 23, 2020
Top 5 Home Cooking Safety Tips
With favorite restaurants now closed or limited to outdoor dining, there has been a surge in interest around home cooking. Whether you are an expert home chef or teaching yourself the basics, kitchen mistakes happen. Cooking is the top cause of fires and fire-related injuries in the home. Check out UVM Medical Center's tips for keeping you and your household safe from kitchen-related injuries.
October 23, 2020
Feeling Too Old for a Pediatrician? Tips for Young Adults Seeking Adult Care
Need to see a doctor but feeling too old to ask your parents to make an appointment? By taking a few simple steps, you can ensure that you are able to take care of yourself, become more independent and remain healthy as you grow older. Here’s the steps you can take with the help of your parents.
October 23, 2020
Pediatrics to Primary Care: Transition Tips for Parents
Young adults face numerous life changes and challenges as they prepare for adulthood (or “adulting” as they’d say). Learning how to cook and clean, do the laundry, get an oil change or run an errand at the store, adolescents pick up a significant amount of skills at this age, but one bit of education that
September 28, 2020
Masks and Kids: What You Need to Know
Nilgun Zimakas, MD, a pediatrician with UVM Children’s Hospital, gives us guidance on how to talk to your children about mask wearing.
September 28, 2020
Back to School: Bus, Bike and Car Safety During COVID-19
As educators and parents prepare for children to return to school safely during COVID-19, there are new anxiety-inducing concerns facing families. While much of the discussion has focused on what happens inside school, it’s important to consider safety precautions when traveling to and from school.
September 28, 2020
Helping Your Child Cope During COVID-19
While available evidence indicates that most children are not at higher risk for COVID-19, there are plenty of challenges facing parents and families during the pandemic. Read UVM Medical Center's tips for supporting your child during this time.
September 28, 2020
How to Raise Confident, Flexible Kids
Parents have been asking what it takes to ensure they do a good job parenting their children - especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lewis First, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at The University of Vermont Children's Hospital, provides advices on how to build resiliency in your child.