When parents can get an at-home version of a medical test that would normally take time out of their family’s busy day, it’s going to garner attention. That’s exactly what’s happening with at-home allergy — or, more accurately, at-home sensitivity — tests. Continue reading →
New Year’s resolution: Reach out. Reinforce. Repeat.
Three months ago, I was hearing strong messages from celebrities, politicians and community leaders: VOTE. Personally, I found the momentum exciting. While the 2018 election cycle got a lot of attention, even more important decisions will be made in government in 2019. Continue reading →
How Integrated Behavioral Health is bringing pediatric psychologists into the pediatrician’s office
When Derell was 8 years old, he had trouble staying focused in school and following all the rules. He was repeatedly disciplined for fidgeting, tapping his pencil and talking out of turn. When he was finally suspended for disruptive behavior, Derell –– frustrated by the feeling that he couldn’t do anything right – lashed out at his teacher. Continue reading →
Food label refresh helps make healthier food choices easier
Next time you walk down the grocery aisle, you might notice something new. Food labels are getting a makeover. Continue reading →
What parents need to know about food additives
On busy days — and what days aren’t busy — getting three square meals into kids’ growing bodies can be challenging enough. Of course, what we include in those meals is also something we need to keep in mind. Continue reading →
Why the family meal is the most important time of the day
It’s Tuesday and you were hoping to cook a nice dinner for your family, but between working late and your child’s soccer game, you decide to make PB&J sandwiches and pack baby carrots to go. Continue reading →
Cutting-edge treatment brightens young boy’s future
Nate and his big sister, Maddie.
Jill Kocian will never forget the shock of panic that ripped through her as she saw her 10-year-old son, Nate, disappear under the water’s surface. Continue reading →
Neurocritical neonatology helps the most fragile babies
Amy McLain’s pregnancy was sailing along smoothly when she experienced every expectant mom’s biggest fear. Her 30-week ultrasound showed a problem — her baby’s brain was bleeding. Continue reading →
Patient families give back with the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin license plate
Hundreds of people have already signed up for their license to give.
There are many ways Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin families show their support for the life-changing care their kids have received. These five families showed their gratitude by purchasing a Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin license plate. Continue reading →
For kids in foster care, Care4Kids offers medical stability through care coordination
It was a chilly November afternoon in 2017 and then 16-year-old Unique once again found herself in the Emergency Department at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. In fact, over the last few years of her life, Unique was going to the Emergency Department once or twice a month. Continue reading →