Mar 3, 2022 | Children's Health
Regular exercise is great for kids of all ages, but the most important thing is to keep the experience full of joy. Kyle Pontiff, MD, sports medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, explains why and shares his advice for all parents, whether...
Mar 2, 2022 | Children's Health
As the weather warms and baseball families head back to the diamond, young athletes–especially pitchers–are at risk of injuring their throwing elbow. Physical therapist Stephanie Wilks, PT, DPT, OCS, catches us up on Little League Elbow, what coaches and parents of...
Feb 23, 2022 | Patient Stories
A six-year-old ball of energy, Ali’s light shines wherever he goes. Ali gets a little extra support for his development at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Children’s Developmental Center at McMains. Ali and his twin, Jax, were born prematurely. Sadly, Jax...
Feb 22, 2022 | Children's Health
Thousands of children die annually from preventable causes. Learn what you can do to keep your child safe. Children are curious and full of energy—and love exploring the world around them. However, sometimes harmless exploration and play result in serious injury....
Feb 22, 2022 | Children's Health
Learn what’s normal and what’s not with your adolescent’s mood swings. From the preteen beginnings of puberty to high school acting out, most adolescents experience wild mood swings as their bodies grow and change. “Irritability is normal in teens, especially as...
