Archive for September, 2009
« Previous EntriesSwine Flu Vaccine: The Bottom Line
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
If your a bit confused about the H1N1 vaccine recommendations, you are in good company! They are a bit confusing because this year’s flu season is a bit confusing. To add insult to injury, the recommendations for H1N1 are just similar and dissimilar enough from “seasonal flu”, Influenza A&B, that [...]
What Exactly Is Tamiflu?
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Everyone knows about the Influenza A (AKA H1N1 virus, swine flu) and the basic tips on how to prevent it (wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough, etc.) So, what happens when you or someone living in your household gets the flu? You have to live there too. [...]
Mission Turn Off Week…are you up for the task?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
This week is Turn Off Week, formerly TV Turn Off Week.
Your mission: keep all screens off in your home for the next week, for you and your kids.
There are events going on in just about every state this week so check out what’s happening in your area.
But, you don’t have [...]
Rosh Hashanah Musings: The Power of Traditions
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Traditions embody so much of Rosh Hashanah that it seems fitting I republish this post each fall, on this day. And, before you ask…yes! I do know where Nana’s table cloth is this year
L’Shana Tova. ~ Dr. Gwenn
Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. As today approached, [...]
Facebook Users Equal US Population. Is this a good thing?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
CNN posted today that “Facebook is as large as the US Population.” That’s a lot of computers connecting in a lot of homes and communities all over the world but at what cost?
None to Facebook. They announced today they are finally making money.
But what about to us and our kids? [...]
You’re Never Too Old for a PSA
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Sure, we all remember the “This is your brain on drugs” PSA from the eighties but have you checked out any of the latest PSAs featured on YouTube? If not, you should check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/USGOVHHS.
The US Department of Health & Human Services has their own special YouTube page [...]
Networked Families: Connecting With Digital Teens
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Do you use digital media to connect with your kids? I do?
Here’s a snapshot of my family’s story as told to PBS’s Digital Nation:
I’d love to know how you connect with your digital natives…aka tweens and teens! Leave your stories in the comments or email me the details.
Visit 1800blogger to [...]
Are we barking up the wrong tree with health care reform?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
In a recent interview with Dr. Oz on Good Morning America, Dr. Oz told Diane Sawyer that he doesn’t think any of the proposed health care plans will work. Why? As Dr. Oz told Diane:
“What we haven’t done is get to the very root reality of the flaws we have [...]
The Walk for 12,500: Virtually Amazing
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
After just 8 days, we are beginning to call it the “Virtually Amazing Walk for 12,500”. Across the country, over 30 teams are gaining momentum in the CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500.
We are not there yet. We only have 22 days to go. Help us show the strength, passion [...]
Juggling Back to School Schedules Sanely!!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Feeling frantic with the back to school frenzy already? You are in good company!
I just returned from My Fox Boston where Kim Carrigan and I talked about a potpourri of topics on all of our minds this week from juggling schedules to finding time for family meals to how to [...]
What’s In Jamie Lee Curtis’ First Aid Kit?
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
September is here again and that means its National Preparedness Month. Jamie Lee Curtis is proud to be a part of the American Red Cross’ Do More Than Cross Your Fingers campaign.
So, what are some of the items the Halloween Scream Queen puts in her first aid kit? Just like [...]
Thank You, Nurse Practitioners, For Recognizing Pediatric Health Blogs!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Thank you to the Nurse Practitioners for taking the time to create the “100 Pediatric Health Blogs Every Mom Should read” list, and for including Dr. Gwenn Is In among such wonderful doctor bloggers, who do so many amazing things for the health and well being of children and families [...]
Loud Kids Don’t Belong In Waiting Rooms
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Just wanted to share a great story with you. I was at a doctor’s appointment the other day when I noticed a family waiting for one of the parents to be called. The mom was called in and the dad sat there for a moment looking at these 2 very [...]
How Nutritional Is Your Child’s School Lunch?
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Parents of Texas school-aged children no longer have to worry about the nutritional value of what’s on the school lunch menu. The strict Texas Public School Nutrition Policy has phased in certain aspects over the past few years but recently went into full effect.
What does this entail for elementary, middle [...]
Swine Flu and Back to School: Focus on Prevention
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
It used to be that we’d get all our kids settled back to school and then enjoy a bit of a pause before the other shoe fell with the inevitable concern over another flu season. With Swine Flu, Influenza H1N1 not taking a summer vacation and showing no signs of [...]
