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January 31, 2025

Walking pneumonia’s surprising rise in young children

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: January 31, 2025

Parents often struggle to distinguish walking pneumonia from a cold. A UT Physicians pediatric infectious disease specialist explains how to recognize walking pneumonia symptoms and prevent illness.

January 29, 2025

Honoring resilience throughout National Birth Defects Awareness Month

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: January 29, 2025

At UT Physicians, no case is too small, no patient is too old, and no diagnosis is too difficult. Our multidisciplinary teams of specialists are renowned for complex cases. Meet a few of our experts who share their passion for helping people born with congenital anomalies.

September 24, 2024

Back-to-school sports safety

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: September 24, 2024

Student-athletes should pace themselves. That's the guidance from a UT Physicians pediatric orthopedic specialist as students return to fall sports. Follow this guide to prepare for a winning season.

September 19, 2024

The magic of child’s play: A cornerstone of development

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: September 19, 2024

Play isn't just child's play. A UT Physicians pediatrician reminds parents that kids learn while playing and describes a Prescription for Play program.

August 5, 2024

WONDERKids Workshop

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: August 5, 2024

UTHealth Houston hosted the yearly day-long workshop for kids with facial differences, where they were able to meet kids with similar differences.

May 23, 2024

Eye spy: Tips to protect children’s eye health

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: May 23, 2024

Parents can help protect their children’s eye health by understanding the value of vision screenings and following an exam schedule.

May 7, 2024

What is a febrile seizure?

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: May 7, 2024

Febrile seizures are most common in babies and young children. Read more to learn about the prime symptom and how to respond if you see a child suffer from a seizure.

April 3, 2024

Child abuse prevention: It’s everyone’s job

Written By: Andi Atkinson, UT Physicians | Updated: April 3, 2024

For Child Abuse Prevention Month, learn how to spot signs of possible abuse and be the voice for a child.

February 28, 2024

UTHealth Houston named first-ever SCN2A Multidisciplinary Center by FamilieSCN2A Foundation

Written By: Caitie Barkley, UTHealth Houston | Updated: February 28, 2024

Thanks to a designation by FamilieSCN2A Foundation, UTHealth Houston opens the first multidisciplinary center to help treat patients with SCN2A-related disorders.

December 21, 2023

The value of remembering and creating holiday traditions

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: December 21, 2023

Holiday traditions offer a variety of positive aspects for individuals and families. A UT Physicians child psychiatrist shares why they are meaningful and simple ideas to get started.

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