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Children’s Health Stories

September 24, 2024
Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: September 24, 2024
Student-athletes should pace themselves. That's the guidance from a UT Physicians pediatric orthopedic specialist as students return to fall sports. Follow this guide to prepare for a winning season.
September 19, 2024
Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: September 19, 2024
Play isn't just child's play. A UT Physicians pediatrician reminds parents that kids learn while playing and describes a Prescription for Play program.
August 5, 2024
Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: August 5, 2024
UTHealth Houston hosted the yearly day-long workshop for kids with facial differences, where they were able to meet kids with similar differences.
May 23, 2024
Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: May 23, 2024
Parents can help protect their children’s eye health by understanding the value of vision screenings and following an exam schedule.
May 7, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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!