Stress is associated with mental health problems and there has been a notable increase in children/teens with mental health difficulties in the last decade. If parents notice mood swings, irritability, anger, changes in sleep or eating patterns, academic struggles or any other change in behavior that worries them, it is important to mention this to their primary caregiver. Mental health problems are not something to be ashamed of as they are most likely a metabolic problem. Early diagnosis can be helpful is getting appropriate therapy and medication.

It’s NICU Awareness for the month of September. 💚 Please see the attached flyer for events that are happening.

Welcome Rene Vela to the Department of Pediatrics team! Rene joins us as Office Manager for the Department of Pediatrics. In this role, Rene will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chair and Chairman’s Office while providing leadership and oversight of the Department’s administrative functions. Additionally, he will supervise administrative personnel, and provide strategic direction in support of Departmental goals and objectives, ensuring efficiency, professionalism, and confidentiality. In the coming weeks, Rene will meet with administrative staff and divisional leaders to get to know the team and assess administrative functions across the Department including existing processes, needs, and unique challenges within each division and to collaboratively identify opportunities for improvement.