Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
Kai Wicker-Brown, M.D.
Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
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September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month! 👶🩺 Newborn screening helps identify serious health conditions early, often before a baby shows any symptoms.
Screening typically takes place within the first one to two days after birth and includes a blood test, hearing screening, and heart screening. These simple tests can help detect conditions that may need early treatment to support a baby’s healthy growth and development.
If a screening result falls outside the normal range, it doesn’t necessarily mean your baby has a health condition. Your pediatrician can help explain the results and any follow-up testing that may be needed.
Check out this guide to learn more about the screenings your baby receives after birth. 👇
www.healthychildren.org
Before your baby is born, talk to your pediatrician about which screening tests your baby will undergo, including their benefits and any risks, and ask if it is necessary for you to consent to this te...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Have a safe Labor Day weekend! #workhardplayhard #longweekend #jacksonstreetpeds
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Going grocery shopping can be more than just an errand. It's a great opportunity to help kids develop important skills like planning, time management, communication, and completing tasks! 🛒
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Fall sports are approaching, and it's a good time to make sure young athletes are ready for a safe and healthy season. 🏈⚽
A sports physical can help identify health concerns that could affect your child’s ability to participate safely in sports. It’s also an opportunity to discuss medical history, previous injuries, medications, and other health concerns with your pediatrician. 📋
Ideally, sports physicals should be completed well before the season begins so there’s time to address any concerns that may come up.
Click here to learn more about sports physicals and preparing your child for the season ahead. 👇
Sports Physical: When, Where, Who Should Do It?
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All kids are athletes―the high school soccer player, the junior high performer in the school musical, and the skateboarding middle schooler down your block. All will benefit from a sports physic...0 CommentsComment on Facebook