The Air We Breathe: Protecting Your Kids During an Inversion
December 3, 2015 by Primary Children's Hospital in category Live Wellby Elizabeth Joy, MD, MPH, Michelle Hofmann, MD, MPH, & Steven Bergstrom It comes as no surprise to anyone living along Utah’s Wasatch Front that our air quality is compromised for days to weeks come wintertime. Our murky air is referred to as an “inversion” as it is the reverse of a normal air […]
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Avoiding the Candy Crush: Halloween Treats and Your Kids
October 29, 2015 by Primary Children's in category Live WellFor health-conscious parents, Halloween can be tricky. Do you set limits? Do you let kids decide how much to eat? There isn’t just one right answer. Instead, use your best judgment based on your child’s personality and eating habits. Kids who generally eat just a couple of pieces and save the rest might be trusted […]
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Wasatch Canyons Celebrates Opening of the LiVe Well Garden
October 14, 2015 by Primary Children's Hospital in category Live WellOur Wasatch Canyons Campus is home to a 20 bed inpatient psychiatric unit that provides 24-hour care for children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, bipolar, anger management, and other psychiatric and behavioral issues. This year, staff and patients worked together to create a LiVe Well garden that would provide fresh fruits and vegetables and enhance […]
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October 6, 2015 by Sara Bybee, LCSW in category Live WellSubstance abuse touches all of our lives, whether it affects our community, our friends and family, or ourselves. As a parent, one of the greatest fears is the thought of our children having to struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. According to a recent study, Utah has the 8th highest rate in the […]
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August 21, 2015 by Sara Bybee, LCSW in category Live WellIt’s hard to believe that summer is already coming to an end! Heading back to school can be difficult for both children and parents. During the summer, we become accustomed to sleeping in and having fewer responsibilities so transitioning back into the school year can be quite a shock! There are new schedules to follow, new […]
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June 12, 2015 by Primary Children's Hospital in category Live WellWe have all heard that exercise is important…but do you know why? Exercise has all sorts of benefits. Occupational therapists Taira Campbell and Kristen Gallup at Primary Children’s Hospital, came up with a list of ten reasons why exercise will help you and your family live a happier and healthier life! Top 10 Reasons for […]
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May 20, 2015 by Sara Bybee, LCSW in category Live WellYou might catch a glimpse of your kids playing outside, seemingly without a care in the world and wonder what could children possibly stress about? While we may think that kids only worry about what to play at recess or what after-school snack to choose, kids often feel stress just as adults do. In a […]
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July 15, 2014 by Janet Craig, RN, MS, PNP in category Live WellDon’t be surprised if your doctor starts pushing you to be more “engaged” in your child’s care. What does that mean? Patient engagement means you: Keep track of medical information Are on top of chronic conditions, even if your child has several Become familiar with medications, diagnoses, and test results Stay informed of treatment plans Seek preventive care Studies […]
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