The holidays are exciting for families, but they’re also a peak time for pediatric injuries due to toys, decorations, food and winter activities. By taking simple safety precautions and staying attentive, families can help prevent accidents and keep celebrations joyful, and if emergencies happen, WMCHealth’s pediatric emergency teams are available 24/7.
Category Archives: Pediatrics
New School Year, New Symptoms? When Behavioral Changes Signal Something Deeper
As kids return to school, behavioral shifts like mood swings, withdrawal, or academic struggles may signal deeper challenges. WMCHealth offers evaluations and support to help children thrive.
We Change Lives, Like Mackenzie’s
What began as a simple antibiotic for three-year-old Mackenzie’s ear infection spiraled into toxic epidermal necrolysis, a life-threatening condition.Mackenzie spent four months at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, including two of them in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The care team surrounded her with more than medicine; music and art therapists helped bring moments of joyContinue reading “We Change Lives, Like Mackenzie’s”
We Change Lives, Like Camryn’s
For most kids, birthdays mean balloons, cake, and a bouncy house. For Camryn, celebrating her birthday meant something even bigger—a stem cell transplant to cure her Sickle Cell Disease.At Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, we bring together advanced technology, innovative techniques, and a team of dedicated specialists to deliver life-changing care. Thanks to that care, CamrynContinue reading “We Change Lives, Like Camryn’s”
Lunchbox Lab: A Guide to Packing Nutritious Back-to-School Lunches
Packing school lunches can be simple with balance: include protein, whole grains, fruits, veggies, and healthy fats. Use creative containers, prep ahead, involve kids, and mix it up. WMC reminds you to check allergies and keep meals safe, fun, and nutritious.
We Change Lives, Like Nasya’s
At 25 weeks into her pregnancy, Stacy began hemorrhaging and losing amniotic fluid. She was rushed to Westchester Medical Center, home to the Hudson Valley’s most advanced care for high-risk pregnancies and premature babies.Thanks to the extraordinary work of the doctors and nurses, Stacy’s life was saved, and so was her daughter’s.Nasya was just 24Continue reading “We Change Lives, Like Nasya’s”
Your Kid’s Not Just Tired. Could It Be Anemia?
As school begins, persistent fatigue in kids may signal anemia, especially if symptoms like pale skin, weakness, and difficulty concentrating last over two weeks. Consult a pediatrician at WMC Health for a blood test and proper diagnosis.
Water Safety for Children: How to Prevent Drowning and Respond to an Emergency
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death in children, but it’s preventable. With close supervision, swimming lessons, safety gear, CPR training, and pool barriers, families can stay safe. Learn more from WMCHealth and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.
Pulmonary Hypertension in Kids: How One Family Found Hope
What started as a typical Thursday on the school playground turned into a life-altering journey for 9-year-old Mason.After hitting his head during recess, Mason fainted the next morning, displaying what initially seemed like seizure symptoms. His mother, Jennifer, quickly took him to a local hospital, where a routine heart exam revealed something far more serious.“TheContinue reading “Pulmonary Hypertension in Kids: How One Family Found Hope”