Cooking With Compassion
Oftentimes when a parent is struggling with a terminal illness, the worry, stress and fear of leaving a child can be overwhelming. “When a parent finds out the devastating news that they have a terminal [Read More]
Article Category: Health & Wellness
Hit the Trail with Hike It Baby Birmingham
When avid hiker Shanti Hodges of Portland, OR welcomed her son, Mason, she was unsure and somewhat nervous about venturing out into nature with a newborn. But not one to stay inside, she decided to [Read More]
What to Do When Your Child’s Competitive Sport Becomes Too Expensive
Enrolling your child in competitive sports can do them a world of good. The skills learned in a team atmosphere can help your child excel in personal and professional endeavors throughout the rest of their [Read More]
Mothers Milk Bank of Alabama
Many new mothers who would like to provide breast milk for their babies, but can’t because of hers or the baby’s medical issues have a resource in Birmingham – Mothers Milk Bank of Alabama. [Read More]
Easter Seals Pediatric Clinic Gives Kids with Special Needs a Leg-Up on Success
When Sandy Lovell’s daughter Allie, who has Down syndrome, wasn’t making much progress in speech, Allie began going to the Easter’s Seals Pediatric Clinic in Pelham in order to have therapy and more one-on-one time, [Read More]
Help Me Grow Alabama
Parents who are concerned that their baby or young child is not reaching developmental milestones, but don’t know where to get help can contact Help Me Grow Alabama, which connects families to the resources they [Read More]
Kids and Yoga
While very few kids do yoga to find their “inner peace,” they definitely enjoy the many benefits yoga offers. “The benefits children receive from yoga in many ways are the same as those that [Read More]
What your Pediatric Dentist Wants You to Know
While having healthy teeth and gums is important at any age, young children especially need to get an early start on regular dental care. We asked pediatric dentists in the area about the [Read More]
Birmingham Health Services
Birmingham, AL Area Health Departments: ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (ADPH) The RSA Tower 201 Monroe St.Montgomery, AL 36104 General Information334-206-5300 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) 800-252-1818 Emergency Preparedness Information 866-264-4073 Hours of OperationCentral Office: Weekdays 8 [Read More]
Rylee’s Hope: Turning Tragedy into Comfort
When Cameron and Laura Otwell found out they were going to have a baby, their story was much like most every first-time parent – excitement, plenty of planning and routine doctor visits. It was at [Read More]