Children’s Health – March E-Newsletter

What to know about measles

As cases of measles spread in Texas, Carla Garcia Carreno, M.D., Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Children’s Medical Center Plano, shares what parents need to know about the disease and how the vaccine works.

Prevent injuries during baseball season

As baseball kicks off in spring, so does the potential for strains, sprains and other injuries in young athletes. Awareness and education about common injuries as well as causes like fatigue and overuse are key to reducing risk.

Is it a cold or allergies?

Allergy season is here, and it can be hard to tell if that runny nose or cough is caused by pollen or a virus. A pediatrician shares eight ways to tell the difference.

The importance of hydration

Drinking enough water impacts almost every aspect of athletic performance, from muscle function and circulation to mental clarity and activity.

Podcast: Mental health and young athletes

On a recent episode of Children’s Health Checkup, Kimberly Williams, LCSW, Senior Behavioral Health Care Manager at the Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, shares advice on managing pressures.

Podcast: Exercise and heart health

In this episode, Katherine Hansen, M.D., a pediatric cardiologist at Children’s Health, discusses common heart issues among active youth.

World-class emergency care close to home

Children’s Medical Center Plano has opened a new, 41,000-square-foot Emergency Room, doubling its capacity and offering a wide range of emergency services to help children overcome the full spectrum of acute illnesses and injuries, from asthma to orthopedics. The new ER features state-of-the-art imaging equipment and specialized care and is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Parking is free.

Children’s Health Andrews Institute expands services in Prosper

The Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has opened a new rehabilitation gym at Specialty Center Prosper, making world-class physical therapy more accessible than ever for the region. This expansion provides top-quality physical therapy and sports rehabilitation services to patients and athletes of all ages in the rapidly growing communities of North Texas.