MHC Pediatrics

01/05/2024

Each year, more than 46,000 people—men and women—suffer from cancers caused by HPV. Over 7,000 die per year from cancers caused by HPV, including pe**le, vaginal, vulvar, a**l, and head and neck cancers. That is why your child or teen needs the HPV​ vaccine now—to protect against viruses tha...

01/05/2024

Why are ear infections so common in children, and what's the best way to prevent and treat them? Here are answers to the questions pediatricians hear most often, along with research findings that offer helpful guidance.​

01/04/2024

​The American Academy of Pediatrics discusses how parents and caregivers need to take extra steps to keep harmful items out of the reach of children.

01/03/2024

​News reports have found parents diluting formula to try and save money or feeding water in addition to breast milk or formula. This can lead to a dangerous condition called water intoxication. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) wants to remind parents to avoid these practices. 

01/02/2024

The start of a new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. Sit down with your kids and, together, pick maybe one or two goals they want to set as their New Year's resolutions. If it's too overwhelming to think of them as resolutions, then just talk about them as goa...

12/29/2023

One of the most important steps you can take to protect your family against fire is to install smoke alarms and keep them in good working order. Here are some more tips on how to keep your family safe from a home fire.

12/28/2023

Let's face it, fevers can be scary for parents. Learning what causes fevers and how to treat them will ease your anxiety and help you take control of the situation.

12/27/2023

All Monroe Health Center locations will be closed on Monday, January 1st in observance of New Years Day. We wish everyone much health and happiness in the upcoming year. We want to thank each of our patients for allowing MHC to provide you with your healthcare needs.

12/27/2023

Winter doesn't have to worsen your child's dry skin. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has tips to help ease those dry, itchy patches that sometimes come with dry winter weather.​

12/21/2023

Christmas Telegram delivered today to Dr. Jennifer Bailey from the JMHS Class of 2024 dressed as classic Christmas characters we all know and love!! Dr. Bailey was surprised!

12/21/2023

How can I make sure my child's toys are safe? The toys that we treasure in childhood, we remember all our lives. This is one reason to choose your child's toys

12/20/2023

If you're choosing gifts to give or donate to children this year, be sure safety is on the list. Here are tips for toys to consider — those that encourage creativity, imagination, ...

12/19/2023

Tues. Dec. 19th ALL MHC LOCATIONS WILL OPERATE ON A 2-HOUR DELAY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. WE WILL OPEN AT 10AM

12/18/2023

All Monroe Health Center locations will be closed on Friday, December 22nd and Monday, December 25th to celebrate the Christmas Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 26th. We wish everyone Joy, Health and Peace!

12/18/2023

Each year, thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Correctly using car safety seats helps keep children safe. The type of seat your child needs depends on several things, including your child's age, size, and developmental needs.  Read on for more information from the Ame...

12/18/2023

12/15/2023

The winter holiday season is a time to make and share delicious food, exchange gifts and enjoy cherished traditions. But for many families, the "happiest time of the year" also means unmanageable stress. Here are 5 suggestions for navigating the holidays that can help your family feel more balan...

12/15/2023

A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is highlighting the importance of safety when buying and playing with kids’ toys – even for older children. CPSC’s Toy-Related Deaths and Injuries report found there were 11 deaths, and an estimated 145,500 emergency department-treated (ED) injuries in 2022 associated with toys for children 12 years and younger.

The majority of the 11 deaths reported were attributed to choking or asphyxiation associated with small parts, balls, or balloons. Among the ED-treated injuries, non-motorized scooters accounted for the largest share of injuries across all age groups – 35,400. Non-motorized scooters accounted for one in every 5 toy-related injuries to children aged 14 and younger.

Make it a 'Home Safe Home' for the Holidays

12/14/2023

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Toys are an essential part of childhood. Not only do they keep the babies entertained, but they are specially created to help in childhood development. But c...

12/12/2023

Toys are a fun and important part of any child's development. And there's plenty you can do to make sure all toys are safe.

12/12/2023

​When not used safely, ear buds and headphones, present a significant danger to a child's hearing. Of course, these devices and accessories also happen to top many holiday wish lists. Get tips here for protecting your kids' hearing while also enjoying the best of the holidays. 

12/11/2023

Each year, thousands of children sustain toy-related eye injuries, with many of these injuries resulting in permanent vision loss.

Most pediatric eye injuries can be prevented by choosing low-risk toys and following safe practice procedures.

Over 225,000 toy-related eye injuries occur in the U.S. every year. Purchasing gifts for children is not always easy. Every year, more and more toys

12/07/2023

National Influenza Vaccination Week is a great time to consider the many benefits of the flu vaccine. It can reduce your chances of getting sick with the flu, be lifesaving for all ages, and protect the people around you. Help keep our communities safe from
the flu and get vaccinated.

12/06/2023

Loose magnets and high-powered magnetic toys designed for adults can cause serious injuries and lifelong impacts for children and teens.

12/05/2023

Each year thousands of children are injured by toys. Read on to learn what to look for when buying toys that are safe.

11/30/2023

Just as some children will reach physical maturity a little later than their peers, others will develop ahead of the norm. Precocious puberty can occur from a number of organic causes.

11/29/2023

​Your toddler may have a heady sense of freedom the first few nights after transferring permanently to a "big kid" bed. Luckily, most children are happy to “graduate” and stay in their beds more willingly than they did in their cribs. However, for a few, the transition has to be managed close...

11/28/2023

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers information about pacifiers, when pacifier use and thumb and finger sucking could become a problem, and how to help your child stop pacifier use or thumb or finger sucking.​

11/27/2023

In the spirit of making both good eating and reading a part of every healthy childhood, the following is a quick book-related look at the well-defined developmental milestones of early literacy.

11/22/2023

​What you offer your child to drink in the first 5 years of life can shape taste preferences for lifetime. But from plant-based and toddler milks to 100% juice, stevia-sweetened fruit drinks and flavored milk, the options and the marketing can be overwhelming. We make it simple. Learn more here. 

11/21/2023

​Environmental noise—also known as "noise pollution"—comes from sources around us. These include road traffic, airplanes and airports, railroad trains and wind farms. Indoor sources of noise such as TVs and appliances also can be too loud.​ Here's how it can have harmful effects on children,...

11/20/2023

All Monroe Health Center locations will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will re-open on Monday, November 27th.

11/20/2023

Here are some guiding principles to keep in mind when planning and preparing meals for the family, based on recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

11/17/2023

​​Birth through age five is an exciting time to watch your child grow and learn to do many new things, like smiling, talking, walking and making friends, for the first time.​ Here are 10 to milestones to watch for and celebrate.

11/16/2023

The most accurate method of height prediction comes from using a child's "bone age," determined by an X-ray of the hand, but there are several methods you can use at home to get an idea of how tall your child will eventually become.