The Top 10 Elementary, Middle Schools in Ohio

The U.S. News & World Report released a ranking of Ohio’s top elementary and middle schools Thursday, assessing nearly 80,000 schools across the country. Each year, U.S. News & World Report has traditionally released a ranking list of high schools and universities in the country, and this year, they are also ranking elementary and middle […]

A Heartwarming Tale of Heroism

We wanted to share with you a remarkable incident that unfolded at one of our
partner schools recently. One of our dedicated nurses, Rachel Ocampo, played a
pivotal role in saving the life of one of the students.

The Skin You’re In

  Typically making its unwelcome arrival during puberty, acne ranges from small whiteheads to painful cystic lesions. Over-the-counter medications usually contain astringents, agents that help to dry out oily skin. Active ingredients include witch hazel, rubbing alcohol, or even salicylic acid. Astringents work by removing oil and unclogging the skin’s pores. More recently, medications with […]

Screentime & the Developing Brain

Earlier this month, a study published by Harvard University’s Center for the Developing Child concluded that letting infants watch tablet, phone, and TV screens might have negative effects on their academic achievement and emotional well-being down the road. This long-term study evaluated nearly 500 children using an EEG at 1, 1-1/2, and 9 years of […]

Vaping Guidance: What Parents Need to Know

From 2011 to 2019, the CDC reported a 900% increase in vaping for teens in high school. Vaping refers to the inhalation of aerosolized particles of a drug (marijuana or nicotine), mixed with flavoring. Most vaping devices contain a battery for power, a heating element, a place to insert the drug-containing liquid that will be […]

What’s new in COVID boosters?

The FDA has approved an emergency use authorization for a new bivalent booster shot to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know about these new vaccines. Q: What is a bivalent vaccine? A: Bivalent refers to the two separate virus strains whose mRNA instructions are included in the new booster […]

In Case of Emergency with Dr. Carly Wilbur

Would you know how to respond in an emergency situation? Some of us learned CPR in high school or for a babysitting class, but how many adults keep up with these skills? No one ever plans to be in an emergency situation, but quick thinking in a crisis can potentially mean the difference between life […]