SSM Health: Time outdoors benefits kids, but also the earth
MADISON, Wis. — Summer break is here, along with new summer schedules, longer daylight hours, and weather that is typically better for outdoor activities. With that,…
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MADISON, Wis. — Summer break is here, along with new summer schedules, longer daylight hours, and weather that is typically better for outdoor activities. With that,…
As the local planting and growing season gets started, now is the perfect time to teach kids about local food and make a fun plan to do things throughout the summer to maintain the excitement.
Growing a vegetable garden in pots or containers may be the perfect way to teach responsibility and sustainability.
News 3 Now is teaming up with SSM Health for this year's "Time for Kids: Keys for Health" campaign, and there's no better time to launch than ahead of Earth Day.
News 3 Now is partnering with SSM Health on a new campaign over the next year aimed at addressing some of the biggest health issues in the community affecting kids.
MADISON, Wis. -- Odds are there are things in your home that you don't even know would be poisonous if ingested, especially for a small child under the age…
MADISON, Wis. — Vaccines are an important part of overall wellbeing, and they work by strengthening immune system response to diseases that could be serious or…
MADISON, Wis. -- Clever marketing has made vaping attractive to kid and teens, but is it really safer than cigarettes? Health experts from SSM Health are laying…
MADISON, Wis. -- It feels good to share love and gratitude with others, but there's more to it than that -- it can actually be physically good for the heart. SSM…
MADISON, Wis. -- While we have been fortunate to avoid power outages when overnight temperatures dip below zero so far this winter, temperatures are expected…
MADISON, Wis. — Health experts in Wisconsin are expecting a very active flu season, and with many illnesses on the rise, SSM Health…
MADISON, Wis. — We’ve talked a lot about COVID-19 and the vaccine for kids, but other respiratory illnesses continue to spread in southern Wisconsin, and that…
While it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of each illness, SSM Health Pediatrician Dan Beardmore is breaking down the difference between what’s normal, and when to be seen by a doctor.
MADISON, Wis. — Halloween is just 10 days away, and this year, the CDC has that families should be able to partake in trick-or-treating, but…
Last year Wisconsin saw a historically low flu season, driven by a combination of staying at home, masking, and virtual schooling.
From annual exams to water and air quality, there are a number of factors that impact a child’s health.
Take a normal school year, then add a pandemic on top of that. COVID-19 continues to impact area communities, including our classrooms and quarantining students.
It may seem like ground we’ve already covered, but with rising COVID cases statewide, especially in kids, SSM Health Physician Benjamin Banks says it’s important to reiterate the message of dealing with it safely, including the added stress.
A change in routine sometimes means a change in behavior, but while some are positive, others could be a sign of something else, such as anxiety.
Have you ever noticed a child struggling with a heavy backpack? Odds are that backpack was too big, which could lead to pain, injuries, or even disruption to proper posture.
Odds are you know that a good night’s rest is crucial for development, but the amount your child needs likely varies.
It’s been said many times, kids thrive on routine.
The COVID-19 vaccine is highly suggested for children 12 and up, but with the school year drawing closer, SSM Health Nurse Practitioner Jim Plasky says many are behind on their overall vaccine schedules, and that it’s time to catch up.
You’ve heard a lot about the signs of low self-confidence and self-esteem in the past few weeks, but how do they compare to things like anxiety and depression?