2015 - Page 4 of 5 - Utah Valley Pediatrics

Dr. Cornish returns from serving cyclone victims in Vanuatu April 20, 2015

Dr. Matthew Cornish recently returned from Vanuatu in the Pacific Islands where he was providing medical care for the victims of Cyclone Pam. Dr. Cornish along with nurses Cheryl Wynkoop and Whitney Davidson stayed for 10 days and were responsible for meeting the medical needs of the islands of Nguna and Emao. The two islands … Continue reading “Dr. Cornish returns from serving cyclone victims in Vanuatu”

Posted in UV Pediatric Notices | Tagged Dr. Cornish, In the News

Protecting our children from sexual abuse April 13, 2015

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Reduce your children’s risk by carefully evaluating and limiting (when possible) any time spent in isolated, one-on-one situations with other children, youth, and adults.
Educating your children about sexual abuse doesn't mean they won't ever become a victim, but it does offer an important line of defense.
Children who have been prepared will know how to respond to any threats and will feel more comfortable coming to talk to you.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles | Tagged child abuse, early childhood, middle childhood, parenting, prevention, sexual abuse

Dr. Hacking honored for helping to control recent measles outbreak April 7, 2015

On April 7, 2015, the Utah County Health Department, Board of Health and the Utah Department of Health presented Dr. Douglas Hacking with the 2015 Friend of Public Health Award and the Utah Department of Health’s Astute Clinician Award. Dr. Hacking was honored for his part in helping to control the recent measles outbreak in … Continue reading “Dr. Hacking honored for helping to control recent measles outbreak”

Posted in UV Pediatric Notices | Tagged Dr. Hacking, In the News

National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 6, 2015

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One in six boys and one in four girls will experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18.
In about 90 percent of cases, children are abused by somebody who is known and trusted by the child and the child’s family.
Be sure to report to the authorities if you suspect child abuse, find child pornography, or if a child discloses abuse to you.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles | Tagged child abuse, early childhood, middle childhood, parenting, prevention, sexual abuse

The “5 Rs” of early education March 30, 2015

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Reading, rhyming, routines, rewards, and relationships help young children develop the social, language, and emotional skills needed for healthy brain development.
The first 1,000 days of life are particularly important because it provides the foundation for future development.

Posted in Infants, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged development, early childhood, preschoolers, reading

Learning how to drive starts now March 23, 2015

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At a very young age children are already learning driving habits from their parents’ examples.
Learning how to drive well is important—motor vehicle fatalities are the leading cause of death for 15 to 20 year olds.
Set a good example when driving and take time to teach your children about traffic laws.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged driving, parenting, safety, teens, tweens

Charlotte’s Oatmeal Cookies – Egg Free, Diary Free March 16, 2015

If you are looking for a healthier cookie recipe, these oatmeal cookies are not only low in fat but use less flour than other recipes. And they are a perfect treat for kids who have allergies to eggs or diary. This recipe comes from the family of our very own Kevin Moffitt at Utah Valley … Continue reading “Charlotte’s Oatmeal Cookies – Egg Free, Diary Free”

Posted in Healthy Recipes | Tagged cooking, recipes

Recent study confirms safety of two measles vaccines March 2, 2015

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Study found that the risk of negative reactions from the vaccines was incredibly low.
No new safety concerns were found for the MMRV or MMR + V vaccines.

Posted in Immunizations, Pediatric Articles | Tagged measles, vaccines

Sleeping with a smartphone can disrupt your child’s sleep February 16, 2015

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Children who sleep with a smartphone or tablet in their room get less sleep and report feeling less well-rested than those who don’t.
Having a TV in the bedroom also contributed to less sleep, but had less effect than a small screen device.
Sleep plays an important role in a child’s mental and physical development.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged screens, sleeping, teens, tweens

What you should know about using antibiotics February 9, 2015

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Antibiotics cannot cure a viral infection and the side effects could make you feel sicker longer.
Using antibiotics when they are not needed can cause antibiotic resistance; this is when antibiotics no longer work on disease-causing organisms.
Do not insist on taking antibiotics unless they are needed and be sure to always take them exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged antibiotic resistance, antibiotics

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