Sep 5, 2019 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Betsy Armentrout, MD, Wake Forest Baptist Health – Ford, Simpson, Lively and Rice Pediatrics Just before I sat down to write this article, I read an email briefing from the American Academy of Pediatrics that Pinterest is changing its search engine...
Aug 8, 2019 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Regina Alexander, MSW, LCSW Someone recently said to me, “It’s scary to be the parent of a teenager these days.” I agreed – there are so many problems that teens face and so much pressure to fit in that sometimes it seems we don’t even know our own...
May 24, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Winston-Salem
By Nia Williams, RN, BSN, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nurse, Brenner Children’s Hospital I just completed my first year as a nurse. For the past 12 months, I’ve had the honor of working in the pediatric hematology and oncology department at Brenner...
Feb 14, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Doctor, Health, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Gray Moulton, LMFT, CST Therapist You and your husband met back in college. Your eyes locked across the room and the butterflies in your stomach went crazy. Before each date you would get excited, even giddy when thinking about seeing him. You enjoyed...
Feb 1, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger David Kram, MD, Medical Director of the Brenner Pediatric Brain Tumor Program Brain cancer is the most lethal of childhood cancers. While it’s not the most common cancer diagnosed in children (it takes second place), it does affect its victims...
Dec 28, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Guest Blogger Dr. Chad McIntyre Pain is an aggravating and draining experience, affecting our jobs, personal lives, and general quality of life. It is also increasingly prevalent; 50% of the population suffers from a headache-related condition; 30% suffers from...
Nov 9, 2018 | Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, From the Doctor, Health, Middle School, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Jim Anderson, MD, Pediatrician, Wake Forest Health Network – Pediatrics at Premier It’s that time of the school year when progress reports are sent out and parent-teacher conferences occur. For some parents, this can mean an often-worrisome...
Sep 28, 2018 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Jeff Ungetheim, MA, MDiv, LPCS, Director of the Children’s Cancer Support Program at Brenner Children’s Hospital No child or family wants to deal with sickness, much less cancer. But having such a diagnosis doesn’t mean life stops. There is still...
Sep 21, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, From the Doctor, Greensboro, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger By Kristin T. Kerbo, RN, BSN Delivering thousands of newborns every year, Cone Health Women’s Hospital is in the business of knowing what comfort measures and birthing options are most effective for new mothers and babies. Developing a birth plan is a...
Sep 9, 2018 | From the Doctor, Greensboro, Health, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Shopping
By Rachel Hoeing In this week’s Sunday Spotlight: Boys & Girls Are Invited to Join Cub Scouts Open House Fun at Eagle Pediatrics Mast General Store Tent Sale Giving Support Locally and Globally with Noonday Collection Boys & Girls Are Invited to Join...
Aug 13, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
Cone Health Women’s Hospital is giving one lucky TMoM reader a $125 gift card to Target. All you have to do is answer a short survey and you’ll be registered to win. Click the link below to register! Cone Health Women’s Hospital has developed an award-winning website...
Aug 11, 2018 | Babies, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Greensboro, Health
By Guest Blogger Juanyetta Beasley PhD, RN-CNML, Nursing Director, Neonatal ICU, Cone Health Women’s Hospital Hospitals construct new buildings all the time, but Cone Health wanted the new Women’s Hospital to be different. Cone Health Women’s Hospital has been a...
Aug 9, 2018 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Health, Safety, Teens & Tweens
By Christopher Ina, MA, LAT, ATC, Athletic Training Coordinator for Wake Forest Baptist Health According to the Centers for Disease Control, it is estimated that 240 people die each year in the United States of heat-related illness. Heat stroke is ranked third in...
Jul 20, 2018 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Safety
By Michael S. Mitchell, MD, Medical Director of the Pediatric Emergency Department, Brenner Children’s Hospital, and Wake Forest Baptist Health representatives Water safety is always a big concern in summer months, but most of the warnings parents receive are...
Jul 15, 2018 | From the Doctor, Greensboro, High Point, Preschool
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: 50% Discount on Back to School Physicals from Triad Pediatrics Preschool with New Garden Friends Blueberry Picking Directory Offer from Triad Pediatrics Triad Pediatrics is now open and accepting new patients! They...
