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Backpack Safety for Children
Backpacks come in all shapes and sizes and when it comes to choosing the right one it can sometimes.... Read More »
School Bus Safety
School buses carry approximately 24 million children each year and collectively travel more than.... Read More »
Back to School 101 -- Tips for Parents
Parents, it’s time to put on your thinking caps for a quick quiz; don't worry, you won&rsquo.... Read More »
Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
Breastfeeding has many benefits, but it also can be challenging – and sometimes even frustrating.... Read More »
Ozone and Asthma - Breathing Easier in the Summer
The smells of summer are in the air. The aroma of barbeque wafts by, the scent of suntan lotion is.... Read More »
Swimming Safety for Children
Splish! Splash! Children seem to be naturally drawn to water. They can splash in it, float on top.... Read More »
Fireworks Safety
Fireworks are fun to watch, exciting to hear, and a wonderful way to mark a special occasion. Most.... Read More »
Cholesterol and Children
If you’re a parent, it’s never too early to start thinking about your child’s cholesterol.... Read More »
Childhood Asthma 101
About 9 million children in the United States have asthma, which is a chronic disease that affects.... Read More »
St. Chris Physicians Named
Congratulations to the physicians at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children for being named.... Read More »
Sports Safety for Children
Children + sports = a winning combination. Regular exercise provided through sports can help children.... Read More »
St. Christopher's Celebrates Heart Month
In celebration of National Heart Month, the Heart Center at St. Christopher’s Hospital for.... Read More »
Winter Safety
Winter weather has arrived and whether it’s making snowmen, ice skating or simply enjoying.... Read More »
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.... Read More »Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship Approved at St. Christopher's Hospital
A Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship program has been approved for St. Christopher's Hospital.... Read More »
American Heart Association Award Brings Renowned Researcher to St. Christopher's Hospital
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children has received the American Heart Association Council.... Read More »
What to Know About H1N1 Influenza
The first U.S. case of H1N1 flu, or swine flu, occurred in April 2009. Since then, the Centers for.... Read More »
Information on H1N1 Just for Kids
Swine flu is a type of an infection that can make you sick. Pigs and birds sometimes get the flu.... Read More »
Literacy Fair at St. Christopher's Encourages Reading
Residents and physicians at St. Christopher's recently organized a literacy fair featuring free books.... Read More »
Dr. Chialastri Honored by St. Christopher's Foundation for Children
Dr. Augustine “Gus” Chialastri, clinical director of the Department of Dentistry, was.... Read More »
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Names Employee of the Year
Angela Koeneker, a senior child life specialist at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, was recently.... Read More »