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Ear tubes - what parents need to know November 23, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Dr. Yusif Hajiyev and Houston Moms Dr. Yusif Hajiyev, UTMB Health pediatric ENT, recently sat down with Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms to discuss ear tubes in children. From what conditions might prompt the need for tubes to the rules for swimming and bathing after the procedure. Halloween Safety October 28, 2022 • 1:58 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson Children need glow sticks, reflectors, or flashlights to keep them safe from cars while collecting candy. Closing the loop on breast cancer October 28, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Jill Resendez and Houston Moms UTMB Health nurse practitioner Jill Resendez helps patients close the loop on breast cancer, one strategically placed tattoo at a time. She and her former patient Tina Herring joined Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms for a recent chat where Herring shared her personal story and how reconstruction helped in her healing process as a cancer survivor. Declining Vaccine Rates September 21, 2022 • 1:07 p.m. by Houstons Moms Blog UTMB pediatrician Dr. Lauren Raimer-Goodman addressed the public health concerns that are surfacing as a result of declining vaccination rates. Mommy Makeovers 101 July 6, 2022 • 10:37 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog UTMB experts Dr. Kathleen Kroger and Dr. Linda Phillips discuss all the surgical and non-surgical options for moms looking to have some cosmetic work done. Pediatric Eye Care 101 July 1, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog UTMB Health’s Dr. Ashton Ehlers gives Meagan an overview of pediatric eye care-what to know, current guidelines, when to see a specialist and more. Puberty, Adolescence & Birth Control, oh my! June 30, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog UTMB experts Dr. Emily Calasanz and Dr. Beth Auslander share their tips on navigating the uncomfortable and unfamiliar waters of puberty with our kids. Seasonal Allergies 101 May 9, 2022 • 4:07 p.m. by Houstons Moms Blog Board-certified allergy expert Dr. Jennifer McCracken joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss helpful tips and tricks about seasonal allergies. Potty Training 101 April 6, 2022 • 6:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog From best practices to how to know when it’s time to involve a specialist, this discussion with Dr. Hannah O’Donohoe covered all things potty training. High-risk pregnancies-what to expect February 28, 2022 • 10:16 a.m. Board-certified OBGYN Dr. Thao Vu discusses what to expect if diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy. How to select an OBGYN February 1, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. UTMB OBGYNs Dr. Joyce Muruthi & Dr. Kimberlyn Robinson share their tips for choosing an OBGYN. Their patient, Taylor Thurstonson, joined the chat to share her story. Covid Vaccine and Kids 5+ December 7, 2021 • 11:11 a.m. Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez Lien shares what parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and the 5+ population. Picky Eating and Kids November 22, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Dr. Amber Hairfield discusses tips, tricks and methods for navigating life and meal time with a picky eater. Breast Cancer: A survivor's story November 19, 2021 • 12:00 a.m. Dr. Colleen Silva and one of her patients Tammi Moran join Meagan to talk all things Breast Cancer. The Flu and Vaccines in 2021 October 29, 2021 • 11:44 a.m. What you should know for the 2021 flu season Adolescent Gynecology 101 September 29, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. UTMB OBGYN's Dr. Parin Patel and Dr. Joyce Muruthi join Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss the ins and outs of adolescent gynecology. Sports Physicals - Know the facts August 30, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Dr. Namita Bhardwaj joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss all things sports medicine--sports physicals, safety protocols and best practices during COVID and more. 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Cardiac Arrest - What you need to know January 11, 2023 • 4:17 p.m. by Dr. Ashraf Aly and Houston Moms In the wake of the cardiac arrest episode experienced by NFL player Damar Hamlin, UTMB pediatric cardiologist Dr. Ashraf Aly took some time out to visit with our friends at Houston Moms to answer some important questions surrounding the heart and how it works.
Staying safe this holiday season December 12, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria and Houston Moms During a recent chat with Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms, Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria covered some common seasonal safety tips to help everyone have a happy, healthy, uneventful holiday season.
Ear tubes - what parents need to know November 23, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Dr. Yusif Hajiyev and Houston Moms Dr. Yusif Hajiyev, UTMB Health pediatric ENT, recently sat down with Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms to discuss ear tubes in children. From what conditions might prompt the need for tubes to the rules for swimming and bathing after the procedure.
Halloween Safety October 28, 2022 • 1:58 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson Children need glow sticks, reflectors, or flashlights to keep them safe from cars while collecting candy.
Closing the loop on breast cancer October 28, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Jill Resendez and Houston Moms UTMB Health nurse practitioner Jill Resendez helps patients close the loop on breast cancer, one strategically placed tattoo at a time. She and her former patient Tina Herring joined Meagan Clanahan of Houston Moms for a recent chat where Herring shared her personal story and how reconstruction helped in her healing process as a cancer survivor.
Declining Vaccine Rates September 21, 2022 • 1:07 p.m. by Houstons Moms Blog UTMB pediatrician Dr. Lauren Raimer-Goodman addressed the public health concerns that are surfacing as a result of declining vaccination rates.
Mommy Makeovers 101 July 6, 2022 • 10:37 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog UTMB experts Dr. Kathleen Kroger and Dr. Linda Phillips discuss all the surgical and non-surgical options for moms looking to have some cosmetic work done.
Pediatric Eye Care 101 July 1, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog UTMB Health’s Dr. Ashton Ehlers gives Meagan an overview of pediatric eye care-what to know, current guidelines, when to see a specialist and more.
Puberty, Adolescence & Birth Control, oh my! June 30, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog UTMB experts Dr. Emily Calasanz and Dr. Beth Auslander share their tips on navigating the uncomfortable and unfamiliar waters of puberty with our kids.
Seasonal Allergies 101 May 9, 2022 • 4:07 p.m. by Houstons Moms Blog Board-certified allergy expert Dr. Jennifer McCracken joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss helpful tips and tricks about seasonal allergies.
Potty Training 101 April 6, 2022 • 6:00 a.m. by Houstons Moms Blog From best practices to how to know when it’s time to involve a specialist, this discussion with Dr. Hannah O’Donohoe covered all things potty training.
High-risk pregnancies-what to expect February 28, 2022 • 10:16 a.m. Board-certified OBGYN Dr. Thao Vu discusses what to expect if diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy.
How to select an OBGYN February 1, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. UTMB OBGYNs Dr. Joyce Muruthi & Dr. Kimberlyn Robinson share their tips for choosing an OBGYN. Their patient, Taylor Thurstonson, joined the chat to share her story.
Covid Vaccine and Kids 5+ December 7, 2021 • 11:11 a.m. Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez Lien shares what parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and the 5+ population.
Picky Eating and Kids November 22, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Dr. Amber Hairfield discusses tips, tricks and methods for navigating life and meal time with a picky eater.
Breast Cancer: A survivor's story November 19, 2021 • 12:00 a.m. Dr. Colleen Silva and one of her patients Tammi Moran join Meagan to talk all things Breast Cancer.
The Flu and Vaccines in 2021 October 29, 2021 • 11:44 a.m. What you should know for the 2021 flu season
Adolescent Gynecology 101 September 29, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. UTMB OBGYN's Dr. Parin Patel and Dr. Joyce Muruthi join Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss the ins and outs of adolescent gynecology.
Sports Physicals - Know the facts August 30, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Dr. Namita Bhardwaj joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss all things sports medicine--sports physicals, safety protocols and best practices during COVID and more.
Back to School Wellness July 12, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. Dr. Manuela Murray joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, back-to-school well-checks and more.