Clean air is important for healthy children. In this “Keeping Kids Healthy” article, Dr. Sally Robinson explains that children are at risk because their lungs are still growing, are very active, and breathe in a great deal of air. Several studies show that children who grew up in more polluted areas have an increased risk of having reduced lung growth.

May 6, 2022, 8 AM - 9 AM UTMB Pediatrics Grand Rounds: Animal Injuries in the Pediatric Urgent Care presented by Dr. Zhibo Yang and Dr. Anit Rao from UTMB Pediatric Urgent Care.

Registration is NOW open! Join us at this year's Pedi by the Gulf CME conference. This course is designed to address the challenges faced in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions of infants, children, and adolescents. It will provide participants with a maximal learning experience through lectures, interspersed with question and answer sessions, panel discussions, and workshops of specific interest. Participants will complete an online evaluation after the course.

For the “wordbox” to learn and to do its job it needs lots of practice. It starts with a parent reading aloud to an infant to toddlers having parents help them read. In this Keeping Kids Healthy, Dr. Sally Robinson explains how the brain works to help us understand and produce spoken language.

Students of all ages are encouraged to submit artwork that reflects UTMB’s Annual Earth Day event theme – “Be a Force of Nature”!

In Keeping Kids Healthy, Dr. Sally Robinson writes about a recent review by Dr. Peter Rowe, MD in healthychildren.org, an interesting discussion about the long-haul COVID-19 in children and teens. Dr. Robinson mentions the most common symptoms of long-haul COVID conditions and reminds us that COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to protect your family.

Patricia Rogers, MD, FAAP, has been recognized as Clinician of the Month for January 2022 by the UTMB Academy of Master Clinicians.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are more likely to be in a fatal crash. HealthyChildren.org has some suggestions to help parents teach their teenagers to drive. After receiving their license, they are still in the process of learning. There should be clear guidelines or rules of the road and appropriate penalties for not following these rules.

Congratulations and thank you for outstanding top performance with Adolescent Immunizations in the latest UTMB Community & Population Health gap closure contest, “WHO’S OFF THE CHAIN?”

Vaccine Facts and agencies that offer additional support and information.

The holidays are filled with festivals of light, sparkling ornaments, candles, music, holiday trees and plants, and many family traditions. When dealing with children in the holiday chaos, it is important to think about safety. The Academy of Pediatrics offers tips to make the holidays safe for the whole family. [Click Heading For Full Story]

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Having imaginary friendships does not mean that a child is lonely or doesn’t have “real” friends. Imaginary friends are normal and beneficial. In this Keeping Kids Healthy, Dr. Sally Robinson shares the signs to look out for. Young children have rich imaginary lives and they can be very generous in sharing. [Click Heading For Full Story]

It is "Recruitment Season!" The University of Texas Medical Branch has been educating physicians since 1892 and has trained more physicians than any other medical school in Texas. The Department of Pediatrics has an ongoing commitment to Medical Education. We have committed faculty, modern and efficient facilities, and a diverse patient population. Pediatrics has a close-knit program with a family feel. We wish all applicants the best of luck, and we are excited to welcome a new TEAM to our family! Take a moment to learn about our program, view our video tours, and a day in the life of a Pediatric Resident.

Clear Creek ISD announces HCPH FREE COVID-19 PCR testing at Challenger Columbia Stadium, at 1955 W. Nasa Blvd, Webster, TX 77598.

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.

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.

1 in 4 children will be exposed to domestic violence in their lifetime. A new report from UTMB’s Center for Violence Prevention and the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing (TXICFW) at UT Austin reveals the service needs of children and families exposed to domestic violence and resource gaps in domestic violence and child welfare agencies in Texas.

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]

Marie Dawlett, MD, of the UTMB Department of Pediatrics says that families didn’t really see a “season” of transmission of RSV, rhinovirus and other ailments in the fall and winter of 2020-2021 that typically arise during that time. Now that precautions are not being followed as closely as before, more toddlers are at risk. Dr. Dawlett recommends that parents monitor their children for signs of shortness of breath, or struggling with breathing.