eHealth Connection | Cooper University Hospital

Is your child a fussy eater who doesn’t usually have an appetite or can’t keep down the food s/he does eat? These could be the signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). Here are some tips from the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, where we have two pediatric gastroenterologists ready to help children who may have this health issue.

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‘Tis the season for New Year’s Resolutions. For adults, weight loss and quitting smoking rank the highest on most lists, but what about age-appropriate resolutions for children? We’re here to help with a list to help start your child on a resolution or two which can encourage healthy habits that will last them a lifetime.

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Parents of adolescents have many questions about the best ways to address their children’s health during this particular stage of life. What steps can parents take to keep their teens and pre-teens healthy? “The most important steps parents can take are to keep the lines of communication open, and to empower teenagers through responsible decision-making and the establishment of trust,” said pediatric specialist Lori Feldman-Winter, M.D., M.P.H., Head of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Cooper University Hospital.

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The H1N1 influenza (also known as Swine Flu) is still affecting many people, especially children, in our region. The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper urges parents to get your child the H1N1 vaccine.  Our physicians hope that this information prepared by the Centers for Disease Control will help you manage if your child becomes ill with the flu.

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The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper and the American Academy of Pediatrics wishes you and your family a hauntingly happy Halloween, and we encourage children of all ages to be careful when taking to the trick-or-treat trail. Here are a few reminders to share with your own ghosts and goblins before they head out into the night.

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With Halloween just a few days away, even the most health conscious eaters will be faced with the temptation to overindulge. Maryann Codd, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., pediatric outpatient dietician at Cooper University Hospital, offers some advice for maintaining healthy eating habits during this difficult time of year.

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