If Your Baby Needed CPR, Would You Know What To Do?

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15 Aug

If your baby stopped breathing, what would you do? Do you know how to administer CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)? At Westchester Health, we hope you’ll never have to use CPR for your infant or child, but in case you do, it’s important to know the basics. As a guide, we recommend this very informative blog by Lauren Adler, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician with our Westchester Health Pediatrics group. Continue reading →

6 Myths About Acne That Just Aren’t True

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08 Aug

Contrary to popular belief, neither fatty foods nor chocolate causes acne. Primarily, hormones (male androgens or related compounds) cause acne, which is why so many young people get pimples during puberty, or for girls, right before their period starts. To debunk these and other acne myths, we recommend this blog by Mason Gomberg, MD, a pediatrician with our Westchester Health Pediatrics group.
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Will Ear Tubes Help Cure My Child’s Ear Infections?

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01 Aug

For children who suffer from ear infections from an early age, ear tubes can be a very effective solution, and they’re something we at Westchester Health recommend for many of our young patients with ear issues. The average age for ear tube insertion is 1-3 years old. To learn more, Lauren Adler, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician with our Westchester Health Pediatrics group, has written a very informative blog on the subject.
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How To Know If Your Baby Has Cradle Cap And What To Do About It

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25 Jul

Cradle cap is the common term for seborrheic dermatitis, and it’s something we see quite often in our newborn patients here at Westchester Health. Basically infant dandruff, cradle cap is extremely common and it usually doesn’t cause pain or itching. To learn more, read this excellent blog by Heather Magnan, MD, a pediatrician with our Westchester Health Pediatrics group. Continue reading →

Don’t Believe That E-Cigarettes And Vaping Are Safe. They’re Not.

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18 Jul

The good news is that the rates for adolescents smoking tobacco have dipped slightly. The bad news is that e-cigarette use in middle and high school students has tripled. Many people, especially teens, think that e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to smoking. Unfortunately, this is simply not true. E-cigarettes are just another way of absorbing nicotine—which is a highly addictive drug—into your body. To learn more, read this blog by Lauren Adler, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician with our Westchester Health Pediatrics group.

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Taking Your Kids To The Doctor Is Just As Important When They’re Well As When They’re Sick

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11 Jul

Here at Westchester Health, we want to make sure parents know that it’s just as important to take their children to the doctor when they are well as when they are sick. These well-child visits are not only a chance to review a child’s physical, cognitive, emotional and social development, but they’re a good time to review health issues and answer any questions our parents or young patients may have. To learn more about why we recommend annual physicals, read this blog (excerpted here) by Mason Gomberg, MD, a pediatrician with our Westchester Health Pediatrics group, can help.

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How Can I Protect My Baby From Dying From SIDS?

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04 Jul

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. SIDS is sometimes called “crib death” because the infants often die in their cribs. What makes SIDS so frightening is that it strikes babies who seem to have nothing wrong with them. To do everything we can to prevent this, Westchester Health offer this very informative blog (excerpted here) by Lauren Adler, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician with our Westchester Health Pediatrics group.

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Should I Take My Child To The Pediatrician Or The ER? Here’s How To Know.

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27 Jun

At Westchester Health, we know it’s really hard not to panic when your child has a broken bone, high fever, open wound or is vomiting uncontrollably. In many instances, it would make sense to rush him/her to your local ER. However, there are times when the best course of action is to see your local pediatrician who knows your child and his/her health history. How do you know what to do when? This insightful blog (excerpted here) by Lauren Adler, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician with our Westchester Health Pediatrics group, can help.

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Does Your Child Has Type 1 Diabetes? 8 Ways To Know.

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20 Jun

If you’re the parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, you know how challenging this disease can be, from giving injections to counting carbohydrates to monitoring blood sugar. At Westchester Health, we have many patients with this condition and are very experienced at helping our parents and young patients (when old enough) adequately manage it. To learn more, read this blog (excerpted version) by Rodd Stein, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician with our Westchester Health Pediatrics group.

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Is Your Child Overweight? Here’s What You Can Do.

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13 Jun

Did you know that in the past 30 years, the number of overweight children in the U.S. has tripled? Alarmingly, it is now estimated that 1 in 5 children is overweight (18.5%). With these numbers, it’s no surprise that childhood obesity is something we encounter a lot here at Westchester Health. However, we firmly believe (and we’ve seen results proving this theory) that with a concerted effort from many people in a child’s life, overweight kids can achieve a healthier lifestyle and reduce their weight. To shed important light on the subject, Lauren Adler, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician with our Westchester Health Pediatrics group, has written a great blog which we excerpt here.

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