As a pediatrician, Dr. Kimberly Shookman talks to a lot of parents. A common question they ask is, “Is it normal for my child to be sick a lot?” Knowing that many parents want answers to this question, Dr. Shookman shares why repeat colds and respiratory infections is typically the norm. This question comes up […]
Wellness visit leads to early treatment of baby’s hip dysplasia
The first time Adalyn Mandich’s parents heard her hips “click,” they were at her newborn wellness visit at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics in Barberton. Dr. Kimberly Shookman, pediatrician, was examining 4-day-old Adalyn from head to toe. When Dr. Shookman did an Ortolani test and Barlow maneuver, 2 standard procedures used to test for developmental dysplasia […]
