What to Expect During a Pediatric Gynecology Appointment

Solar Eclipse 2024: Expert Guide to Eclipse Safety for Kids!  

The upcoming total solar eclipse is a monumental occasion for Arkansas, marking the first event of its kind since 1918 and one that won't happen again until 2045. As anticipation builds, so does the responsibility to protect our children's delicate eyes.

Dr. Laura Sisterhen, a pediatrician at Arkansas Children's Hospital, offers expert advice on the latest episode of Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow on how to view the eclipse safely during this historic spectacle. Her passion for eclipses makes her eclipse safety tips invaluable for families looking forward to the 2024 solar eclipse.

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Meet One of Our Champions for Children, Dr. Sade Francois.

"I think the fun thing about pediatrics is, yes, I am taking care of the children, but it's all-encompassing. Most of the time, I'm talking to the parents more than the kids, especially when they are younger. So that whole family feel, I love that about the job."

Watch this video to learn more about Dr. Francois, a general pediatrician at Arkansas Children's Hospital Pine Bluff. We chat about simple ways to keep your family healthy and take a closer look at her day-to-day life as a general pediatrician.

Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 10, Dr. John Oden's unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise provides a comforting and relatable perspective for children facing similar health challenges.

In our latest 'Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow' podcast, Dr. Oden, chief of pediatric endocrinology at Arkansas Children's Hospital and a professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, shares his inspiring journey from a young diabetes patient to a leading medical professional. His personal insights and professional expertise offer a unique and comforting perspective to those facing similar challenges.  

Hear Dr. Oden's personal and professional insights on living with diabetes in this special Diabetes Awareness Month episode. 

This special series from "Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow – An Arkansas Children's Podcast" is designed to bridge the gap for health care providers who predominantly treat adults. Pediatric care can be intimidating for those unaccustomed to it; with a mix of expert knowledge and relatable experiences, Charles ensures that no child's healthcare needs are left unaddressed.

Join us as we make pediatric care more approachable and ensure every child receives the best possible care.

We are thrilled to introduce our newly rebranded video podcast— 'Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow – an Arkansas Children’s Podcast.’ The name reflects our mission of a healthier future for the children of Arkansas and beyond.

We couldn’t think of a better way to launch than sitting down with Arkansas Children’s President and CEO, Marcy Doderer, who is celebrating a decade of serving the state’s only pediatric health system. 

Doderer reflected on what she’s most proud of during her tenure at AC Arkansas Children’s, her experience on the “parent side of the bed,” and its impact on her leadership style. She also revealed that being president and CEO was not her first job at Arkansas Children’s — as a teenager, she worked in the billing department, converting paper files to microfiche.

Is your child part of the 6-8% of kids in the U.S. with a food allergy? Knowing the signs, triggers, and what to do if it happens will help you navigate food allergies with confidence.

Dr. Stacie Jones joined us for Food Allergy Awareness Week to share vital insights on managing food allergies and the exciting research her team is conducting.

Dr. Jones is the director of the food allergy program at Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute and a professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

With an uptick in respiratory illnesses, it's important to know the differences between RSV, flu and COVID-19 viruses and when it's time to take your child to a primary care doctor or the emergency room.

 In our latest Live. Learn. & Play podcast, we asked Dr. Kaitlin Cockerell, a general pediatrician at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock and assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences explains what a respiratory illness is and goes in depth on the symptoms to watch for when deciding which type of care a sick child may need. 

Endometriosis is more than just a painful period, and it may be difficult to know what's normal and what's not. 

It takes a team of experts to keep young athletes healthy and get them back on the field. 

On our latest “Ask the Experts”, Dr. Lauren Poindexter a non-surgical sports medicine physician at Arkansas Children’s Northwest shares how she uses her own story and personal experience with multiple sports injuries, to help treat young athletes at our Springdale location.

Endometriosis is more than just a painful period, and it may be difficult to know what's normal and what's not. 

On the latest episode of our Live. Learn. Play video podcast, Dr. Laura Hollenbach, one of only two fellowship-trained pediatric and adolescent gynecologists in Arkansas, shares her expertise on the signs of this condition, when it's time to make an appointment for your daughter and the benefits of seeing a pediatric gynecologist.