Author name: Le Hung

Every year on June 5, countries around the world recognize World Environment Day, a global observance established by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental challenges and encourage action to protect natural resources. First celebrated in 1973, World Environment Day has grown into one of the world’s largest environmental awareness initiatives, involving governments, schools, […]

As temperatures rise and families head outdoors for pool days, beach trips, lake vacations, and backyard water play, pediatric providers often see increased conversations surrounding water safety. While swimming and water recreation provide important opportunities for exercise, confidence building, and family connection, they also carry risks that deserve careful attention. Drowning remains one of the

Head injuries often rise during bike and scooter season, but many of these injuries are preventable. As warmer weather brings children outdoors to ride bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and other wheeled recreational equipment, pediatric providers commonly see an increase in accident-related injuries. While outdoor play is an important part of childhood development and physical

Dear Colleagues, The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands firmly with the American Academy of Pediatrics in opposing the recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website that promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism. We find these changes to be unsubstantiated, reckless, and deeply misleading to the families

November is National Healthy Skin Month — a timely reminder for parents in Sandy Springs, GA, and the surrounding metro Atlanta suburbs to focus on children’s skin health, sun safety and the role of pediatric care in identifying and treating skin-related issues early. Children commonly experience skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis), contact dermatitis,

In November, observances like Lung Cancer Awareness Month, COPD Awareness Month, and World Pneumonia Day highlight lung health — and while those conditions often affect adults, children in Sandy Springs, GA and the greater metro Atlanta region are directly impacted by respiratory health issues too. For pediatricians in Sandy Springs, November is an ideal time

November marks American Diabetes Month and National Family Health History Day — a timely reminder for parents in Sandy Springs, GA and the North Fulton/Metro Atlanta region to understand how diabetes can affect kids, how family health history matters, and how a pediatric practice in Sandy Springs can help. Both type 1 and type 2

World Prematurity Day, recognized each November, brings attention to the unique journey of babies born before 37 weeks. About one in ten babies in the United States is born prematurely, and while prematurity can come with added medical considerations, it is important for parents to remember this: with attentive care, close monitoring, and early support,

November includes several health observances connected to lung health: Lung Cancer Awareness Month, COPD Awareness Month, and World Pneumonia Day. While lung cancer and COPD are adult diseases, the underlying risk factors and respiratory vulnerabilities begin much earlier than adulthood. For children, November is the perfect time for parents to learn how environmental exposures, chronic