Health Observances (3)

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Medication Safety: World Patient Safety Day 2022

Guest blog by Andrew Combs, M.D., Ph.D. Learn more about Dr. Combs’ role within Pediatrix below.

Sep 15, 2022

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National Suicide Prevention Week: Suicide and Prevention in Youth

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 25 Americans is diagnosed...

Aug 30, 2022

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National Breastfeeding Month: Extended breastfeeding requires additional support

Just ahead of National Breastfeeding Month, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released an ...

Aug 25, 2022

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National Rainbow Baby Day: Honoring pregnancy loss

Today marks National Rainbow Baby Day, which takes place annually on Aug. 22 in recognition of...

Aug 22, 2022

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Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month: Pediatric plastic surgery provides specialized cosmetic repair

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about craniofacial...

Jul 7, 2022

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Summer safety checkup

For many families, summer brings a more relaxing pace with camps and vacations replacing school and...

Jun 14, 2022

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Pride Month: Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community

June is Pride Month, a time for further education, understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQIA+...

Jun 9, 2022

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CPR and AED training can help save your child’s life

Nearly three-quarters (70%) of cardiac arrests that don’t happen in hospitals happen in homes. If...

Jun 7, 2022

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Services and support to bolster resilience

It’s estimated that up to 400 physicians in the United States take their lives each year. In...

May 3, 2022

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Autism Awareness Month: Living with autism spectrum disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) causes developmental concerns such as difficulty with verbal and...

Apr 5, 2022