By: Dr. Ruben Rucoba and Pediatric Registered Dietitian Marisa Persky Seeing as February is American Heart Month we decided to sit down with Dr. Ruben Rucoba and our Pediatric Registered Dietitian Marisa Persky to discuss what parents can do to promote healthy hearts in their kids. ...
Future Women in STEM: How to Encourage Your Strong Girls to Do Big Things Did you know that February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science? In the past few years, schools around the world have begun offering or expanding their STEM...
By: Ruben Rucoba, MD Tuesday, February 11 is Safer Internet Day, a campaign that started in Europe in 2004 to raise awareness about online dangers and to promote the responsible use of the internet among all ages. As parents, there are actions you can take to...
January is cervical cancer awareness month. This is a cancer that typically occurs in adults, but one way to prevent it is to immunize teens and pre-teens against human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that predominantly causes cervical cancer. HPV is transmitted through sexual contact, specifically...
11 Things You Can Do To Promote Your Child's Speech Development By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD Parents spend much of the first year of their child’s life waiting for him/her to talk, and when that first word arrives, it’s a joyous event. I often get asked...
What A Lactation Consultant Can Do For New Parents No matter how prepared you may be, becoming a new mom is a constant learning process. Right from the start, you find that questions are constantly popping up, changes are occurring more and more quickly, and you...
The Dangers of Marijuana: What the Legalization Means for Our Youth By: Susan Sirota, MD As you have probably heard, recreational marijuana sales began on January 1, 2020 in Illinois. Many of us live in towns that have opted in, allowing the sale of marijuana to adults...
With 2020 just around the corner, it’s time to think about making some resolutions. This year, try making some as a family: Read: Reading to your child is important for language development and encouraging a love of books. Make time to read to younger children...
By Dr. Ruben Rucoba When I was working in the Pediatric ICU as a resident many years ago, I remember one unfortunate boy who arrived late one night around the holidays. Rudy (not his real name) was a cute 4-year-old who was brought to the hospital...
As winter break nears, so do the travel plans of many. While it’s easy to become overwhelmed with excitement, it’s vital to remember that not only is it important to think about health and safety throughout your trip, but it should also be on your...