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Exploring Health Care Needs of Children


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Exploring Health Care Needs of Children

Hello, I am Nichole Rapids. As a parent of two young children, I am no stranger to the local healthcare clinic. Whenever the kids run a high fever, suffer from ear pain, or exhibit strange symptoms, I bring them into the clinic for an immediate checkup. The kids also receive all of the vaccinations on the given schedule at this clinic. I want to use this site to talk about the healthcare needs of children. I want to share information about procedures performed at the local clinic and reasons to go into the hospital instead. My site will also discuss various situations that necessitate a call to the triage nurse. I hope that my website will help other parents keep their kids healthy from infancy to adulthood.

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3 Things You Need to Know About Treating Croup

If your child has a harsh, barking cough that reminds you of a seal, they may have a case of croup. Croup is an infection of the upper airway that causes swelling around the vocal cords. When your child coughs, the sound of the air passing through this narrowed area produces the characteristic croup cough. Here's what you need to know about treating a case of croup. 1. Some Cases Require a Trip to the Pediatrician Read More 

How To Ensure Good Heart Health In Your Middle Years

In the middle years, it's easy to forget that being busy doesn't mean you're being active in the right way. And the body isn't as quick and reactive as it was. Dashing to pick the kids up is not the same as a 30-minute workout. Stresses in life result in more problems for our hearts. And we get it — it's routine. Everybody falls into a pattern of daily life which entails things like getting the kids to school, going to work, taking care of the yard, grocery shopping, DIY on the house. Read More 

Having Your Baby, Your Way: What To Look For In A Water Birth Health Care Facility

Once you've decided on a water birth, you're bound to feel more butterflies in your tummy than the average expectant mom, with questions and curiosities galore. Enjoy this time, but also make sure you know what you want and what to look for in a water birthing facility. Once you have the "Okay" from your physician and you've covered all your medical insurance bases, begin the journey of finding - and getting to know - the perfect place to have your baby. Read More