Choosing a Hospital for Your Child?

The results are in for the best of the best in pediatric care.  Each year U.S. News and World Report publishes a list of the top ranked pediatric hospitals in America.  In recent years they have broken it down further into the top ranked hospitals by specialty.  Of course the results are not all that surprising and the same players are generally always in the Top-10. Read more

Quinoa with Black Beans and Cilantro

This is one of my favorites.  It has a Mexican food flavor without all the added cheese, fat, and oil that often weighs down this kind of dish.  It is also very satisfying and easy to prepare.  Quinoa (pronounced “keen-waa”) is a grain that is full of protein and has a rice-like consistency when prepared.  Add the black beans, bell peppers and spices to make a meal that you are sure to enjoy. Read more

Summer Time Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is usually pretty straight-forward.   For most newborns it is caused by yeast and easily treated with a prescription anti-fungal cream. As kids get older, and get their first case of the stomach flu (with lots of diarrhea), they often get a rash caused by the irritation from the diarrhea.  Often times, though, I see kids that have some sort of strange diaper rash and I am not exactly sure what it is.  When this happens I follow one very basic rule:  If it is wet, make it dry! Read more

Measles Stats

Here is a link to some recent stats on measles in the US. Of all the vaccines that parents choose to decline or delay, this is almost certainly number one on the list. More, of all the vaccines given, this is also first on the list for fear-mongering by the media and conspiracy theorizing by rogue scientists. Smart Parents no doubt consider all the information when making health decisions for their children. This article is certainly one important Read more