Pink eye (or conjunctivitis) is a common cause of a red eye.  Conjunctivitis means there is inflammation – swelling and redness – of the thin layer of tissue that covers the eye and the inside of the eyelid.   There are different kinds of conjunctivitis, and not all of them are caused by a bacterial infection.  All of the types of conjunctivitis cause a red eye, but…

Living in a COVID-19 pandemic means we are often taking the temperatures of ourselves and our children.  I know this is often a required step as part of a daily screening tool for children who attend day care or preschool.  I have to take Madi’s temperature every time I bring her to preschool.   What Is A Fever? A fever is a sign that…

Despite caring for infants for years as a family physician, when I had my daughter Madi, I had no idea how to change her diaper. The first time I put on her diaper, I put it on backwards and I really didn’t know what to look for when it came to features. Fortunately, with the help of our amazing nurses and after reviewing medical resources, I learned…