Health Information for Families
This information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional before starting any new treatment or with any questions you have regarding a medical condition.
Kids' and Teens' Health
The Kids' and Teens' Health Center features information for children, teens and parents on a variety of health topics including first aid and safety, nutrition, mental health and more.
Parents' Health Guide
The Parents' Health Guide is a comprehensive and concise quick-reference guide to health conditions and medical procedures affecting children and teenagers. The authors and physician reviewers have provided up-to-date information that is consistent with consensus interpretations for accuracy and practical considerations
Medical Screenings for Newborns: Know Your Options
Most parents would embrace the opportunity to test their newborn for a life-threatening disease, especially if early detection meant avoiding serious health problems. Expanded newborn screening is a test that surprisingly few parents have heard about and few pediatricians use. But for approximately $25.00, your baby can be screened for 30 inherited conditions, all of which are treatable if caught early in life.
Immunization Guidelines for Children
The Parents' Health Guide A vaccine, or immunization, is a medication given to a person so that he or she produces antibodies against a certain infection. These antibodies then serve to help prevent the infection.
Disease, Condition and Injury Fact Sheets
This resource is designed to provide comprehensive, but concise facts on a variety of diseases, conditions, and injuries. All fact sheets in this quick reference guide are physician-reviewed and reflect the most up-to-date, evidence-based information. Relevant sources are provided for each fact sheet.
Conditions In Depth
This is a comprehensive reference guide to more than 100 health and medical conditions. In addition to general medical information, each report features practical information ranging from making informed health decisions to “Living with” a particular medical condition. Each report has been physician-reviewed to ensure medical accuracy and timeliness.
Navigating the Healthcare System
Good health is important to everyone. And our new Healthcare Center is just the tool you need to make better informed decisions about your own care and coverage. You can navigate the system—and we can help.
