Why We are Cook Children’s is saying ‘no’ to masks with valves
The next time you visit one of our clinics or hospitals, you may notice a slight change to our mask policy. We still require all patients,
Is voting in-person safe during a pandemic? It can be if you’re careful, experts say
As the Nov. 3 presidential election nears, so too do the concerns surrounding safe voting during a pandemic. The long lines and crowds that usually
A simple guide to mindfulness for beginners
Picture this: you’re in the middle of a meditation. You close your eyes and think, “Breathe in, focus on your breath. Breathe out…” As you
Feel Like Yourself Again
It is so easy today to become caught up in the very real worry and resulting anxiety surrounding the worldwide pandemic we are facing. It
Got the quarantine Blues? Here are some safe ways to get out of your house
The coronavirus has shifted life into an area of uncertainty and has forced us to create a new normal that involves a lot more isolation.
Coping with cancer during covid-19
For many of us, 2020 has certainly changed how we live our lives in unexpected and challenging ways. Social distancing, mask wearing and staying at
How to stay on top of child developmental milestones during COVID-19
So many things have changed in 2020. Work and school look different for many of us, celebrations are unconventional and raising children now comes with
Why getting a flu shot is especially important this year
As COVID-19 continues to be an ever-present concern, we are on the cusp of another more familiar virus that will soon be vying for our
Body aches? What to do for this common flu and COVID-19 symptom
During the fall and winter seasons, infectious diseases begin to emerge such as strep throat, influenza, rhinovirus, adenovirus, the common cold and, this year, COVID-19. Viral infections
What to do if you test positive for Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic is gripping the United States, and positive cases continue to climb every day. Now more than ever, it’s important to have a