Health news and small bites for the busy parent, brought to you by the Department of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio.
Host Holly Wayment, Physician Relations Specialist Sr., talks to leading pediatric experts in the field.
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Welcome to Pediatrics Now, brought to you by the Department of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio. I'm your host, Holly Wayment, and today we have a special guest, Dr. Priyanka Kandhal, an emergency medicine doctor at the University Hospital's level one trauma centers, specializing in both pediatrics and adult care.
In this episode, she shares invaluable insights on the importance of wearing helmets for children engaged in biking, scootering, and skateboarding. Dr. Kandhal highlights how these protective measures can mean the difference between life and death or prevent debilitating injuries.
We also discuss the often-overlooked necessity of sun protection for kids.
Join us for an informative conversation with practical advice from this doctor on the front lines to keep your children safe and healthy. Don't forget to visit pediatricsnowforparents.com and subscribe to Pediatrics Now wherever you get your podcasts.