If you have read the news recently, then you are well aware about the surge in cases of RSV overwhelming the country. Hospitals are maxed out on beds for pediatric patients.

Doctor visits, dental cleanings and specialty visits can be a routine part of any child’s health needs. Whether it is as minimal as a yearly physical or more complex like visiting a specialist on a regular basis, there is a formula for supporting your child when visiting the doctor.

Ready, get set, smile! October is Dental Hygiene Month, and right after that is National Brush Day on November 1st.

In my first role as a child life specialist, I provided support to pediatric patients in a large surgery center, where anywhere from 40-90 patients per day were treated for surgeries as routine as having tonsils removed or as complex as brain surgery.

Going to a hospital or other medical practice can sometimes be intimidating, especially for children. So how do we help kids feel more comfortable in these spaces?

Halloween is just around the corner, and there’s no sweeter way to celebrate than by giving back to the community you know and love!