Our center brings together a diverse and talented group of research scientists with different backgrounds with a singular purpose: to work collaboratively to address major issues that affect the ...

Parents often wonder what a good age is to have ear piercing done. It is best to wait until a child can play an active role. Most often, this is past age 8. Children under 4 years may touch the ...

Change diapers more often. Focus on preventing skin contact with stool. Rinse your baby's skin with lots of warm water when cleaning off stool. Don't depend on diaper wipes alone to cleanse the skin.

The bee's stinger injects venom into the skin. The venom is what causes the symptoms. A severe life-threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis. The main symptoms are hives with trouble ...

There are many ways that children can hurt their fingers. There are also many types of finger injuries. You can treat minor finger injuries at home. Here is some care advice that should help. Caution: ...

Breast buds are the most common concern. Breast buds are small, disc-shaped lumps felt under the nipple and areola. Any lump found under the areola is a breast bud until proven otherwise. Breast ...

Our researchers work relentlessly to discover innovative solutions for many of the barriers that our patients face. The knowledge gained through research influences the innovative care we give all our ...

Is this your child's symptom? Injuries to the outer ear, ear canal or eardrum Types of Ear Injuries Cut or Scratch. Most cuts of the outer ear do not need sutures. Bruise. Most bruises of the outer ...

Injuries to the arm (shoulder to hand) Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament Excluded: muscle pain caused by too much exercise or work (overuse). Covered in Arm Pain. Excluded: finger injury ...

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When it just can’t wait, care closer to home Our Urgent Care Clinic in Seattle opens at 11 a.m., 7 days a week, to treat your child’s minor illness or injury. When you visit us, your child will see ...

After your child’s evaluation, our experts connect you and your child with services in the community and at your child’s school. If your child needs therapy with an SLP, we can help you find one in ...