The Public Health Council of New Jersey has approved a disastrous measure mandating influenza vaccines for infants and children. I think they are seriously in error and underestimate the power of the people. …
Stories
Fat Football: Obesity among high-school athletes
What is a story about childhood obesity doing in today's New York Times sports section? …
Hope in Troubled Times: The power of positivity
Thanksgiving is a time for many of us to reflect on what's good and what's right in our lives, and in our world. While this forum has often focused on what needs fixing in the world of children's health care, I thought it would be nice for today to focus on the positive. …
Bravewell Pioneers: “Ye Shoulders of Giants”
I was thrilled to attend the "Inaugural Bravewell Pioneers of Integrative Medicine Award Event" on Thursday. The Bravewell Collaborative and the Pioneers (Larry Dossey, James Gordon, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Dean Ornish, Rachel Remen, and Andrew Weil) are to be congratulated on their vision and leadership. …
AAP Conference: The good, the bad and ugly
I finished up my journey to San Francisco with presentations at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition (NCE). I was simultaneously encouraged and dismayed. …
Global Climate Change and the Effects on Children’s Health
The AAP issued a statement regarding a new report to be released Monday detailing the adverse effects of global climate change on children's health. Fortunately, the White House did not get it's sharp-edged scissors on it. …
Pangea 2007 Wrap-Up
Thanks to all who came out to Pangea 2007 in San Francisco. We built on the success of the past few years by focusing on intentional dialogue to stimulate sustainable children's health care transformation. …
Abraham Cherrix update
Finally, a cheery update on the health status of Abraham Cherrix, the Chincoteague teen battling cancer. …
Cold Med Recall
Related to my post earlier this month, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association released a statement today announcing a voluntary recall of infant cold medications. The American Academy of Pediatrics press release about the recall follows. …
Sports Drinks Gone Wild
Back to school, as autumn spreads across the land. Check out any suburban sports scene and you'll see them: the youth of America, out there giving it their all in soccer, football, softball, whatever - chugging their favorite sports drink du jour. Just like the coach tells 'em to, just like their …