Treating Kids’ Seasonal Allergies
Let’s be honest, we all love the South for its warm temperatures. We don’t love freezing cold weather– we much prefer the days when the sun shines endlessly, and it’s…
3 Things Parents Need to Know About Mumps
1.) What is Mumps? Mumps is a viral infection that is spread by respiratory secretions (i.e., coughing, sneezing). It most commonly causes painful swelling of the salivary glands, low-grade fever,…
WBRZ: Doctors Seeing Increase in Patients with the Flu
BATON ROUGE – Doctors are seeing an uptick in patients with the flu this time of year in Baton Rouge. Dr. Mindy Calandro, of the Baton Rouge Clinic, said that…
Women’s Wellness: Postpartum Tips
BATON ROUGE, LA (WGMB) – Being a new mom isn’t easy, but in this week’s Women’s Wellness, I caught up with Dr. Susan Bankston, a 20-year pediatrician here in at…
Red Stick Moms Blog: 5 Things Moms Should Know About the Zika Virus
Zika virus… these two words have been the center of some recent media attention and a source of anxiety for many women. Although there are still many unknowns about the…
I Recommend Cancer Protection!
As the days of summer wane and school physicals and forms start to pour into the office, the question never fails. “Do we need any shots?” As many of my…