RSV cases are on the rise in Craig, following statewide, national trends Healthcare providers are treating this respiratory virus at a higher rate than in previous years If you’re interested in receiving community healthcare news straight to your inbox, sign up for our digital newsletter of Living Well here. [...]
Why vaccines keep your infants and children safe National Infant Immunization Week is April 24 to May 1 and highlights the benefits of vaccines in children Parents — Are you looking for easy pediatric advice and news sent straight to your inbox? MRH makes it easy. Sign up for our bi-monthly Living [...]
Testimonials: Pediatrics provides trusted, personal care for families Manske, Molina families share how the MRH pediatrics team exceeds their expectations Want more pediatric healthcare news sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for our virtual Living Well newsletter here. The pediatrics team at Memorial Regional Health works tirelessly to ensure [...]
When is your child sick enough to take to the doctor? Know the signs of when seeking professional medical care for your child’s symptoms is necessary Want more pediatric healthcare tips sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for our virtual Living Well newsletter here. Kevin T. Monahan, PA [...]
Back to school: Keeping kids healthy from colds, the flu and COVID-19 Focusing on general wellness and prevention of illness should be families’ top priorities Each year as students head back to school, parents prepare for the risk of sniffles and sneezes and do what they can to prioritize [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Newborn Care Nothing is more exciting — and intimidating — than becoming a parent, whether you’re having your first child or your fifth. There are so many questions that run through your head, especially when it comes to the health and wellbeing of your new little family member. Newborn babies [...]
Our jobs as parents is to make the best decisions for our children, especially when they are unable to do so for themselves. One of the decisions we’ll inevitably stumble upon is whether or not we should send our kids to school when they catch a bug. This decision can make even the most assured [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health A Q&A with Madysen L. Jourgensen, Registered Dietitian at Memorial Regional Health What are some healthier alternatives to candy? MJ: Things like popcorn bags, fruit leathers (made from 100 percent fruit), animal crackers, pretzels, etc. can be more nutritious substitutions for candy at Halloween. You can [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health October is National SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Awareness Month Thousands of babies in the U.S. die suddenly and unexpectedly each year. Half of these deaths, known as sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), are due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Scientists and medical providers don’t know [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month About one in five children in the United States is obese, putting them at greater risk for many serious chronic health conditions and diseases such as sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes and heart conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and [...]
