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How to Diagnose Respiratory Illnesses (RSV, Cold, Flu, COVID-19) and What to do Next Jan 23, 2023

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With an uptick in respiratory illnesses, it's important to know the differences between RSV, flu and COVID-19 viruses and when it's time to take your child to a primary care doctor or the emergency room.

In our latest Live. Learn. & Play podcast, we asked Dr. Kaitlin Cockerell, a general pediatrician at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock and assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences explains what a respiratory illness is and goes in depth on the symptoms to watch for when deciding which type of care a sick child may need.

What to Expect During a Pediatric Gynecology Appointment Nov 14, 2022

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Endometriosis is more than just a painful period, and it may be difficult to know what's normal and what's not.

Ask the Experts: Sports Medicine with Dr. Lauren Poindexter Nov 09, 2022

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It takes a team of experts to keep young athletes healthy and get them back on the field.

On our latest “Ask the Experts”, Dr. Lauren Poindexter a non-surgical sports medicine physician at Arkansas Children’s Northwest shares how she uses her own story and personal experience with multiple sports injuries, to help treat young athletes at our Springdale location.

Endometriosis - What is it, and How is it Diagnosed in Kids? Oct 19, 2022

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Endometriosis is more than just a painful period, and it may be difficult to know what's normal and what's not.
On the latest episode of our Live. Learn. Play video podcast, Dr. Laura Hollenbach, one of only two fellowship-trained pediatric and adolescent gynecologists in Arkansas, shares her expertise on the signs of this condition, when it's time to make an appointment for your daughter and the benefits of seeing a pediatric gynecologist.

Kids Who Snore - What Parents Should Know Oct 11, 2022

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We all know kids and adults snore from time to time. Most of us just pass it off as being tired or exhausted. What happens if that snoring is everyday or they were not active the day before sleep? Could it be a sign of a more serious condition? Janine Amos, D.O., a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Arkansas Children's sits down to talk about snoring and kids. She breaks down what makes kids snore, what to listen for, and when it may be time to see a physician.

Incontinence and Kids Oct 04, 2022

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Incontinence can impact kids in various ways. From bedwetting to accidents while out and about, each form affecting their wellbeing. We talk with Sally Puckett, CPN from the Urology department at Arkansas Children's about incontinence and kids.
Learn about the types of incontinence that kids experience, what is happening mentally and physically around an incontinence accident, and what parents can do to help out.

Breastfeeding Q&A with Dr. Sobik Aug 29, 2022

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Are you new to breastfeeding? It can be hard to know if you're producing enough milk for your baby or how long you should breastfeed.

We're here to answer your top breastfeeding questions with Dr. Sarah Sobik, outpatient breastfeeding medicine specialist at Arkansas Children's.

Is it a Headache or a Migraine? Jun 30, 2022

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It's Migraine Awareness Month and we're asking Dr. Joe Elser, pediatrician and pediatric headache management specialist, what parents need to know about kids and migraines. What is a migraine? What are the symptoms of headaches vs. migraines? What can be done to relieve symptoms?

Fetal Echocardiogram - What is it? And why is it so important during your pregnancy? Apr 22, 2022

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Join us as we take a deep dive into fetal echocardiograms (fetal echo) with Dr. Elijah Bolin, Pediatric Cardiologist at Arkansas Children's Hospital. A fetal echocardiogram is a highly specialized type of prenatal ultrasound. This type of imaging study is performed to evaluate the structure of the heart of the unborn child. We discuss how a fetal echo is performed, what conditions it can diagnose in your baby, what patients it is essential for, and hear Dr. Bolin talk about real scenarios where fetal echo's catch cardiovascular conditions before birth..

Seasonal Allergies - A Parent's Guide for Treating Seasonal Allergies in Kids Apr 11, 2022

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The weather is warming up and kids want to spend more time outdoors. Along with the beauty of spring, come seasonal allergies. Tree pollen, grass pollen, weeds, mold, and more will all meet your little ones outside. Dr. Matthew Bell, Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, joins us to share his tips on minimizing the effects of seasonal allergies in kids with and without using medicine. We discuss what symptoms to look for in seasonal allergies. He gives an in depth review of which allergy medications work best for each symptom, and tells us one medication to throw in the trash immediately.