The newest hire at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital arrived this fall straight out of a prestigious training program. He doesn’t talk much, but patients adore him and he happily works for kibble. Meet Pilot, a 2-year-old black Lab/Golden Retriever mix and the hospital’s second facility dog. Children’s Memorial Hermann has had one canine on its [Continue Reading]
Spotlight on World Prematurity Day: Joymesha and Sutton’s Story
Two-year-old Sutton Jones loves to play and learn like any other toddler her age. She brandishes a wide smile while saying her A-B-C’s and 1-2-3’s. She is just learning to write her name on paper and trying her hand at sports. Each of these milestones are especially meaningful to her mother, Joymesha, considering the way [Continue Reading]
In Lauryn’s Memory: Raising Awareness about Childhood Cancers
By Alexandra Becker As a seasoned nurse and now, a clinical coordinator for Women’s Services at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Danielle Criswell has always prided herself on her ability to be both empathetic and professional, helping guide countless families in their health journeys. But when her five-year-old became ill in 2018, Danielle was faced with [Continue Reading]
Tricks (and Treats!) to Keep Halloween 2021 Safe and Fun
By Alexandra Becker Last year, Halloween night was especially ghoulish as families struggled to keep traditions alive while also protecting their children and themselves from COVID-19. From ingenious contraptions for safely distributing candy to socially distanced costume contests to altogether cancelled plans, it was certainly a grave evening compared to Halloweens past. But this year, [Continue Reading]
The CDC Has Updated Its Guidance for Back-to-School: Here’s What You Need to Know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its guidance for COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools. According to the CDC, students benefit from in-person learning, and safely returning to in-person instruction in the fall of 2021 is a priority. “These updates take into account many of the things we have learned over the [Continue Reading]
Keeping a Close “Eye” on Your Vision Health
With screen time up more than ever before, eye safety and health should be at the top of everyone’s priority list. As society slowly re-emerges back into normalcy, a lot more people are catching up and scheduling routine health care appointments. One you shouldn’t miss is visiting the eye doctor, as eye exams at every age and life stage can help you maintain good vision. [Continue Reading]
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