Your Child's Health

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

February Your Child's Health

VOLUME 6 ISSUE 2

Dyslexia: When Your Child Has Trouble Reading

By Mary Ann Carmack, M.D., Ph.D., PAMF Pediatrics

Reading is something many of us take for granted, but learning to read is a formidable task for children with dyslexia. Dyslexia is a common learning disability affecting one in five children that can impact a child's entire educational experience. While children with dyslexia are often above average in intelligence, their inability to read fluently can make other areas of learning more challenging. Read more about dyslexia in children...

Teen Skin Care Class
PAMF's Mountain View Center is hosting a workshop to help both boys and girls develop a skin care routine that leads to a lifetime of healthy skin. The discussion will cover acne, shaving, sun protection and makeup. The instructor will allow time for questions and make product recommendations. The event takes place Saturday, February 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Cost is $20 per person. Visit the Health Education Web site for more information or to register online, or call 650-934-7373.

Momma Zen: Finding Peace and Patience in the Everyday
On Saturday, March 7, PAMF and other community agencies and organizations will host a Symposium for Mothers at Stanford University. This year's symposium, titled "Momma Zen: Finding Peace and Patience in the Everyday," is designed to create a special experience in which mothers can explore and share the challenges and joys of motherhood. Karen Maezen Miller, author of Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood, will give the keynote address. The symposium will include breakfast and a fair showcasing the event's sponsors. Visit the Symposium for Mothers Web site for more information and to register.

Additional Articles

Pregnancy: Pregnancy Planning
Children: Ear Infections
Preteens: Braces
Teens: Learning and Communication Differences

Recommended Web Sites

Kids Ear, Nose and Throat Health Month: February
www.entnet.org

The proper diagnosis and treatment of pediatric ENT disorders offers one of the greatest gifts to our children - the ability to discover and communicate with the world around them. The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery launched the Kids ENT Health Month campaign as an important contribution to this goal. Visit the Academy's interactive "just for kids" section to learn more about ear, nose and throat disorders in children.

Children's Dental Health Month: February
www.ada.org

National Children's Dental Health Month turns 60 this year. Since 1949, the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored the event to raise awareness about the importance of oral health because encouraging good dental hygiene at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Visit the ADA Web site for free online resources, including coloring and activity sheets for children, and a link to their catalog of books and videos.

American Heart Month: February
www.goredforwomen.org

Each year, cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of nearly half a million women in the United States. During American Heart Month, the American Heart Association focuses on women and challenges them to take action against their leading killer and stop heart disease. Visit the Go Red for Women Web site and take the Go Red Heart CheckUp – an online, 10-year risk assessment that helps women calculate their chance of developing heart disease and learn how to make heart-healthy habits part of their daily routines.

Featured Physicians

Karen Suskiewicz, M.D.
Dr. Suskiewicz joined the Department of Internal Medicine at the Los Altos Center in May 2008. She received her M.D. degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1998. She completed an internship and residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She is board certified in internal medicine.

Katherine Vega, M.D.
Dr. Vega joined the Department of Family Medicine at the Palo Alto Center in September 2008. She received her M.D. degree from Drexel University School of Medicine in 2005. She completed her residency at San Jose O'Connor Hospital. She is board eligible in family medicine and speaks Spanish.

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