Patient Education Index, including Handouts

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Patient Education Index

Acne........................................................

     Handout - Acne Patient Information

      AcnePatientInformation.pdf

ADHD - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder....

        CHADD - the national organization serving children and adults with ADHD

      www.chadd.org

      (800) 233-4050

     Check Coming Events on Latest News Page...Periodically, Childrens' Clinic hosts an ADHD Seminar

Asthma.....................................................

Recognizing Asthma   

  Is This Asthma? We'll tell you what to look for

   Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics, founded in 1985, a national non-profit network of families

   http://www.aanma.org 

Tutorial

   Inhaler for asthma patients - Aerochamber

Handout - Instructions for use of the Aerochamber

Aerochamber_v1.pdf

Handout - Instructions for use of the Aerochamber for infants and toddlers

Aerochamber infant and toddler_v2.pdf

Autism information, the question of increasing rates of Autism, useful articles and links

        Autism Society of America

         http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer
        Interactive Autism Network

         http://www.iancommunity.org/
       Remapping the World of Autism: Unstrange Minds, by Roy Richard Grinker

           http://www.unstrange.com/index.html

Back to School tips from American Academy of Pediatrics  ← Don't miss this!

        http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/augschool.htm

Beach Essentials - Don't leave home without them!............

      Handout - Essentials you'll want to take to the beach or pool

        BeachEssentials.pdf

Bike Injury - Helmets prevent most bike injuries..............

      Handout - Bike Injuries - Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics

        BikeInjuries_v1_q60_vJ.pdf

Breastfeeding Mother.......................................

Campfire Safety - Follow these hot tips for campfire safety..............

      Handout - a Printer-Friendly page - Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics

Chiari Malformation -

      Join the Chiari Malformation Support group at Children's Clinic of Wyomissing

      (CMs) are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance......

      Informational link: Chiari Malformation-National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,National Institutes of Health

Car Seats - Safety Tips for Car Seat Use for Toddlers and Infants -

      New research shows toddlers are more than five times safer riding rear-facing in a car safety seat up to their second birthday, and infants should ride rear-facing in either an infant car seat or convertible seat...Click Here for more information!
 

Child Obesity seen as Warning for Heart Disease

      A new study finds striking evidence that children who are obese or who have high cholesterol show early  

      warning signs of heart disease, The New York Times, November 12, 2008.

Cold Medicines Dangerous for Infants..............

      Over-the-counter cough and cold medications are dangerous for infants - Medline Plus

        Over-the-counter cough and cold medications can be harmful -- even deadly -- to very young children, U.S. government research shows.  

        Medline Plus is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and The National Institutes of Health.

       http://www.nlm.nih.gov:80/medlineplus/news/fullstory_43759.html

Concussion/Head Injury.....trying to avoid injuries and treating them when they occur

      ● Head Injury/Concussion in High School Sports-

             Video from CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/CTK_Video_WM_BB.html

Dog Safety - A lesson in dog safety can help prevent bites..............

      Handout - a Printer-Friendly page - Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics

Feelings, Emotions and Behavior........................

    Feelings, Emotions and Behavior - Parents section of KidsHealth

The for Parents section of KidsHealth provides information about understanding children's feelings, emotions and behavior. The site covers topics such as childhood stress, depression, anxiety, helping children deal with divorce and death, and finding a therapist.

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/ 

Fireworks Safety...American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges families Not to Buy Fireworks - Fireworks Safety 2009

     Each year, about 10,000 people are treated in emergency departments for injuries from consumer fireworks. The AAP and the National Fire Protection 

      Association (NFPA), with the Alliance to Stop Consumer Fireworks, urge families not to buy fireworks for their own or their children’s use. Even “sparklers” can 

      become extremely hot and burn children. A series of video public service announcements is available through NFPA. The AAP also has “A Minute for Kids” radio 

      spot about the dangers of fireworks.

Fitness/Weight Loss.......................................

     Handout - youthX Movement Fitness Classes at Body Zone - Wyomissing

Encouraging our youth to take personal responsibility for "my body. my life."

Activities that promote fitness, healthy growth & increased self esteem.

youthX flyer.pdf

Starting December 13, 2004

Flu...........................................................

     Flu Vaccine Availability and Information from the CDC

Fruits and Vegetables.......................................

     Handout - The Role of Fruits and Vegetables in the Diet

To remain healthy, kids need the vitamins, nutrients an fiber that fruits and vegetables provide.

Jo Arpee, MS, RD, Food Allergy News for Physicians

Fun In the Sun - Keep Your Baby Safe..............

