Rare Heart Condition Affects Pregnant Women and New Mothers: A Local Mom’s Story
While bringing a baby into this world is amazing and life-changing, it’s important to pay attention to the mother’s health as it is to the new baby’s. Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), also known as postpartum...
How to Stay Safe From Measles: Advice From The Experts
The Virginia Department of Health recently issued a press release informing people of a possible exposure to measles in the Northern Virginia area. More than 1,000 measles cases have been reported in the United...
Avoiding Ticks This Summer Season
If you live in Virginia, and especially if you enjoy the outdoors, ticks are simply a part of life in the summer months. However, like many environmental factors, ticks have become an increasing cause...
Preparing Your Child for Surgery
Many of us who work in pediatric care at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital are also parents, and we treat your child like our own. Hearing that your child needs surgery can be overwhelming...
May is National Water Safety Month! Get Tips From The Experts at SwimRVA.
Warm weather is here at last! Thousands of kids will enjoy fun, hot days in the many local outdoor pools this summer. We are only hours from miles of beautiful beaches where families will...
#ChildrensHospitalsWeek to Begin March 18, 2019
Awareness week encourages support for Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
To shine a light on the importance of children’s hospitals and how donations help kids get the best care when they need it,...
The Hidden Dangers of Talcum Powder: What Every Parent Should Know
Talc-based powders have filled the shelves of convenience stores for years. For generations, parents have depended on these products to prevent infants and children from developing dry skin or rashes. However, what was once...
Creating a Haven in Your Bedroom for Good Sleep
A good night’s sleep leaves you refreshed, energized, and ready to face the day; unfortunately, many people find good sleep elusive. There are numerous ways to try to improve your nightly sleep, but one...
Understanding and Avoiding Toy Safety Hazards
There’s nothing more memorable than watching the delight and surprise on a child’s face when a new toy is unwrapped for a holiday celebration. However, if that gift doesn’t suit the age and ability...
Cheers to a Healthy Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, so too does the season of runny noses, wheezing and a cacophony of coughing coming into my office. Each year we see a smattering of illness in the fall. ...
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