GRMDC welcomes Dr. Gilman! Natalie Gilman, MD joins Paul Ahn, MD and Janet Protiva, MD to provide comprehensive care to your children from the time they are newborns until their 22nd birthday.
Childhood obesity rates have more than tripled since the 1970’s. According to the Centers for Disease Control, recent data shows nearly one in five American childre
Thanks to vaccines, many dangerous diseases had been eradicated. Due to a decline in parents vaccinating their children, some diseases like the measles, are making a comeback. Could polio be next?
While summer vacation is coming to a close, summer-like weather will be around for a few more weeks and cold season has already started.
Children are born with an immune system that, when it recognizes germs (perceived as foreign invaders) produces antibodies to fight them. These proteins are incredibly important as the first time a child is infected with a disease the c
Dr. Jonathan Berz shares how to stay hydrated on hot summer days, how to stay cool if you don't have AC, water safety tips, how to treat bug bites and other summer safety tips.
No more pencils, no more books! School is out which means it’s time to have fun in the sun over summer break. Summertime provides many opportunities to be outdoors, exercising in fun ways like swimming, bike riding, hiking, o
While summer can be an exciting and fun time for kids and their families, the fun that comes with summer activities can often lead to unexpected Emergency Department visits. Dr. Barb Walsh shares some tips on how to keep your family safe, whether you’re at the beach, in the pool, or in your own backyard. Listen to the podcast
Chances are that if you live in Roslindale, you love Roslindale. Possessing a combination of cultural diversity and pastoral beauty (the place was named for the literal hills and dales in the area) you won’t find in many other Boston neighborhoods, Roslindale was part of Roxbury until it was annexed to the city of Boston in 1873.
Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but scattered outbreaks have occurred in recent years. This year there have been five — in New York, Texas, and Washington State — for a total of more than 120 cases. Here’s what you need to know about the disease and the risk of getting it.