KidMed or the ER: Is there really that much of a difference?
Published on September 15, 2017 @ 1:45 pm
Ok. It’s 8:00 on a Wednesday night, you’ve bathed your child, brushed his teeth, and read a bedtime book. Just as you’re getting ready
Back to School
Published on August 30, 2017 @ 12:23 pm
It’s August. The back to school commercials have started, clothes and supplies are going on sale, and sports physicals are in full swing. Sports
Why is my child wheezing? Asthma, croup, and other breathing issues
Published on July 24, 2017 @ 1:36 pm
Parents will often tell a doctor, “My child is wheezing.” But what does that really mean? Noisy breathing can be in the upper airway or
When should I take my child to the ER?
Published on July 24, 2017 @ 8:50 am
Every parent has agonized over whether to take a sick or injured child to the emergency room. Yet too often, the only option considered is
Tick-borne Diseases in Virginia
Published on July 11, 2017 @ 4:52 am
Summer means many things for children. It’s a break from the school-year routine, a chance to spend more time outside, and the opportunity to enjoy
When is a fever dangerous for my baby, toddler, or older child?
Published on May 16, 2017 @ 7:07 am
Multiple factors determine whether a fever may indicate a serious illness for your child: Behavior change Age Temperature Symptoms Fever duration Among those variables, the