Items Tagged ‘Pediatrics’
May 2, 2017
By Margaret Shepard, Communications Specialist 
When Jimmy Kimmel revealed his son Billy was born with a heart problem, it was the first time many of his viewers had heard the complicated medical terms used to describe it. Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare condition caused by a combination of four heart defects that are present at birth. These defects affect the structure […]
February 1, 2017
Songs of the Heart, For the Heart
By Margaret Shepard, Communications Specialist
Pediatric cardiac surgeon Joseph Dearani, M.D., is well known for his inspiring work treating kids with heart defects. But he’s also extremely dedicated to another passion: music.
April 13, 2016
On Facebook Live: #AskTheMayoMom about Pediatric Brain Tumors
By Margaret Shepard, Communications Specialist
This month’s #AskTheMayoMom on Facebook Live is all about pediatric brain tumors and neurological conditions: How symptoms of pediatric brain tumors present? What is chari l malformation and how do you treat it? What do parents need to know about concussions? In what sports do you need to wear proper head gear? Angela Mattke, M.D., pediatrician […]
Tags: #AskTheMayoMom, brain tumors, concussions, Facebook Live, neurology, Pediatrics
March 30, 2016
Tour the Mayo Clinic Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center on Facebook Live
By Lee Aase, Director, Mayo Clinic Social Media Network 
Tracy Harrison, M.D. and colleagues from the Mayo Clinic Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center (PPRC) will provide a guided tour of the program and answer your questions via Facebook Live on Thursday, March 31 beginning at 1:30 p.m. EDT (12:30 CDT). The PPRC is an intensive 3-week outpatient program providing multidisciplinary rehabilitative therapy to adolescents with […]
Tags: Facebook Live, Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center, Pediatrics
March 15, 2016
On Periscope: #AskTheMayoMom about Child Development
By Lee Aase, Director, Mayo Clinic Social Media Network
This month’s #AskTheMayoMom on Periscope is all about child development: How can you promote your child’s development? What are normal developmental milestones? What are some signs that could be concerning? Angela Mattke, M.D., pediatrician in the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, answers these questions and others you asked during this live, interactive broadcast. This Facebook live video was broadcast on […]
Tags: #AskTheMayoMom, Pediatrics
December 7, 2015
On Periscope: December’s #AskTheMayoMom with Angela Mattke, M.D.
In the fourth installment of #AskTheMayoMom on Periscope, Angela Mattke, M.D., pediatrician in the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, will answer your questions on the topic of education. Join us on Thursday, Dec. 10, 12 noon ET (11 a.m. CT /9 a.m. PT) for this live broadcast, and chime in with your questions and comments! Mayo Clinic […]
Tags: AskMayoMom, Children, Parenting, Pediatrics, Periscope
November 10, 2015
On Periscope: November’s #AskTheMayoMom with Angela Mattke, M.D.
In the third installment of #AskTheMayoMom on Periscope, Angela Mattke, M.D., pediatrician in the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, will answer your questions relating to illnesses in children. Please join us on Nov. 19, 11 a.m. ET (10 a.m. CT /8 a.m. PT) for this live broadcast, and chime in with your questions and comments! Mayo Clinic Children’s […]
Tags: AskMayoMom, Children, Parenting, Pediatrics, Periscope
October 28, 2015
On Periscope: #AskTheMayoMom with Angela Mattke, M.D.
Mayo Clinic Pediatrician Angela Mattke, M.D., answered questions about children’s health and mental health issues as part of the #AskTheMayoMom Periscope video series Oct. 29. Dr. Mattke, a consultant in the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, discussed issues relating to depression, suicide, dealing with death and mass trauma. For more information on Mayo Clinic’s use of Periscope, including […]
Tags: AskMayoMom, Children, Parenting, Pediatrics, Periscope
September 22, 2015
On Periscope: #AskTheMayoMom with Angela Mattke, M.D.
By Lee Aase, Director, Mayo Clinic Social Media Network
Mayo Clinic Pediatrician Angela Mattke, M.D. answered questions about children’s health and well-being during our first #AskTheMayoMom Periscope video event on Thursday, Sept. 24. Dr. Mattke, a consultant in the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, discussed issues relating to children and sleep, healthy habits, bedwetting, getting kids to eat new foods, behavioral problems and vaccinations. Video Archive Here […]
Tags: Children, Parenting, Pediatrics, Periscope