Dr. Colin Knight’s Blog
Winter Safety Tips from A Pediatric Doctor by Dr. Colin Knight
With the winter fast approaching, the parents and loved ones of young children will want to take added precautions to keep their youngsters safe during harsh weather conditions. This goal might be accomplished by: Dress Them In Additional Layers Pediatricians and...
A Quick Guide to Staying Healthy During Seasonal Temperature Changes
Increases and decreases in temperature, especially as byproducts of seasonal changes, can make it more challenging to be healthy. In other words, one must change with the temperature to avoid becoming ill. Often, doing so is easier said than done. The following tips...
Education and Career Roadmap to Becoming a Pediatric Surgeon
Pediatric surgeons specialize in operating on children, ranging from newborns who are born with congenital disabilities to adolescents. Pediatric surgeons will also work with the families of patients to counsel them on how to treat diseases, manage symptoms, and go...
What To Know About Hospital Policies
Providing healthcare is an extremely complicated task. With lives in their hands, healthcare professionals should not take their roles lightly. All healthcare organizations and hospitals are required to comply with many policies and procedure requirements designed to...
Children & Doctors: It Doesn’t Have to be Scary
Visiting the doctor can be a stressful event for both caregiver and child, especially as the child enters an age that requires multiple shots and vaccines. While the anxiety and fear seem uncontrollable, there are actually many things parents can do to help prepare...
3 Things To Consider When Choosing A Pediatrician
It's imperative to select a pediatrician before bringing baby home from the hospital. It's not an easy decision, especially since a child is such a precious gift. Most parents want to ensure that their little ones have the best care possible. Think of it this way; the...
Is Chocolate Good For You?
I have a sweet tooth and I love chocolate. I’ve just shared my favorite chocolate dessert here. But then I wonder, as a doctor and passionate cook, is chocolate bad or good for me? I found an article that claims 7 health benefits of chocolate: Dark chocolate is loaded...
What Makes Children’s Hospitals Different?
While all hospitals focus on the well-being of patients, treating traumatic injury, and acute and chronic disease, children's hospitals differ from regular hospitals in several ways. Children have different physiology and needs than adults and require tailored...
A Child’s Trip to the OR
I’ve written about what to ask before surgery and how to get your child ready for surgery. But what will the day of surgery actually be like? Knowledge is a great way to combat fear and anxiety. Let me walk you through the steps your child will go through (for...
What’s the Best Age to Repair a Cleft Lip or Palate?
No one knows exactly why a cleft lip or cleft palate occurs in infants, but science indicates that it could be a combination of DNA and other factors like the mother's environment. The birth defects affect babies around the world, and in the United States alone, there...