Children’s Health Articles

Sun’s out, wheels out! Whether your child is rolling on training wheels or racing around the neighborhood on a scooter, summer brings plenty of opportunities to play outside. But with all that movement comes a need for smart safety habits — and maybe a little parent...

If your child deals with allergies, summer doesn’t always offer relief. In fact, for many kids, summer can bring its own set of triggers — and myths.   On this episode of ParentingU, Theron McCormick, MD, pediatric allergy and immunology specialist with Our Lady of...

A vibrant wrap. A kid-friendly design. And powerful technology that’s changing how we deliver imaging for children. Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is now home to a newly installed Siemens MAGNETOM Vida 3T MRI machine, an exciting advancement that brings...

If you’re expecting a baby — or recently brought one home — you’ve likely had a moment (or several) of wondering, “Am I doing this right?” You’re not alone.  “Babies don’t come with an instruction manual,” says Meaghan Flechas Smith, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of...