Jun 14, 2018 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, High Point, Safety
By Jim Anderson, MD, Pediatrician, Cornerstone Pediatrics at Premier (An affiliate of Wake Forest Baptist Health) The summer months offer a great opportunity to focus on your child’s health and get a game plan together without the distraction of school-year...
Jun 5, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Kernersville
By Guest Blogger Dr. Chad McIntyre, owner of Triad Upper Cervical Clinic Migraines are one of the most commonly debilitating conditions in the world, affecting 20% of the population. Those who have suffered at least one, with any combination of the hallmark symptoms,...
May 31, 2018 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, From the Doctor, Health, Local Resources, Non Profits, Winston-Salem
By Nancy Smith, RN, BSN, Assistant Nurse Manager for the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic at Brenner Children’s Hospital I’m a pediatric hematology and oncology nurse at Brenner Children’s Hospital. I’ve been working with childhood cancer...
Apr 10, 2018 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, From the Doctor, Health, Safety
By Michele Daniels, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager, Pediatric Emergency Department, and Tammy Rush, MSN, EMT, Pediatric Trauma Registrar, Department of Pediatric Trauma, Brenner Children’s Hospital If only one child is abused, that is one child too many. But we are...
Mar 27, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, For the Home, From the Doctor, Health, Local Resources
By Christie Leath, NP-C, Cone Health It’s that time of year. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, kids can play outside and flowers come alive again with cheerful colors. Unfortunately, it’s also the time when pollen from trees, grasses, plants and weeds awaken...
Mar 24, 2018 | From the Doctor, Health, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Cristin Whiting, PsyD We ran this article years ago, and it still draws quite a bit of traffic. We thought it would be great food for thought to post again. We welcome your thoughts and comments below. Feel free to post anonymously by leaving the name...
Mar 15, 2018 | From the Doctor, Health, Local Resources, Non Profits, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Dr. Penny Blake, Chief Nursing Officer, Brenner Children’s Hospital The history of my career is tied to the history of Brenner Children’s Hospital. I am now the chief nursing officer (CNO) of our world-class pediatric hospital, but when I...
Feb 27, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Dr. Tom Nixon, owner of Twin City Health Before we begin, you should know that you are doing better than you think you are! The simple fact that you are reading this shows you love your children. Take a few moments today and celebrate all the WINS you have...
Feb 10, 2018 | From the Doctor, Health
Alamance Regional Medical Center is giving one lucky TMoM reader a $125 gift card to Target. All you have to do is answer a short survey and you’ll be registered to win. Click the link below to sign up! At the BirthPlace at Alamance Regional, you’ll enjoy...
Feb 8, 2018 | Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, From the Doctor, Health, Winston-Salem
By Matthew Thomas Lisi, MD, Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic, Wake Forest Baptist Health Until now, local families dealing with a cardiovascular-related genetic disorders like Marfan syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or Loeys-Dietz syndrome were often left to...
Dec 19, 2017 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Jane Promnitz, Assistant Director, Special Care Nursery, Alamance Regional Medical Center At Alamance Regional Medical Center, we understand how important it is for our littlest patients and their families to form nurturing, emotionally strong bonds...
Nov 7, 2017 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Guest Blogger Cynthia R. Mahan, CCLS, Manager, Child Life Department, Brenner Children’s Hospital Whether planned or unplanned, hospitalization can be a stressful experience for a child and his or her family. It often includes different routines, possible...
Nov 4, 2017 | From the Doctor, Health, Holidays, Parenting & Family
Win a $100 Visa Gift Card, compliments of Brenner Children’s Hospital. Two lucky winners will be announced! This season Brenner Children’s Hospital is celebrating you! Thank you Triad moms and dads for helping us in our dedication to turning healthy children into...
Oct 5, 2017 | From the Doctor, Health, Safety
By Guest Blogger Josh Roland, Critical Care Paramedic, Wake Forest Baptist Health Not everyone can imagine a job like mine. For that matter, there was a time when I couldn’t have imagined it either. I was always the quiet, soft-spoken one, who was more prone to...
Sep 5, 2017 | From the Doctor, Health, Safety
By Christopher Ina, MA, LAT, ATC, Athletic Training Coordinator for Wake Forest Baptist Health Participating in sports is a great way for your child to have fun and build valuable life skills, like teamwork and discipline. Sports can also benefit your child...
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