8 Tips to Obliterate Obesity in Children

February 17, 2015 Healthy Living
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One in three children in the US is overweight or obese, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. It’s a problem that touches every family in every town in America, and is putting the next generation at risk for early heart disease and stroke, inflammation of the liver, diabetes, and other serious […]

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Sports Injury? Try a little RICE before the Sports Clinic

February 4, 2015 Safety
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It doesn’t matter if you’re signed up for select soccer or high school football, the possibility of injury is always lurking. Parents watch from the stands and hold their breath when they hear the whistle blow after an injury interruption. Could it be a slight sprain or a season-ending injury? The fear of the unknown […]

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Sprouting a Discussion about Growing Pains

January 20, 2015 Healthy Living
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Growing up can be hard work and it is sometimes tough on your body. Growing pains are commonly seen in preschool and school-aged children and affects about 10 to 40 percent of children. Growing pains are sometimes considered no big deal, but how do you know if the pain your child feels is something more […]

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Eating Healthy As a Family Goal

January 7, 2015 Healthy Living
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Increasing the frequency of home-prepared family meals is an excellent goal for 2015 that has numerous benefits for both the short and long term. Think back to those scenes in ‘Leave it to Beaver’ when the family gathered at the table for dinner. Turning back the clock to yesteryear might seem like a near impossibility […]

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How to Prepare Yourself for Your Child’s Surgery

December 30, 2014 Healthy Living
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When your child is wheeled into the operating room, even if it’s just a simple procedure, it can be a scary experience for you and your child. Being prepared—emotionally and practically—can help calm your nerves and put your child at ease. Director of nursing at McLane Children’s Scott & White, Cherri Radford, RN, MSN, CNOR […]

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Jaylee’s Journey: A Special Delivery to Celebrate Life and Strength

December 24, 2014 Patient and Staff Stories
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Birthdays are times of celebration and remembering how far we have come. For the McCollum family, it was marked by bringing 40 gift bags in honor of their youngest child whose journey began at the McLane Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on December 23, 2013. Jason and Janelle McCollum of Hewitt, Texas, were expecting […]

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Teen Tips for Fighting Acne

December 23, 2014 Healthy Living
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While you may not remember what it felt like to walk into a school dance or give a presentation in front of your whole class with a face full of pimples, chances are your teenager, who’s struggling with acne, is experiencing this right now. It can be difficult to help your teen through this difficult […]

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How to Keep Your Child’s Nails Neat, Clean and Free of Disease

December 9, 2014 Healthy Living
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Your child has 10 fingers, 10 toes and 20 opportunities to bring home the dirt and bacteria that can collect under their finger and toenails during the day. In order to keep your child healthy and free of germs, it is important to make sure even their smallest skin structures are taken care of. McLane […]

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