Pediatrics

February is Children’s Dental Health Month, so what a perfect time to review the best ways to care for your child’s teeth! Use these tips to help keep their smile bright…

A person sits beside a child who is lying on a couch under a blanket. The person holds a phone to their ear with one hand and places the other hand on the child’s forehead, as if checking for a fever. A pillow and a light knit blanket surround the child.

Pertussis, often called whooping cough, is an illness caused by a bacterial infection. While anyone can get it, babies are especially at risk because their airways are so small. Sadly, the…

A yellow lunch container holds sandwich halves with lettuce and sliced filling, along with strawberries, apple slices, nuts, and small pieces of fruit. The container sits on a colorful surface scattered with school supplies, including scissors, rulers, binder clips, a paint palette, and a backpack strap.

As backpacks get packed and schools bells ring again, it’s time to think about one of the most important parts of the school day: lunch! A nutritious lunch fuels your…

Every child deserves access to nutritious meals—especially during the summer months when school is out and food insecurity is on the rise. Thankfully there are free summer food programs available…

Clusters of bright pink lilac blossoms fill the frame, with soft green foliage in the background creating a colorful, springtime scene.

Warm weather is right around the corner, which means fun in the sun and opening doors and windows to get some fresh air. But that also means the outdoors get…

A CHAS Health staff member wearing a purple scrub top and a stethoscope stands in a clinic room, speaking with someone whose shoulder is visible in the foreground.

What to Expect from a Sports Physical at CHAS Health At CHAS Health, we provide comprehensive sports physicals to make sure that you are healthy and can at your best.…

Common Causes and Symptoms Different viruses can cause upper respiratory infections (URIs), but they typically result in similar symptoms: cough, runny nose, sore throat, fever, muscle aches, and sometimes vomiting…

A child wearing a light‑colored hoodie, gray pants, and sneakers sits on outdoor steps with a backpack resting behind them. The wide concrete staircase and metal railings extend upward in the background.

The start of the school year is a good reminder to care for the physical and mental health of ourselves and our families. Let’s spend a little time talking about anxiety and how it might affect the health of your child.

A colorful “Back to School Health Checklist” graphic features a cartoon mascot wearing a white coat and stethoscope while holding a sign. The checklist highlights well‑child checks, dental exams and cleanings, sports physicals, and immunizations. The sign includes contact information and the CHAS Health website for scheduling appointments.

You might think it’s too early to think about the upcoming school year, but now is a great time to schedule a well-child check for your children before the classes…

An adult fastens the front buckle of a child’s bright yellow life jacket while standing on a dock beside a calm lake. The child faces forward with hands resting at their sides, and the water and distant tree line appear in the background.

The sun is finally out, and we should go outside! The warmer months are an excellent opportunity to explore, play, and learn in the great outdoors. Here are a few…