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Safe Holiday Travel Tips from an ER Doctor

December 18, 2017

Whether by car or plane, if you’re traveling out of town this holiday season, these expert tips can help make sure you and your family arrive...

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Why is Hand-Washing so Important?

December 18, 2017 by Dr. A. Gabriel Schifman, Medical Director, Pediatric ER at Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Kids don't always listen when parents tell them to wash their hands before eating, after using the bathroom or when they come inside from playing...

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Is Mumps Making a Comeback?

December 4, 2017

The University of Missouri, the State University of New York at New Paltz, Harvard University and Syracuse University all have one thing in common...

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Choosing Safe Toys

November 29, 2017 by Dr. A. Gabriel Schifman, Medical Director, Pediatric ER at Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Millions of toys are out there, and hundreds of new ones hit the stores each year. Toys are supposed to be fun and are an important part of any...

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4 Best and 3 Worst Ways to Get Kids Fit

November 2, 2017 by Dr A. Gabriel Schifman

Before you pull the plug on screen time, here's what researchers have found to be the best and worst ways to get kids moving…and loving...

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A Parent's Guide to Sports Concussions

September 26, 2017

Worried whether your child or teen is at risk for a concussion? We caught up withA. Gabriel Schifman, D.O., Medical Director of the Pediatric...

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Battling Back-To-School Stress

August 29, 2017 by A. Gabriel Schifman, DO, Medical Director, Pediatric ER at Overland Park Regional Medical Center

From school, to social life to sports and extracurricular activities, kids can experience stress too. As a parent, you can't protect your kids...

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Safety Tips for the Total Solar Eclipse

August 10, 2017 by American Red Cross, NASA (eclipse2017.nasa.gov); Compiled by the Regional Association of Public Information Officers (RAPIO)

On August 21, millions of people across the country will experience the first total solar eclipse to cross America coast-to-coast in 99 years...

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Annual Physicals vs. Sports Physicals

August 3, 2017 by A. Gabriel Schifman, DO, Medical Director, Pediatric ER at Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Regular physicals are different from sports physicals, but both are equally important.

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Finding Out About Fireworks Safety

June 26, 2017 by Courtesy of KidsHealth.org

Fireworks are cool to watch, but it's best to let the professionals set them off. Find out more in this article for kids.

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Fireworks Safety for Parents

June 26, 2017

The summer heat, the smell of hamburgers on the grill, and the sound of fireworks can only mean one thing: It's the Fourth of July. Before your...

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Handle Fireworks with Care on the Fourth

June 26, 2017

Fireworks are a favorite Fourth of July tradition, but they can be dangerous if not used carefully.

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Swimming Safety

June 21, 2017

Kids love to spend hot days splashing around in a pool or the ocean. But drowning is the second most common cause of death from injuries among...

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How to Choose and Use Sunscreen

June 21, 2017 by Courtesy of KidsHealth.org

With all the options out there, choosing a sunscreen for your kids can be tricky. Here's what you need to know.

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How Safe is Your Backyard

June 21, 2017 by Courtesy of ShareCare.com

Grilling isn't the only way summer fun can suddenly turn dangerous. Here's a checklist to make sure your backyard is as safe as your living room...

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Backyard Trampolines Can Be a Pain in the Neck...

June 21, 2017 by By A. Gabriel Schifman, DO, Medical Director, Pediatric ER at Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Even with adult supervision, trampoline fun can turn into a sprained ankle, cut or bruise, broken limb, or worse, a potentially paralyzing neck...

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Protecting Kids from Heat Illness

June 1, 2017

Active kids can be at risk for heat illness, which can result in heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Learn how to prevent and treat heat...

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Fidget spinners: Can they really help children...

May 1, 2017

An expert weighs in on fidget spinners – the newest toy craze – and whether or not they can help children with ADHD.

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When to Go to the ER or Urgent Care if Your Child...

April 1, 2017 by A. Gabriel Schifman, DO, Medical Director, Pediatric ER at Overland Park Regional Medical Center

If your child has asthma, it's important to know when going to the ER or Urgent Care is the right choice.

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Safe Holiday Travel Tips from an ER Doctor

Why is Hand-Washing so Important?

Is Mumps Making a Comeback?

Choosing Safe Toys

4 Best and 3 Worst Ways to Get Kids Fit

A Parent's Guide to Sports Concussions

Battling Back-To-School Stress

Safety Tips for the Total Solar Eclipse

Annual Physicals vs. Sports Physicals

Finding Out About Fireworks Safety

Fireworks Safety for Parents

Handle Fireworks with Care on the Fourth

Swimming Safety

How to Choose and Use Sunscreen

How Safe is Your Backyard

Backyard Trampolines Can Be a Pain in the Neck...

Protecting Kids from Heat Illness

Fidget spinners: Can they really help children...

When to Go to the ER or Urgent Care if Your Child...

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