Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common viral illness that usually affects infants and children under 5.  However, it can also occur in older children and adults (CDC,2017).   Signs and Symptoms: Fever Sore Throat Rash (may develop after the fever starts) General malaise Transmission of Virus: Close contact, such as hugging a person Contact

Make sure your Halloween is spooktacular and safe with these 7 tips! Eat Well.  Halloween is a time to eat some sweet treats, but balance is key! Try passing out healthier alternatives like fruits and water or non food items like stickers and pencils. Healthy Bite.  Limit sticky and gummy candies that can get stuck

Cyberbullying is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society due to easy access to electronics and social media.  As parents, we need to teach our children healthy ways to socialize and interact online. What is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying includes a range of harmful words and actions that take place in the digital world.  Some examples:

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. Signs and Symptoms: Uneven shoulders One shoulder blade that appears more prominent than the other Uneven waist One hip higher than the other Diagnosis: Physical Exam: The doctor may have your child stand and then bend