September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month—Know the Signs September 8, 2021, 11:34 AM by UTMB Dept. of Pediatrics September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we are taking this opportunity to reinforce the importance of looking out for early signs. Cancer in children can happen at any age. Parents should ensure that their children have regular medical check-ups and watch for any unusual signs or symptoms. No one is ever prepared to hear that their child has cancer. Read the full article and find out more. Keeping Kids Healthy Are You Concerned About Your Child's Language Development During the COVID-19 Pandemic? August 16, 2021, 12:10 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson Using masks is about safety first. Concerns have been raised that masks will delay speech and language development. In this Keeping Kids Healthy, Dr. Sally Robinson shares information and tips for better communication with children during this time of mask-wearing. [Click Heading For Full Story] Community Highlights Pediatric Residency Open House for interested applicants. Come meet our Pediatric family! September 20, 2021, 14:33 PM by UTMB Health Pediatric Administration Join us Monday, September 27th at 5:30 PM (CST). Learn about our program, curriculum, tracks, clinical sites, and meet our program directors, faculty, and residents. To register and to receive the Zoom link please email clhumphr@utmb.edu. Announcements UTMB Pediatric Grand Rounds August 16, 2021, 12:43 PM by Department of Pediatrics September 24, 2021, 8 AM - 9 AM ZOOM only UTMB Pediatrics Grand Rounds: Evaluation and Clearance of Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury presented by Dr. Aaron Mohanty. [click header for information]