Headaches in children are common and rising due to COVID and screen time. Learn more about headaches in children and what to do to help with Summit Health pediatric neurologists.
At age 12, Summit Health patient Aanya was active with schoolwork, sports and playing piano. At the same time, she and her mother, Ratna, started noticing unusual symptoms that took...
One viral infection that often affects children under 5 years old is hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) or coxsackie. Summit Health pediatrician Erica Gennaro, MD, says parents often have many questions about...
RSV, which stands for respiratory syncytial virus, is a common respiratory illness that causes cold-like symptoms. The virus is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants.
Croup is an infection of the upper airways, causing patients, more often children, to have a distinct cough. Learn more about croup symptoms, treatments, and how long croup lasts.
HPV is a virus spread from skin-to-skin contact and sex, and getting the HPV vaccine is crucial. Learn more about the HPV vaccine with Westfield pediatricians at Summit Health.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that prevents the pancreas from making insulin. Hear about two New Jersey families as they learn about and treat type 1 diabetes with...
New Jersey resident Erica and her daughter were exposed to monkeypox and needed answers. Read more about Erica and her daughter's experience with the monkeypox vaccine in New Jersey.
Advanced practice providers like advanced practice nurses (APNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) are crucial parts of the healthcare industry. See how to become an APN, PA training...
