As parents, we want our children to always succeed. However, we also know that children need to learn from their mistakes or failures. When a child knows that they are loved and supported by their parents, even mistakes and failures can be seen as part of life. Knowing that even you have made mistakes …Continue reading this post
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Take simple steps to keep your child safe at home
More than 3 million children age 14 and younger are injured in accidents at home each year. Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries to this age group. Fire, suffocation, drowning, choking, firearms and poisoning are among the leading causes for more than 2,000 accidental deaths each year. …Continue reading this post
Why it’s important that your family stays up-to-date on vaccines
As you were stocking up on your back-to-school supplies, did you forget to also take stock of your children’s vaccine status? Vaccine recommendations change over time so it’s a great idea to add this item to your annual back-to-school checklist. Most Wisconsin doctors enter vaccine dates into the Wisconsin Immunization Registry, where you can review current vaccine schedules …Continue reading this post
Fox Valley Children’s Mental Health Center is a shining example of a community’s spirit
Greetings from the “frozen tundra.” OK, it’s not Lambeau Field exactly, but on a clear day we can almost see the tops of the stadium lights from Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin-Fox Valley. I chose to settle in this community because it’s a wonderful place to raise a family. The bonus is that it’s also a place where I can make a real difference practicing medicine in a very flexible …Continue reading this post
Why you should vaccinate your preteen girl against HPV
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recently reported that only about half of teen girls in the U.S. have received the human papillomavirus vaccine. The need for this vaccine is clear. About 20 million people, most in their late teens and early 20s, are infected with …Continue reading this post
There’s no stopping Sofi
I first met Sofi May 6, 2008, the day after she was admitted to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. She was suffering from progressive weakness, making it difficult for her to breathe. She was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a disease that causes the body to attack its own nerves. Sofi’s disease progressed through her body, nearly causing complete paralysis. Soon after our meeting, she …Continue reading this post
What I’ve learned as a critical care staff physician at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
I grew up in Milwaukee, attended Marquette University High School, Marquette University and The Medical College of Wisconsin. My first experience with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin was as a patient during the summer of 1987. The hospital was on Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee, just a few blocks away from the starting line …Continue reading this post
Local case of measles highlights need for vaccination
A child in Milwaukee has been diagnosed with measles. Measles is an illness that causes high fever, bloodshot eyes, cough and a rash. In some cases, people also develop pneumonia and rarely a severe brain infection. It’s very easy to spread measles from person to person and there is no treatment. Fortunately, it’s also very easy to prevent measles. …Continue reading this post
Slow down in school zones! School is back in session
Across Wisconsin, families are gearing up for another school year. It’s a good time to remind drivers to slow down and be aware of your surroundings, especially in school zones. According to Safe Kids research, 1 in 6 drivers driving in school zones is distracted. In 2009, 13,000 pedestrians age 14 and younger were injured. …Continue reading this post
Five questions to ask if your child needs an imaging exam
As a parent, my job is to protect my three children and make sure they are safe. As a pediatric radiologist, my job is to protect all children. You may have noticed that the media has heightened public awareness of radiation risks and the need for minimal radiation exposure in medical imaging – especially in children. …Continue reading this post