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What's a Primary Care Physician (PCP)? for Parents
PCPs are health care providers that offer routine checkups, vaccines, and non-emergency medical care. Learn more about PCPs and how to choose a great one.
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Health Care Providers: Behavioral Health Specialists for Parents
Behavioral health is medical care that helps manage emotions and behaviors. The main health care providers who work in behavioral health are psychologists and psychiatrists.
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Female Athlete Triad for Teens
Female athlete triad is a combination of three conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea (loss of a girl's period), and osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones).
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Making Fingersticks and Insulin Shots Easier for Kids With Diabetes for Parents
Blood tests and insulin injections can be a challenge for kids with diabetes and their parents. Here are some tips for coping with these.
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Health Care Providers: Pediatricians for Parents
A pediatrician is a doctor who diagnoses and treats children’s health conditions and concerns, including physical, behavior, developmental, and mental health issues.
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What Can I Do to Ease My Child's Fear of Shots? for Parents
Find out what can help kids deal with getting vaccines and other shots.
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Health Care Providers: Family Doctors for Parents
Family doctors, also called family physicians, care for patients of all ages and genders, from birth to the end of life.
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22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (DiGeorge Syndrome) for Parents
22q11.2 deletion syndrome (also called DiGeorge Syndrome) is a genetic condition that can cause a variety of physical and behavioral problems.
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Eating Disorders for Parents
Eating disorders are common among teens and kids, especially young women. Read about the warning signs, prevention strategies, and ways to help a child with an eating disorder.
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Your Medical Records for Teens
Each time you hop up on a doctor's exam table, somebody makes a note in your medical records. There may come a time when you need your medical information, so find out how to get it and how it's protected.