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Newborns and coronavirus: Helpful ways to protect...

October 9, 2020

Learn how new moms can avoid coronavirus infection and help protect their newborn during COVID-19.

Poison-proof your home

June 19, 2020

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, we are spending more time at home. Our homes may be our sanctuaries, but they also are where 90 percent...

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Keeping kids safe around water

August 6, 2019

Summer memories are made on the water – swimming, boating, skiing and more. But along with fun, water safety needs to be top of mind. Each year...

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Eight hidden dangers of your favorite summer holiday

June 27, 2019

Everyone loves celebrating Independence Day—the sun, the food, the fireworks. But all of the fun events associated the holiday could have a few...

Common fireworks injuries and how to prevent them

June 27, 2019

Whether you do it yourself or attend a public show, here are a few ways to make sure your fireworks display on the 4th of July is injury-free...

Handle fireworks with care on the fourth

June 27, 2019

About 10,500 fireworks-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospitals in 2014, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And...

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Keeping your kids out of the ER

April 24, 2019

Warm weather has arrived and kids are spending more time outside playing sports, riding bikes, hitting the playground and doing outside chores...

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Pediatric holiday safety

November 28, 2018

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but for ER doctors it's one of the busiest. Learn how to protect your kids from common...

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The spooky truth about 8 popular Halloween candies

October 25, 2018

Halloween candy can be almost impossible to resist, and unfortunately, many are loaded with fat, sugar and calories. Here's what you need to ...

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Bug bites & stings

April 3, 2018

Bug bites and stings are usually just annoying, causing temporary discomfort and pain but no serious or lasting health problems. But sometimes...

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When to go to the ER if your child has asthma

April 2, 2018 by Dr. A. Gabriel Schifman, Medical Director, Pediatric ER at Overland Park Regional Medical Center

If your child has asthma, it's important to know when going to the ER is the right choice. One of the main goals of parents whose kids have asthma...

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5 ways to prepare for an allergy emergency

April 2, 2018 by Dr. A. Gabriel Schifman, Medical Director, Pediatric ER at Overland Park Regional Medical Center

It’s scary to think of your child having an allergy attack. The best thing you can do for your child during a serious allergic reaction is take...

Dangers of viral detergent "Pod" challenge

January 24, 2018

Prompted by internet dares, dozens of U.S. teenagers in recent weeks have popped liquid laundry detergent packets from a variety of manufacturers...

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What you should know about fever in children

January 24, 2018 by Dr. A. Gabriel Schifman, Medical Director, Pediatric ER at Overland Park Regional Medical Center

All kids get a fever from time to time, and most fevers usually don't indicate anything serious. Fever itself causes no harm and can actually...

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ER or pediatrician?

January 24, 2018

Every parent knows the dilemma. Your child is sick – but sick enough to head to the ER? Or should you just call your pediatrician? This slideshow...

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Prep for pediatric endo visit

December 20, 2017

Your child shouldn't wait months to see a pediatric endocrinologist. Learn how we're lessening the wait and how you can use that time to prepare...

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Pediatric heart conditions

December 11, 2017

Detection and treatment of heart defects and disorders in children can be complex. Our experts are with you are your child every step of the ...

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Is mumps making a comeback?

December 4, 2017

The University of Missouri, the State University of New York at New Paltz, Harvard University and Syracuse University all have one thing in common...

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Healthcare just for kids

November 17, 2017

Hospitals can be a scary place for kids. Children deserve quality and compassionate healthcare in a calming environment.

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What causes teenage stress?

October 25, 2017

Stress and emotional swings are staples of the teenage and pre-teen years. But families should know when and where to seek help before a teen...

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Halloween safety

October 20, 2017

I read that there is a spike in emergency room visits on Halloween. If hospitals really care about the community, shouldn’t they use that knowledge...

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