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May 7, 2024

What is a febrile seizure?

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: May 7, 2024

Febrile seizures are most common in babies and young children. Read more to learn about the prime symptom and how to respond if you see a child suffer from a seizure.

April 3, 2024

Child abuse prevention: It’s everyone’s job

Written By: Andi Atkinson, UT Physicians | Updated: April 3, 2024

For Child Abuse Prevention Month, learn how to spot signs of possible abuse and be the voice for a child.

February 28, 2024

UTHealth Houston named first-ever SCN2A Multidisciplinary Center by FamilieSCN2A Foundation

Written By: Caitie Barkley, UTHealth Houston | Updated: February 28, 2024

Thanks to a designation by FamilieSCN2A Foundation, UTHealth Houston opens the first multidisciplinary center to help treat patients with SCN2A-related disorders.

December 21, 2023

The value of remembering and creating holiday traditions

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: December 21, 2023

Holiday traditions offer a variety of positive aspects for individuals and families. A UT Physicians child psychiatrist shares why they are meaningful and simple ideas to get started.

December 13, 2023

Children’s book program expands to neurodevelopmental clinic

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: December 13, 2023

Reach Out and Read Texas is expanding to a new clinic at UTHealth Houston. Families and physicians benefit from this program that promotes early literacy skills.

November 17, 2023

Wearing green for child safety: Supporting National Injury Prevention Day

Written By: G. Ashley Johnson, UT Physicians | Updated: November 17, 2023

National Injury Prevention Day is designed to raise awareness about child safety, the burden of injury and violence, and the need for change. To show support, we encourage you to wear green on Saturday, Nov. 18!

November 14, 2023

The reality for teens who vape

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: November 14, 2023

The effects from vaping are not only related to lung issues but also brain development, nicotine addiction, the likelihood to develop other addictions, as well as asthma-related issues.

October 30, 2023

Trick-or-treating safety: Helpful tips for Halloween

Written By: G. Ashley Johnson, UT Physicians | Updated: October 30, 2023

Children, teens, and families are getting ready for haunting fun on Halloween night! A pediatrician shares helpful tips for being safe while trick-or-treating and enjoying the fall tradition.

July 28, 2023

How to keep kids busy during summer

Written By: Kim Kham, UT Physicians | Updated: July 28, 2023

As we wrap up the final weeks of summer, kids are itching to find interesting or entertaining things to do to occupy their free time. Try these fun indoor and outdoor activities.

July 7, 2023

Prepping for back to school

Written By: G. Ashley Johnson, UT Physicians | Updated: July 7, 2023

Be sure your back-to-school checklist includes scheduling physician and dentist visits for your children, as well as checking on their mental and emotional wellness.

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