Children’s Health Articles

Vaccines are an important part of keeping our children healthy as they grow.  Whether you’re navigating the world of immunizations for the first time or just need a refresher, Brett Hutchinson, MD, Board Certified pediatrician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s...

With the joy and health benefits of youth sports comes the risk of injury, but there are steps parents can take to enhance their young athlete’s safety. In this episode of ParentingU, Kyle Pontiff, MD, sports medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s...

The flu season often aligns with the school year, with cases declining after winter break and then flu activity typically ending after spring break.  In a recent Medical Monday segment on WJDX, Robert Besinger, MD, St. Dominic’s pediatrician, shared his...

As parents, we've all been there — the nerve-wracking moment when our child twists an ankle during a soccer game or develops a sudden bout of mysterious stomach pains, and of course, it always seems to happen outside of regular office hours. Panic can set in, and...