Ear infections are extremely common, especially in young children. They can be painful and frustrating for both kids and their parents. Recognizing...

Seeing a rash on your child’s skin can be scary, especially when it appears suddenly or spreads quickly. The good news is...

Every parent hopes they never have to take their child to the emergency room. But kids get sick, accidents happen and sometimes...

As summer kicks into full swing, so do the mosquitoes. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably found yourself scanning the insect repellent...

Young people are more connected than ever. Social networking sites, text messaging and other online platforms make it easy to stay in...

How contagious is strep throat, you may be wondering. Turns out, very contagious! First things first, strep throat is a common illness...

Infant reflux is one of the most prevalent reasons families reach out to our pediatric providers. It’s very common, but finding the...

Washing your hands often is important for people of all ages to avoid getting sick. However, regular handwashing for kids can be...

According to Judi’s House/the JAG Institute, 1 in 12 children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling...

Rhodes Ritenour, our vice president of external and regulatory affairs, has the very important job of leading our Virginia hospitals’ public affairs...