Monthly Archives: May 2012

Max’s Story

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jennifer Graf

Our son, Maxwell, was born in September, 2011 in Madison WI. The pregnancy had been uneventful, so we were taken by surprise when we learned that Max would need to be taken up to the NICU due to having difficulty … Continue reading →

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Stay Active and Engaged This Summer

Posted on May 24, 2012

Did you know kids are actually less active during the summer? On average, they also read less too. Without the daily school schedule it can be easy to pass the hours by watching TV or playing computer games. Starting June … Continue reading →

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Cold or Allergies?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Mark Moss, MD

When your child is experiencing symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference. Sneezing, itchy nose and throat, nasal congestion and coughing are just a few of the common symptoms of airborne allergens, such as pollen or ragweed. If … Continue reading →

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The Reality Behind the Documentary – UW Health’s Pediatric Fitness Clinic

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Randy Clark

When film crews visited the UW Health Pediatric Fitness Clinic, it wasn’t for the latest Hollywood film – though it felt a little bit like that. It was for a documentary about the very real crisis of obesity in the … Continue reading →

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American Family Children’s Hospital By the Numbers

Posted on May 8, 2012

For the next 3 days, 13 hours each day, 96.3 Star Country morning hosts Tracy and Mike will broadcast live from the lobby of American Family Children’s Hospital. During the Champions for Kids Radiothon, they’ll visit with patients and families … Continue reading →

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