      Handout - a Printer-Friendly page - Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics

Head Injury/Concussion.....trying to avoid injuries and treating them when they occur

      ● Head Injury/Concussion in High School Sports-

             Video from CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/CTK_Video_WM_BB.html

HealthyChildren.org  ...Powered by Pediatricians...Trusted by Parents

      ● Healthy living tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics

             http://www.HealthyChildren.org

Hearing Loss can be caused by  MP3 Players - Listen Up! ..............

      Handout - a Printer-Friendly page - Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics

H1N1 Flu in Pennsylvania..........

      Pennsylvania Department of Health's site www.h1n1inpa.com has the latest information about this flu and the vaccine for it

Immuninization Schedule (Recommended) for Ages 0-6 Years, United States-2007

      Link from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Insect Repellents - A Parent's Guide to Insect Repellents..............

      Handout - a Printer-Friendly page - Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics

Lead Paint Exposure - a video of our Dr. Tam's comments on WFMZ-TV Channel 69.....

      Video of broadcast about Lead Paint Exposure and testing aired 10/23/07

Measles cases in Pennsylvania - April 13, 2009.....

      Link - Pennsylvania Department of Health

Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine is again at Children's Clinic....................

Motion Sickness.......................................

     Handout - Article in Reading Eagle by Dr. Sandra Weidner of The Children's Clinic

Why kids often suffer from motion sickness when riding in a car. Dr. Weidner offers some handy

tips on preventative measures to take if a child is prone to motion sickness.

MRSA/Staph Infections...a type of staph that is resistant to certain antibiotics

     Handout - Staph and MRSA in Athletics - Recognition and Prevention

University of Maryland Sports Medicine

Link - Community-Associated MRSA Information

U.S. Department of Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca.html

Overweight and Obesity..................................

     More family meals may help keep kids slim - Medline Plus

Spending more time around the family dinner table -- and less time in front of the TV -- can help prevent kids from getting fat, a new study shows. Medline Plus is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and The National Institutes of Health.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_43654.html

      Overweight and Obesity - Parents section of KidsHealth

The for Parents section of KidsHealth provides information about understanding overweight and obese children's issues, effects of being overweight or obese, causes, and how to overcome overweight and obesity in your child.

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/overweight_obesity.html

     Portion Distortion - Do You Know How Food Portions Have Changed in 20 Years?

Anyone eating on the run or at restaurants has probably noticed that food portions have gotten larger. Some portions are even called "super size," while others have simply grown in size and provide enough food for at least two people. With this growth have come increases in waistlines and body weight. Quiz yourself on Portion Distortion! Courtesy of Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health.

http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/

Safe Seating Positions for Children - Tips to make your child safer in a crash...     

        SafeSeating_v1_q100_vJ.pdf

Safer Healthcare for Kids - Preventing Medical Errors in Pediatric Health Care Settings...

      Link from the American Academy of Pediatrics

        http://www.aap.org/saferhealthcare

Skin Wound - Do's and Don'ts.............................

      Handout - How to treat skin wounds to fight off infection

        SkinWounds_v1.pdf

School Bus Safety -Use Caution around the bus stop..........

      Handout - School Bus Safety - Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics

        SchoolBusSafetyBulletin_090105_q10_vJ.pdf

Sleep Disorders.....talk to your pediatrician for help......

      Article featuring Dr. Timothy L. Tam of Children's Clinic

      in Reading Eagle, March 28, 2006

Sports Medicine.....trying to avoid injuries and treating them when they occur......

      ● Head Injury/Concussion in High School Sports-

             Video from CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/CTK_Video_WM_BB.html

Staph/MRSA Infections - SEE ABOVE: MRSA/Staph Infections

Swine Flu.....LATEST UPDATES from CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention), 

      Atlanta, GA)......

      http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

Traumatic Brain Injury.....trying to avoid injuries and treating them when they occur

      ● Head Injury/Concussion in High School Sports-

             Video from CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/CTK_Video_WM_BB.html

Vaccine Information

Parents PACK of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia  

Parents PACK is a new program for parents, established by the Vaccine Education Center of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It's designed to:

• Develop a dialogue with you about vaccines

• Provide you with vaccine information more regularly than your child's doctor visits

• Establish a place where you can easily get up-to-date information and answers to your vaccine questions.

  http://www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp-id=79354&mid=75918

Winter Warmth - a Child-Friendly Checklist

Keep your children safe and warm during the winter with these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics

• What to wear

• Hypothermia

• Frostbite