A 20-week anatomy scan, a standard for OB care for expecting moms, is exciting for parents because that’s typically the first time their...
Children’s Health Articles
Tickle Their Funny Bones: How Humor Helps Kids in Medical Situations
A good joke is always welcome. Using humor can help children stay comfortable in a doctor’s office, hospital room or any other time...
Chickenpox: What You Need to Know
Chickenpox is a highly contagious virus that’s easily prevented through vaccination. The varicella-zoster virus, more commonly known as...
HPV Vaccine Myths and Facts
Learn what's fact and what's fiction to better understand how the HPV vaccine helps you stay healthy. HPV Vaccine Myths and Facts All...
HPV Vaccinations Prevent Cancer and Save Lives
Vaccines have been top-of-mind during the global pandemic, but another vaccine has huge benefits too – preventing a virus that causes...
When Distractibility or Hyperactivity is Something More: ADHD Overview
Fidgeting, inability to focus or concentrate, moving around all the time, or being unable to complete work may sound like kids being...
Preparing Your Child for Pokes
Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health network is dedicated to making your child’s experience with any poke, from vaccination, IV start or...
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, it is important to be aware of the extra food and treats your child will be...
Understanding the Dangers of Vaping for Teens
A big misconception is that vaping is somehow safer than traditional smoking. Don’t misunderstand it: vaping is not safer or better than...









