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Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds

“Sunny Side Up: Immediate and Long-term Considerations in
Selected Cases of Neonatal Jaundice”

8 a.m. – March 12, 2010 | Room 2.312 Children’s Hospital

Presented by:

Patricia S. Beach, M.D., Professor and Director
Division of Pediatrics General
Department of Pediatrics

Barbara J. Bryant, M.D., Associate Professor
Department of Pathology

Frederick S. Huang, M.D., Assistant Professor and Director
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Department of Pediatrics

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The dos and don’ts of caring for a baby’s skin

Galveston County Daily News, March 10, 2010
In their Keeping Kids Healthy column, UTMB Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly address how to care for a baby’s skin. The baby has been bathed in amniotic fluid for months — without soap. Water makes up a great part of this fluid, and it follows that moisture, or water, is an important quality of skin. Water is also the most important ingredient in cleaning a baby. Until the umbilical cord falls off, sponge bathing is sufficient. Daily bathing isn’t necessary, but the diaper area must be cleaned with gentle soap and rinsed adequately. Be sure diaper wipes do not contain alcohol.
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ALERT BROADCAST: Flu Update

Children 12 years old and younger who are not patients will not be
allowed to enter the John Sealy Hospital or ER areas. Read more here...

FAQs: Seasonal and H1N1 Influenza

 

Información en español

Datos importantes sobre la influenza H1N1…

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After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care


We provide a caring environment for you and your child.
There’s always a pediatrician on-site to quickly address
your child’s urgent health care needs
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Monday through Friday, 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Saturday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Holidays, Noon-8 p.m.

Two locations for your convenience —

Galveston

After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care
2027 61st Street,
Galveston
(409) 744-KIDS (5437)

League City

After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care
3023 Marina Bay Dr. (FM 2094), Ste. 101
League City
(281) 334-6578


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ongoing Clinical Trials:

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Vaccine Study for Teenage Girls

Please contact Gerianne Casey
at (409) 772-1696

 

 

National Network for Immunization Information