Dr. Kurt Newman with a little girl

Getting the best care for your child

Pediatric surgeon Kurt Newman gives advice on getting the best care for your child.

asthma inhaler

Preventing a summer asthma flare-up

During the summer, higher levels of air pollution, sudden weather shifts and even thunderstorms can trigger asthma symptoms.

Mother Applying Bug Spray to son

How to avoid tick bites and Lyme disease

At least half of the patients doctors see with Lyme disease are children.

little girls celebrating independence day

Safety tips for the Fourth of July

Before going outside to celebrate the Fourth of July, be sure to look over these safety tips for your family.

Young injured soccer player in hospital emergency room

Q&A: What are the symptoms of a brain bleed?

Typical brain bleed symptoms include acute onset headache, seizures, nausea, vomiting and mental status changes.