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During #NationalNutritionMonth and beyond, choose nutrient-rich foods that represent the five basic food groups. Use these tips to get started: https://sm.eatright.org/nutrichdiet

The US Preventive Services Task Force has expanded its guidelines for lung cancer screening to be broader, in an attempt to curb the nation's leading deadly cancer. http://ow.ly/GbeK50DUgIb

A registered dietitian nutritionist, or RDN, can help you develop a safe and realistic eating plan. Plus, they can guide and motivate you with creative strategies to help with meal planning, grocery shopping and mindful eating. Learn more during #NationalNutritionMonth: https://sm.eatright.org/10RD Schedule a virtual or in-person visit with our RDN, Diane Lindsay-Adler: https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory//a/diane-adler

Join us in celebrating National Nutrition Month! Throughout the month we'll be posting content related to nutrition because, as the saying goes, you are what you eat!

The news about heavy metals being found in baby food has been all over the news, and the truth can be hard to sort out. Please visit our partners at NYS Children’s Environmental Health Centers for all the info you need to know to keep your family safe. http://nyscheck.org/heavy-metals-in-baby-food-and-juice/

It's freezing outside and your power just went out. You need to stay warm, but doing so comes at the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning - how do you minimize the risk of both? CNN reports. (Spoiler: ventilate closed spaces, get fresh air where possible) http://ow.ly/tEQv50DBAaf

The New York Times published a profile of the incense market today, and featured to discuss the health benefits and risks was our division chief Dr. Allen Dozor! Give it a read and pass it along! http://ow.ly/eEy150CMfrx

Our wonderful research coordinator LaToya is leading the charge on our Toys for Tots drive this year. If you can contribute, this is a fantastic cause and a way to bring some cheer to kids in need this holiday season. End 2020 on a high note!

Wishing all of our patients, partners, and staff a safe holiday season. Please follow the guidelines below so we can all be together next year!

You know that asthma is a biological condition. But did you know it is also an environmental condition? This article shows how living in the South Bronx, and other urban areas, can impact your health in the same way your diet and medications can. http://ow.ly/OUWA50Cm8XM

With Thanksgiving just around the corner and the many winter-time holidays coming up shortly, you're probably wondering how to safely enjoy the holidays during this unique and challenging year. Our experts are here to help. Sign up for our parent webinar on Thursday, November 19 from 8:00 to 9:00 pm to hear from a panel of Boston Children's Health Physicians pediatricians, mental health professionals, and infectious disease specialists about 2020 holiday health. To register and submit questions, visit: https://bit.ly/2UjxTyh

Helping children form healthy eating habits can be difficult, and the change in lifestyle caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has made it even harder for many famil...ies. We are excited to announce the launch of a new parent course: Mission Nutrition! Beginning in October and hosted by our expert nutritionist, Diane Lindsay-Adler, MS RDN CDN, this six-session course will teach your family the ins and outs of nutrition. Get answers to your pressing questions, discover tactics for grocery shopping and meal planning, connect and collaborate with other parents, and learn how to get your household into a healthy routine. See below for more information and visit https://bit.ly/2Hi3XPQ to register and secure your spot!

SAVE THE DATE! We are proud to host the Health, Hunger, and Interprofessional Teamwork seminar on 10/19 at 5:30pm. Join some of the top experts in the field as we discuss a novel approach to food insecurity and prepare health professionals to deal with it in their community. Click here to register today! http://ow.ly/XDhF50BR7s5

As our team plans our next parent webinar, we want to know what’s on your mind! In the comments below, let us know what topics you’re interested in hearing about or what questions your family has for our pediatric experts.

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While the physical tolls of COVID-19 are always foremost on everyone's mind, there is a real psychological cost that we need to address. Please join us next week for this important discussion!

We’re excited to announce that Boston Children’s Hospital has been named the nation’s #1 pediatric hospital by US News & World Report, seven years running. Now,... more than ever, we’re committed to finding families answers. Now, more than ever, we want to thank you for trusting us with your care. See more

Every summer, we host a group of enthusiastic and bright students to shadow our clinicians and produce scholarly research. Every year they impress and inspire us, and this year is no different, except that it was all kicked off by a socially-distant Zoom meeting. This year, our theme is viral pandemics (just...out of the blue...), and they'll be investigating attitudes towards flu vaccines in the wake of the COVID-19 virus, and the impact of a virus called EVD-68. Welcome to the team, students!

The world is a scary place right now, but your pediatrician's office shouldn't be. Make sure you're staying in touch with your pediatrician to keep tabs on your child's health, immunizations, and latest information! #CallYourPediatrician

Happy Monday! Happy June! And guess what?! The big day is almost here! THIS FRIDAY, June 5th (6/5), also known as 65 Roses Day, we will come together for our BIGGEST event yet! Make sure you mark your calendar and register at https://on.cff.org/Together65

Dear parents: We’ll take ‘em off your hands for 20 minutes. Love, Your pediatrician #CallYourPediatrician

Telehealth is a convenient, easy, and effective way to have a visit with your pediatrician from the comfort of your home, and there's a few things you can do to make it as productive as possible. Take advantage of it! #CallYourPediatrician