Jenna Berryhill credits her very first patient to turning her interest to ENT. While a NICU nurse by day and nurse practitioner student by night, she served as the primary nurse to Richie, an inpatient with a tracheostomy. She cared for him from infancy until he was discharged 13 months later, while building a deep […]
Archives for February 2023
Kids and video games: the good and the bad
Chances are your kids play video games, or someday they will. You may worry about the time they spend with a controller in hand and wonder if these games are bad for them. “It’s not as simple as it’s good or it’s bad,” said child psychiatrist Dr. Sumru Bilge-Johnson of the Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology at […]
4 easy steps to teaching your child to swallow a pill
Are you struggling to teach your child how to swallow a pill? Maybe even mashed pills in applesauce or diluted them in soda? While it can be very frustrating and sometimes yield little results, pill swallowing is an important skill kids need to learn. While medicines can come in liquid or chewable form, there are […]
PA Adrienne DeVault enjoys most cheering on patients
The opportunity to make a profound impact on patients’ lives is what attracted Adrienne DeVault, PA, to the burn unit. While rotating through as a student, she witnessed patients at some of the lowest points in their lives with an unusually long and difficult road back up. But what she didn’t realize was the impact […]
Not to be slowed by rare disease, Minerva boy has the winningest attitude for sports, life
Clayton Richeson. Son. Grandson. Oldest brother of three. Multi-sport athlete. Fifth grader who loves science, Legos, and fun on a trampoline. The list could go on, but one thing that is just part of his story – not his headline – is that Clayton is an 11-year-old with a rare genetic disorder. The disorder is […]
Got questions about cleaning those first baby teeth? We’ve got answers.
A child’s first chompers are an exciting milestone for parents and babies alike. But even before those pearly whites pop through — on average, the first baby teeth come in between 4 and 7 months of age — it’s important to establish good dental health. “It’s vital to take care of your baby’s teeth now […]
