Patient Education Content
General Pediatrics and Well-Child Care
This section covers routine health for children, from infancy through adolescence, including checkups, immunizations, and developmental stages.
- KidsHealth (from Nemours Children’s Health): A fantastic resource with separate sections for parents, kids, and teens, explaining health topics in an age-appropriate way.
Link: https://kidshealth.org/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Child Development: The CDC provides milestone trackers, parenting tips, and information on developmental screenings to help you follow your child’s growth.
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/index.html
- Texas Children’s Hospital – Health Library: As one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals located right here in Houston, their health library offers excellent, easy-to-understand articles on a vast range of pediatric topics.
Link: https://www.texaschildrens.org/health-library
- HealthyChildren.org (from the AAP): This is the official parenting website of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is the most comprehensive and trusted resource for information on well-child visits, vaccinations, nutrition, and developmental milestones.
Link: https://www.healthychildren.org
Neonatology (Newborn and NICU Care)
This section covers routine health for children, from infancy through adolescence, including checkups, immunizations, and developmental stages.
- March of Dimes: This organization is a leader in supporting the health of moms and babies, with a special focus on premature birth. Their site provides invaluable information on having a premature baby and navigating the NICU experience.
Link: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/nicu
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): Part of the NIH, the NICHD offers research-based information on prematurity, birth defects, and newborn screening.
Link: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/prematurity
- Hand to Hold: A national nonprofit that provides personalized support, educational resources, and community for NICU parents before, during, and after their baby’s stay.
Link: https://handtohold.org/
Common Childhood Illnesses and Safety
This section provides information on managing common sicknesses and keeping your child safe.
- HealthyChildren.org – Common Childhood Illnesses: The AAP’s guide to recognizing and managing common conditions like colds, ear infections, fever, and rashes.
Link: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Pages/default.aspx
- Safe Kids Worldwide: A global nonprofit dedicated to preventing injuries in children, which are the leading cause of death for kids in the United States. They offer tips on everything from car seats to water safety.
Link: https://www.safekids.org/
- Poison Control (Poison.org): Provides immediate online guidance and a 24/7 hotline for poison emergencies. A crucial resource for every parent.
Link: https://www.poison.org/
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