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Keep Kids Free from Colds and Flu
Susan T. Dombroski, M.D.
Pediatrics
Henry Ford Medical Center
at Lakeside
Kids pass germs faster than drivers at Michigan International
Speedway. Fortunately, you can reduce your child’s risk of
developing colds and the flu this year.
An annual flu shot is the first step in preventing
influenza. The government recommends all children ages
six months to 18 years get vaccinated. Here are other
ways you can help your family stay cold and flu free:
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Keep clean. Hand washing is one of the best ways
to stay healthy. Teach your child to wash with soap
and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
frequently, especially before and after eating and
when playing with other kids.
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Cover it up. To reduce the spread of germs, encourage
children to cough or sneeze into a tissue or their
sleeve instead of their hands.
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Stay home. Keep your child home from school if he
or she has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea or a bad cough.
Children should be fever-free for 24 hours before
returning to school or daycare.
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Live healthy. The healthier your children are, the better
their immune systems will be at fighting off infections.
Ensure that they get plenty of rest, eat a healthy diet and
participate in daily physical activity.
Protect your child from the flu. The best
time to get a flu shot is October or November.
To find a Henry Ford flu clinic near you, visit
HenryFord.com.
2ADHD: More Than ‘A Kid Just Being a Kid’
3 Overcoming Childhood Obesity Takes Family Support
4 Come Visit Us on Farmington Road
We’re
Henry Ford
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Winners
of our
COLORING
Contest
Thank you to all the kids
who entered our Summer
2008 coloring contest. We
received entries from all
across Michigan, and three
lucky artists have been
chosen as the winners:
ADHD:
More Than
‘A Kid Just Being A Kid’
Sybil S. Rodrigues, M.D.
Pediatrics
Henry Ford Medical Center in
Sterling Heights
Destinee from Inkster
Erin from Livonia
You thought you had planned the perfect
day with your son: catching an IMAX
movie at the AMC Forum 30 theatre in
Sterling Heights. When you arrive, he
doesn’t listen to you and keeps running
around the concession area.
Your friends have told you that “boys
will be boys.” But you talk with your
pediatrician. After a thorough evaluation of
your son, the doctor says he has attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a
treatable condition.
Notice the Signs
Kate from Sylvan Lake
CONGRATULATIONS TO
THE WINNERS! Their
drawings will be featured
in future issues of Henry
Ford Health System kids
and posted online at
HenryFord.com/pediatrics.
Thanks again for
entering. We hope you
will submit an entry in our
upcoming contests.
The main symptoms of ADHD are
inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
Children may experience some or all of
these symptoms.
ADHD makes it difficult for children to:
Ñ sit still
Ñ focus
Ñ follow directions
Ñ finish schoolwork and chores
Ñ wait their turn
Ñ not interrupt when others are speaking
Get Help
How do you know whether a child with
these behaviors is “a kid just being a kid”
or whether it’s more serious? Consult your
child’s pediatrician if the behaviors:
Ñ affect your child’s ability to learn
Ñ seem inappropriate for his or her age
Ñ occur in multiple settings
Pediatricians are well-qualified to screen for
ADHD. If your child is diagnosed with
ADHD, there is much that can be done.
Treatments may include behavioral therapy,
medication and counseling to improve your
child’s self-esteem. Henry Ford Health System
Behavioral Health specialists can also work
with the family and school staff to provide
more structure and support for your child
Henry Ford Center for Autism and
Developmental Disabilities (CADD)
Henry Ford Center for Autism and
Developmental Disabilities (CADD)
is a comprehensive center that offers
assessment and intervention options for
children with autism spectrum disorder
and developmental disabilities from
birth through adolescence. CADD offers
families individually designed treatment
plans combined with a multidisciplinary
team of expert physicians and therapists
in one convenient location.
CADD centers are located in Henry Ford
Medical Center – Farmington Road
and Henry Ford Medical Center – New
Center One. To learn more, contact a
CADD specialist at 313-916-4665 or
[email protected].
