The University of Vermont Medical Center HealthSource blog is your leading source for children’s health articles and news from industry experts. Read through a collection of children’s health articles and tips on a variety of topics such as mental health, behavioral issues, nutrition, safety, development and more. The HealthSource children’s health blog features an array of regular authors and contributors from the medical world including doctors, nutritionists, nurse practitioners and healthcare experts.
We celebrate George Washington’s birthday this month, during a long cold and flu season. Much like President Washington, I cannot tell any lies – about these winter illnesses. Instead, I want to speak the truth about some rumors regarding the common cold. For example, parents ask me if you can catch a cold by being […]
My name is Jacob Mikkelsen and this is my sixth year collecting money for the Big Change Roundup For Kids. I was born with sagittal craniosynostosis, which means my head was growing long ways instead of round. The day after my first birthday, I had my first surgery to fix it. We found out a […]
Expectant parents often consult child passenger safety (CPS) technicians to help them decide on a car seat to get for the coming baby. New moms, dads, and grandparents routinely ask me: “Did I get a good seat?” Here’s information about car seat selection for your new passenger. What is a “good” car seat? All car […]
I am an eight-year-old third grader at Grand Isle Elementary. I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was one and with cancer when I was two. I do not have cancer anymore, but I do still have diabetes. I spent a lot of time in the hospital and the people there were very nice and […]
February 4-10 is Burn Awareness Week. Burns are an extremely common injury. According to the American Burn Association, someone in the United States sustains a burn injury requiring treatment almost every minute. That’s approximately 486,000 serious burn injuries a year! In fact, the University of Vermont Medical Center has seen more than 300 clinic visits […]
Many women have heard that they should be taking folic acid before and during pregnancy, but are not sure why or how much. Here are some of the most important things you need to know about folic acid, and how to make sure you are getting enough. What is folic acid? Folic acid is a […]
The UVM Children’s Hospital Type 1 Diabetes Clinic seeks families who have children with Type 1 Diabetes and are interested in participating in our Type 1 Diabetes Patient/Family Advisory Council. If you are interested, please contact Charlotte Safran, patient and family-centered care coordinator, at 802-999-9731 or charlotte.safran@uvmhealth.org The University of Vermont Children’s Hospital recognizes that […]
January 19-27, 2019 is Snowmobile Safety Week, established by the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) to recognize the importance of safe, responsible snowmobiling. It’s been an up and down winter when it comes to snow, but there’s still time for you and your family to enjoy outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. What steps can I […]
Parents have been out of breath with lots of questions about whether or not their child might have asthma. Let me see if I can provide some information on this topic to make everyone breathe easier. Asthma affects only 10-15% of students in grade school, but it is the number one reason why children miss […]
All children have times when their concentration, activity and behavior become difficult for a parent or caregiver to manage. What is ADHD? Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — formerly known as Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) commonly comes up in conversation about any child who struggles with concentration or behavior. With so much information around about ADHD, what causes […]
