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What is a pediatric gastroenterologist and why would I need to bring my child to one?

March 11, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Finding a Doctor, Gastrointestinal, Procedures, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

Pediatric gastroenterologists treat children with gastrointestinal issues from the newborn period through the teen years, and in some cases, into early adulthood.

Pediatric Pain Medicine Clinic — It’s not what you think!

February 26, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Pain, Procedures, Right Feature /by Rise and Shine

Dr. Elisha Peterson addresses some common misconceptions about pain medicine and explains what actually happens in pain medicine clinics.

COVID testing FAQs

December 22, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Doctor’s Visits, Procedures, Right Highlight, Symptoms and exposure /by Rise and Shine

With coronavirus cases on the rise, you may be contemplating COVID-19 testing for your child. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the test.

Medical professional taking a nasal swab of child

How to prepare your child for a COVID-19 test

October 28, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Doctor’s Visits, Procedures, Right Highlight, Symptoms and exposure /by Rise and Shine

Here are some things you can do to prepare your child for a COVID-19 test that will help ease some of their potential fear and anxiety.

Let it go! The down and dirty on pediatric constipation and fecal soiling

July 31, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Gastrointestinal, Procedures, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

Constipation is one of the most common issues seen at pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) offices. But with the help of your pediatrician or gastroenterologist, the issue can be fixed!