New Guidelines and Recommendations for NICU Discharge Preparation and Transition Planning
National Perinatal Association develops guidelines for both clinicians and families that better prepares for NICU-discharged infant care at home.
Read MoreAre My Kids All Right? Let’s Ask the Pediatric Clinicians
Children of all ages are facing a mental health crisis. Experts weigh in to offer their advice to parents.
Read MoreRacial Disparities in Breastfeeding at Miss. Hospitals Reduced With ‘Baby-Friendly’ Practices
CHAMPS program leads to a significant rise in breastfeeding rates, especially among Black mothers, and a steep drop in infant formula marketing to patients.
Read MoreBMC Pediatrician Presents a Model for Stably Housing Families in White House Forum
One in five renters living with children are having difficulty keeping up on rent. The BMC pediatrician proposes a three-pronged solution.
Read MoreStreetCred Has Advice for New Parents: Open a 529 Plan
Boston Medical Center’s tax-prep program explains the broader benefits of opening a college savings account and will help families do it.
Read MoreHow BMC’s Pediatric Asthma Program Works to Keep Children Out of Emergency Rooms
Guided by a evidence-based system of care, the team of specialists aims to leave no child with asthma behind.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 Pandemic Sparked a Shift in SOFAR’s Addiction Care Model
At its origin a mother-newborn dyadic care model, the comprehensive addiction care model has added the urgent need to prevent older children from developing SUD.
Read More6 Stages of Engagement Framework May Help Better Treat Children with ADHD
A new study, focusing on pediatric ADHD patients of color, could help inform treatment strategies that are more effective for the specific needs of these children and families.
Read MoreFamilies Take the Driver’s Seat in BMC’s Holistic Pediatric Care Program
BMC’s Center for the Urban Child and Healthy family tailors pediatric primary care to address their families’ needs, like financial counseling, to transform their health.
Support for Newborn Mothers with OUD Doesn’t Go Far Enough
After being in addiction treatment during pregnancy, 40% of women relapse within the first year of their baby’s life. Experts advocate for extended support for new moms.
Read MoreChild Psychiatrist Warns of Mental Health Crisis Due to Pandemic
With toxic stressors exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, children from low-income families need equitable access to mental healthcare.
Read MoreWhat I’ve Learned as a Pediatrician About Vaccine Hesitancy
We, as trusted providers, have a real opportunity on a personal level to break down barriers informing vaccine concerns and fears.
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