Category: Kids Health

Is it the Cold or the Flu?

December 18, 2015 by Primary Children's in category Kids Health

Your child is sent home from school with a sore throat, cough, and high fever — could it be the flu that’s been going around? Or just a common cold? Although the flu (or influenza) usually causes symptoms that make someone feel worse than symptoms associated with a common cold, it’s not always easy to […]

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Can Kids Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?

November 18, 2015 by Sara Bybee, LCSW in category Kids Health

The signs of winter are here: the clocks have been reset and the first snow has fallen. It’s common to feel sad, irritable, and have less energy during the winter months, but some people are more deeply affected—namely those that suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression related to changes in the seasons and is almost […]

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5 Acupressure Points Every Parent Should Know

November 10, 2015 by Alyssa Johnson in category Kids Health

Acupressure is a gentle therapy in which a person applies light pressure to specific areas of the body to relieve symptoms such as pain, nausea, and anxiety. Parents love to learn about acupressure because it’s a great way for them to interact with their children, a natural way to soothe a child’s discomfort, and easy […]

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Get Your Head in the Game: 4 Steps to Fight the Flu

October 15, 2015 by Primary Children's Hospital in category Kids Health

The fall season might bring thoughts of football to mind, but it’s also a time to prepare for the upcoming influenza season. Just as football teams draw up strategies to defeat their opponents, the same approach should be taken with the flu by preparing a game plan of your own. Here are some of the best strategies […]

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McKay’s “Magic Ears”: How Our Audiology Team Helped Him Hear Again

October 8, 2015 by Primary Children's Hospital in category Kids Health

McKay Hansen’s journey at Primary Children’s Hospital began in February 2014 when doctors diagnosed him with Stage 4 neuroblastoma at the age of 3. Over the next year and a half, McKay received chemotherapy treatments, a stem cell transplant, and spent many days in and out of the hospital. After beginning the first round of […]

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Spa Vs. Clinical Massage: What’s the Difference?

September 17, 2015 by Wendy Rolfe-Cook in category Kids Health

When I think of getting a massage at a “spa” I think of cucumber water, meditative background music, and aromatherapy. A number of the kids I work with love going to “the Spa” (I always cross my fingers that they are being seen by a therapist who specializes in pediatrics!) But when they have any […]

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A Guide to Flying with Special Needs Children

July 21, 2015 by Marilyn Morris in category Kids Health

With summer vacations in full swing, jetting off to Disneyland or a sandy beach may be a dream come true for your family, but if you have a child with disabilities, a medical, or behavioral condition, flying can be challenging or maybe even impossible. If you do want to fly, here are some general tips […]

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Measles: Prevention, Symptoms, and Outbreaks

February 5, 2015 by Primary Children's in category Kids Health

Measles has been in the news again recently, as cases identified in California continue to increase and a third Utah County resident tested positive for measles in mid-January. Measles, also called rubeola, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus. While it is best known for its typical skin rash, it also brings about […]

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Risks of Avoiding or Postponing Vaccination

January 8, 2015 by Primary Children's in category Kids Health

Two siblings in Utah County have tested positive for measles—the first cases in Utah in several years. This incidence is part of a larger outbreak that is being investigated in California, where health officials have confirmed at least seven cases. According to the CDC, 2014 saw a record number of measles cases, with 610 confirmed cases reported. […]

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Youth Suicide Prevention: Help Save a Life

September 10, 2014 by Sara Bybee, LCSW in category Kids Health

Youth suicide has unfortunately become a pressing matter in the past few years. With the increased stresses that youth face, some consider suicide because they simply do not know how to ease their pain. In fact, according to the International Association for Suicide Prevention, “Every year, over 800,000 people die from suicide; this roughly […]

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