Learn more about your child’s
developmental milestones. Visit
us online at HenryFord.com.
Henry Ford kids | Fall 2008
Overcoming Childhood
Obesity Takes Family Support
Meg McKeough, D.O.
Pediatrics
Henry Ford Medical Center at
Farmington Road
Keeping kids active and eating right
is always a challenge. And once Civic
Center Park is covered in snow, it will be
especially difficult to keep kids moving.
But helping children maintain a healthy
weight is now more important than ever.
One in three kids is obese or seriously
overweight. Obesity puts children at risk for
type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol and joint problems—in childhood
and adulthood. Obese children have a good
chance of becoming overweight adults, so it’s
important to confront the problem early.
Your pediatrician can help you decide if
your child is at a healthy weight.
A Family Approach to Weight Loss
You can help your child reach a healthy
weight. Commit to changes in diet and
exercise as a family. Go grocery shopping
together and check food labels. Help your
children recognize high-protein foods such
as tofu, dairy products, fish and meat, and
high-fiber foods such as fruits, vegetables
and nuts. Everyone in the family should
limit foods high in calories and sugar such
as candy, chips and snack foods.
Exercise together even when the weather
turns cold. Walk the dog or rake leaves.
When it snows, go ice skating or crosscountry skiing or build a snowman. Head
indoors to swim or play basketball.
Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy
These tips will help your kids lose weight:
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Serve smaller portions and don’t offer
seconds.
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Stock up on fruits and vegetables.
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Don’t buy high-calorie dips and sodas.
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Pack kids’ lunches rather than allowing
them to choose from a school menu.
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Serve smart snacks such as yogurt, dried
fruit, granola bars and pretzels.
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Serve water to drink instead of soda.
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Don’t reward behavior with treats.
Baked Apples
vegetable oil cooking spray
6 apples (try McIntosh!)
6 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup raisins
Recipe
½ teaspoon ground
cinnamon
1 tablespoon trans-fat-free margarine
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Coat an 11 x 7-inch baking pan with
vegetable oil cooking spray.
3. Remove core from apples and leave
skin intact.
4. Place apples in prepared baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, combine
brown sugar, raisins and
cinnamon.
6. Stuff each cored apple
with brown sugar mixture.
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Place ½ teaspoon margarine
on top of each apple.
7. Bake 45 to 50 minutes. Serve warm
or cold.
YIELD: 6 servings
NUTRIENTS PER SERVING: 142 calories, 2 g total fat,
0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol,
1 g protein, 31 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate,
4 g fiber, 23 mg calcium.
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Greg Oliver, M.S.
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December 5, 2008
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Colleen Allen, Ph.D., CCC/SLP
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Henry Ford Medical Centers Near You
Spotlight on
Henry Ford Medical Center
Farmington Road
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Farmington Road
6530 Farmington Rd.
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Lakeside (Sterling Heights)
14500 Hall Rd. (M-59)
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Novi
40000 W. 8 Mile Rd.
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Royal Oak
26300 S. Woodward Ave.
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Southfield
22777 W. 11 Mile Rd.
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Sterling Heights*
3500 15 Mile Rd.
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Pediatrics
Henry Ford Medical Center–Farmington
Road is located at 6530 Farmington Road,
south of Maple Road. The medical center is
open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m., with select morning, evening and
weekend hours for select services. For more
information or to make an appointment, call
248-661-4100 or go to HenryFord.com and
select “Doctor Appointments.”
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Henry Ford Medical Center–Farmington Road is
the smart choice for health care in the Bloomfield
and Oakland areas. The center provides the
following high-quality medical services:
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Troy
2825 Livernois
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Warren
8600 Chicago Rd. South
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West Bloomfield Hospital*
6777 W. Maple Rd.
Most insurance plans are accepted by Henry Ford, including Aetna, Blue Care Network,
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Confinity, HAP, Medicaid, Molina, United Health Care and many more.