• Happy Halloween from our NICU

    November 4, 2022, 12:58 PM by UTMB Dept. of Pediatrics

    Our NICU celebrated the holiday in a fun and creative way for the children and our smallest babies and their families.

  • What is causing that itch?

    November 4, 2022, 08:17 AM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    Everyone knows what an itch is. We watch all sorts of mammals itch. It is a curious thing that an itch is very irritating but scratching itch is pure pleasure. Ogden Nash said that “happiness is having a scratch for every itch”. Just think on how satisfying it is when someone scratches that place on your back you can’t reach.

  • Sometimes it seems that so much of being a good parent requires advanced knowledge in chemistry

    October 21, 2022, 16:46 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    Sometimes it seems that so much of being a good parent requires advanced knowledge in chemistry, biology, genetics, or child development. Sometimes it is using just plain common sense to keep children safe and healthy. Simple things like not putting a loaded gun on the coffee table or grandmother’s pill bottle on the bedside table.

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    Clean Air is Important for Healthy Children

    April 25, 2022, 12:26 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    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.

  • UTMB Pediatrics Grand Rounds

    April 12, 2022, 15:13 PM by Department of Pediatrics

    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.

  • Give the "Wordbox" Lots of Practice

    February 21, 2022, 13:27 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    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.

  • The Long-haul COVID-19 in Children and Teens

    January 24, 2022, 09:02 AM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    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.

  • Kudos to Dr. Patricia Rogers!

    January 18, 2022, 14:54 PM by Department of Pediatrics

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

  • Teen Drivers **Stay Safe Everyone** :)

    January 6, 2022, 16:28 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    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.

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    COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

    December 6, 2021, 14:22 PM by UTMB Health Pediatric Administration

    Vaccine Facts and agencies that offer additional support and information.

  • Think About Safety During the Holidays

    December 6, 2021, 13:46 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    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]

  • Join our Pediatrics Family & Network!

    November 19, 2021, 09:56 AM by Department of Pediatrics

    UTMB Health Pediatrics would like for you to join our network!  Please sign-up to receive Pediatric news, Keeping Kids Healthy Articles, and information about our Pediatric services, Pediatricians, and special outreach events.  See you soon. :-)

  • Imaginary Friends

    October 19, 2021, 16:29 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    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]

  • #PedsMatch22

    October 19, 2021, 15:01 PM by UTMB Dept. of Pediatrics

    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.

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