Dr. Sallie Permar gives an overview of the specialties and services for families within the Department of Pediatrics. She shares how the department is committed to providing exceptional family-centered care and support for patients, cutting-edge research in child health, and educating the next generation of pediatricians and physician-scientists. She gives an overview of the twelve subspecialty divisions within the department that include dozens of programs, services, clinics and outpatient care sites across NYC. She discusses some of the latest developments in patient care including online s ..read more

Dr. Amanda Lin discusses what parents should know about keeping their child's heart healthy. She gives guidance around nutrition and exercise that the whole family can use to prevent cardiovascular diseases. She reviews the importance of overall health, including ways of managing obesity, addressing family history of heart conditions, and tips for moderation. She also goes over cardiac abnormalities and assessments of cardiac health that children can do with their pediatrician prior to participating in sport activities. To schedule with Dr. Amanda Lin  ..read more

Dr. Chandrika Sridharamurthy discusses what parents and patients should know about the changes that happen in puberty. She goes over the physical and emotional changes that can happen for boys and girls. She highlights how parents can support their children as they go through this expected transition into adulthood. She reviews the changes that can happen with well visits through the teenage years and how pediatricians can help support parents and patients through the process of aging. To schedule with Dr. Chandrika Sridharamurthy  ..read more

Dr. Elizabeth K. Flowers discusses what parents should know about preventing choking hazards in children. She advises on ways to prevent obstruction in the windpipe, including avoiding common food items and objects that can cause choking. She gives tips on the introduction of solid foods and ways for safe digestion and swallowing. She shares guidance on what parents can do to prevent choking hazards and what to do if their child is gagging or coughing, including calling 911 for urgent medical emergencies. To schedule with Dr. Elizabeth Flowers  ..read more

Denise Galan, C.P.N.P. discusses what parents should know about managing bedwetting. She goes over the factors that can lead to nocturnal enuresis like familial history. She also reviews how the common condition can be treated through behavioral modification and medication. She offers tips for caretakers in helping to manage the physical responses and emotions that their child may experience during the challenging time. To schedule with Denise Galan ..read more

Nicolina Wawrin, M.D. discuss causes and treatments for runny noses. She goes over the differences between virus and bacterial infections and cold vs covid. She gives advice on what parents should do if they notice mucus and when to contact their child's pediatrician. She also give guidance on what medications and treatments would be appropriate for children of various age groups. To schedule with Nicolina Wawrin, M.D  ..read more

Nikhil Menon, M.D. discusses what parents should know about Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications for children. He reviews the different OTC medicines available and their uses for treating various illnesses. He gives his best advice on administering the correct dosages at the proper times for children of all ages. He also provides parents and caretakers guidance on of the more useful OTC medicines and remedies. To schedule with Dr. Nikhil Menon  ..read more

Julia Cron, M.D., FACOG discusses what parents and patients should know about contraception. She discusses the birth control pill and other tried and true methods of contraceptive options. She reviews the importance of long-acting, reversible and effective forms of contraception that are currently available to patients. She also highlights the benefits of using contraception as reasonable reasons for menstrual regulation and suppression. She goes over the importance of prevention of sexually transmitted infections with the dual use of condoms and contraceptive options. She provides useful tip ..read more

This special episode on Youth Anxiety comes from On the Mind, the official podcast from the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Psychiatry. Host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher and Dr. Angela Chiu explore the causes of anxiety within children and adolescents and evidence-based treatments and tactics that can be used to treat mild to severe anxiety. To schedule with Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher To schedule with Dr. Angela Chiu  ..read more

Andrea Beth Temkin, Psy.D. discusses what parents and children should know about managing back-to-school anxiety. She shares tactical things your family can do during the summer to get ahead of returning to school, including establishing routines and schedules. She notes the importance for setting up plans and scheduling outings with our friends and families. She outlines the signs to look out for when anxiety could be present in children and how to add calming, relaxing activities to help with rest. To schedule with Andrea Beth Temkin, Psy.D  ..read more