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The Facts About Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome and COVID-19

A rare but serious pediatric inflammatory disease called multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) is currently being investigated due to links to COVID-19.

Top 5 Reasons to Not Delay a Skin Check

You hear it all the time. Early detection saves lives. And with skin cancer – the one type of cancer that is visible on the surface of the body –...

An Open Letter to Moms

A message to moms everywhere

Telemedicine: Tips for Navigating Virtual Doctor Visits

In an article for NJ Family, Summit Health Chair of Pediatrics, Dr. Marnie Dardanello, discusses the accelerated pace of telemedicine amid the COVID-19 pandemic and offers parents tips for navigating...

Fordham Alumni on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Summit Health family medicine physician, Kimberly Barnum, comments on the quick move to virtual care in lieu of COVID-19 in an article for Fordham News featuring alumni who are on...

Children and Masks – What Parents Should Know

To protect against COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people wear face masks or face coverings in public areas when social distancing is difficult to maintain.

Quarantine’s Effect on the Feet

While staying home to help stop the spread of COVID-19, we must remember to maintain good habits and pay attention to our body – even parts of it we may...

A Pediatrician’s Take on Guiding Children Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

During unfamiliar times, children rely on parents as their primary source of information, looking to them for guidance, comfort, and support. But how does a parent guide, comfort, and support...

Food Safety During Coronavirus Pandemic

There is one worry we can shelf along with our groceries, and that is the worry of contracting COVID-19 from food or food packaging. There is currently no evidence that...

Signs of Spring: How to Cope with Seasonal Allergies

In many ways, life has been put on hold in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is no delaying that spring is here. I see signs everywhere—flower buds...