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Seton Offering Free Heart Screenings for High School Students

Championship Heart Foundation is partnering with Seton Heart Institute and Seton Highland Lakes Hospital to provide FREE heart screening for high school athletes. WHO: Any high school student (14-18) WHAT: EKG and limited echocardiogram with immediate results interpreted by board certified cardiologists. WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 27th from 8 AM to 12 PM. WHERE: Seton Burnet Healthcare Center, directly behind Seton Highland Lakes Hospital, 200 Country Road 340-A, Building…Read the Rest of Article

Protect Young Children from Heat Stroke

2010 had the highest number of child deaths from heat stroke on record. 49 children lost their lives last year while left alone in cars; over a quarter of those deaths took place in Texas. Although heat stroke deaths can occur at surprisingly low temperatures, Texas children are especially vulnerable because we have so many hot days… and 2011 promises to be a scorcher. Heat stroke in children…Read the Rest of Article

PCRR Now Offers Fluoride Varnish!

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, estimates that more than 40% of children have tooth decay by the age of five. Making cavities the most common infectious disease among American children. Fluoride varnish is a great way to combat the problem at an early age; it has proven to reduce cavities by 67%, and can reverse the possibility of early cavities as well. When Should Fluoride…Read the Rest of Article

Beat the Rush! Schedule Back-to-School Checkups Now

Although summer is just getting underway, it’s not too early to schedule a back-to-school check-up for your children. Summer appointment slots are filling up fast, so call the Pediatric Center of Round Rock today at (512) 733-5437. A well-child checkup is an important part of making sure your child is healthy and up-to-date on all their vaccinations. Additionally, there are two other common reasons your child needs a…Read the Rest of Article

Health Alerts and Recalls

WATER WALKING BALLS Water walking balls are a new attraction at amusement parks, carnival, sporting events and also can be purchased for home use. The activity involves climbing into a large, clear plastic ball that is inflated with a blower and zipped closed. The occupant then walks or rolls around on water, ice or grass. Because the ball is airtight, inadequate air supply can results after oxygen is…Read the Rest of Article

New Child Car Seat Recommendations from the AAP

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a new set of recommendations about car seat for children. The new guidelines recommends to keep children restrained in a rear-facing position in the back of the vehicle until they reach AGE 2 or the highest weight or height allowed by the car safety seat manufactures. Most convertible safety seats available accommodate children up to 35 pounds, which exceeds the…Read the Rest of Article