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The Stony Brook Medicine Health Hub provides families with a reliable resource to learn about children’s health topics, offering expert advice directly from our trusted physicians and healthcare professionals. The Hub covers a range of pediatric health concerns, offering insights into prevention, diagnosis and treatment options. It's designed to empower parents with accurate, up-to-date information, helping them make informed decisions about their child's health and wellbeing.

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Rotavirus Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

If you’re a parent, it can feel like stomach bugs are always circulating, especially in daycare, school or playgroups. Trying to tell the difference between common stomach viruses like rotavirus or norovirus can quickly become overwhelming, particularly when your child is ill. While many of these illnesses are mild and pass quickly, some can be […]

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 29: When Kids Don’t Sleep: What Parents Should Know

This episode explores what healthy sleep looks like for children and how parents can recognize when something isn’t right. Experts from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital discuss common sleep concerns, warning signs, and when referrals to specialists such as pulmonologists or otolaryngologists are needed. In this episode, you will learn about sleep studies, treatment options, and […]

Healthcast Episode 11: CARE Initiative

The CARE Initiative is a groundbreaking initiative from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital created in response to the growing health care needs of students across Suffolk County, especially those surrounding mental health and wellness. In partnership with local school districts, CARE delivers timely and expert support — connecting schools, families and students with pediatric specialists in […]