Esse Health Pediatric Housecalls

The Surgeon General has referred to vaping as an epidemic. In fact 45% of high school students are vaping. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. David Hartenbach with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss the dangers of vaping and also what you should tell your children who are vaping. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us a message on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. You can learn more about Esse Health by visiting www.essehealth.com 

Reflux, anyone who has taken care of a baby has experienced it at some point. But what causes babies to spit up? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as Dr. Kremer discusses what causes reflux and ways to help reduce spit up. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth). You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth and @essehealthpeds

You notice your child is getting older. They are starting to crawl and walk. But when is it time to transition them from a bottle to a cup? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss why it's important to make the transition, negatives to using a bottle when children are older and tips to help make the transition easier. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth). You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth.

With winter in full swing you might start hearing more about the respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. But what exactly is RSV and what does it cause? Today we are joined by Dr. Theodore Kremer who is a board certified pediatrician at Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss what causes RSV, the symptoms you can expect and how to treat it. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth). You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth.

Dr. Theodore Kremer, you might be asking yourself who is he on our podcasts and what is his background? In this podcast we sit down with Dr. Kremer who is a pediatrician at Esse Health Florissant Pediatrics and learn more about him and his office. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter, and Instagram @essehealth.

Now that the summer vacation is at an end and the school year is gearing up you might notice your child seems anxious and stressed. Today we are joined by pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss signs and symptoms that your child might be feeling anxious along with tips on how to put them at ease. If there is a topic you would like us to cover please send us a message on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter or Instagram @essehealth.

En los últimos meses hemos recibido preguntas en nuestros podcasts sobre quién es la Dra. Keaney y cuál es su origen. En este podcast nos sentamos con la Dra. Karla, que es pediatra certificada por la junta de Esse Health Mason Road para aprender más sobre ella y su consultorio. Asegúrese de seguirnos en Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/essehealth),  Twitter e Instagram @essehealth. También puede seguir a la Dr. Keaney en Twitter @doctorkarla o Facebook @Karla Keaney MD.

Over the past few months we received questions asking who is Dr. Keaney on our podcasts and what is her background. In this podcast we sit down with Dr. Karla who is a board certified pediatrician at Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics and learn more about her and her office. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter, and Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Karla on Twitter @doctorkarla.

Vaping, we have heard it more and more over the last few years but how dangerous can it be? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. David Hartenbach with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss what vaping is and the health risks that come along with it. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us a message on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter or Instagram @essehealth. Learn more at www.essehealth.com.  

What to do if your child is wetting the bed? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Karla Keaney with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss possible causes of bedwetting and tips on how to prevent it. Don't forget if you would like to suggest a topic send us a message on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter or Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Keaney on Twitter @doctorkarla. 

We have all heard about postpartum depression at one time or another but how do you know if you are suffering from it? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Carolyn Smith with Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics. Listen as Dr. Smith discusses possible symptoms a parent might experience and how to treat postpartum depression. Leave us feedback or if you would like to suggest a topic follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth and on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Smith on Twitter @STLdrCarolyn. For more information about Esse Health visit www.essehealth.com

Your child is watching you eat your dinner and you get to thinking when can I give my baby solid food? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Karla Keaney with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Join us as Dr. Keaney discuses the different signs to look for to see if your child is ready for solid foods and what foods can be introduced. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Keaney on Twitter @doctorkarla  For more information about Esse Health visit our website at www.essehealth.com.

SIDS, it's something all parents have thought about at one time or another. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Carolyn Smith with Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics. Join us as Dr. Smith discusses safe sleep and different ways to promote safe sleep. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Smith on Twitter @STLdrCarolyn. For more information about Esse Health please visit our website at www.essehealth.com.

Today we decided to try something different. We received questions asking who are the physicians on our podcasts and what is their background. We are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Pete Putnam with Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics. Today we learn more about Dr. Pete, what makes his office unique and more! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Putnam on Twitter @StLDrPete.

Welcome to the first Esse Health Pediatric Housecalls episode of 2018. It's official! According to the CDC we are in the midst of a flu epidemic. But why is the flu so bad this year? We are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Pete Putnam with Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics. Today we discuss with Dr. Putnam why the flu is so bad this year. We also talk about ways to prevent getting sick but also how to prevent others from becoming ill. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Putnam on Twitter @StLDrPete.

Sitting by a fire, hanging up holiday lights and lighting candles are all things we do during the holiday season. Dr. Pete Putnam of Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics stopped by to share some safety tips to keep in mind during the holidays. We also cover how to keep your child safe if they have a food allergy. You can follow Dr. Putnam on Twitter @StLDrPete. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth and on Twitter @essehealth. You can also visit our website at www.essehealth.com. 

All too often we hear about teens and anxiety. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Pete Putnam. Join us as Dr. Putnam discusses the different types of anxiety and some of the treatment options available. You can follow Dr. Putnam on Twitter @StLDrPete. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth and on Twitter @essehealth.  You can also visit our website at www.essehealth.com.  

Why is Vitamin D so important? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Carolyn Smith with Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics. Join us as Dr. Smith discusses why Vitamin D is so important and the best ways to get Vitamin D. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth and on Twitter @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Smith on Twitter @STLdrCarolyn. For more information about Esse Health please visit our website at www.essehealth.com.

Today we cover a more serious topic of what type of medical treatment is available for individuals who are transgender. We are joined by board certified pediatrician John Galgani. Dr. Galgani discusses the possible medical treatments, how gender dysphoria is diagnosed and how to give support to someone who is transgender.  Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth and on Twitter @essehealth. You can also visit our website at www.essehealth.com.

The flu. It’s what we think about now that summer has ended and fall is around the corner. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Pete Putnam with Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics. Join us as Dr. Putnam discusses the flu vaccine and when children can start receiving the vaccine. We also address the well-known myth "I got the flu vaccine and I still got sick." Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Putnam on Twitter @StLDrPete.

With after school clubs, sports and different events it’s even harder to have a healthy meal at the dinner table. Today we are joined by registered dietitian Mindy Musselman with Esse Health. Mindy discusses tips on how to get a healthy dinner on the table when time is limited. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/esse health and on Twitter @essehealth. You can also visit our website www.essehealth.com.

We hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but why? Today we are joined by registered dietitian Rachel Sestrich with Esse Health. Rachel discusses the benefits to eating breakfast and how breakfast can help your child be successful in school. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth and Twitter @essehealth.

Hydration, heat stress and water safety are all things a parent thinks about from time to time. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Karla Keaney with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Today Dr. Keaney discusses tips on keeping your kids hydrated and safe during the summer months. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Keaney on Twitter @doctorkarla.     

How do I talk to my child about tragedy? It’s a question all parents are faced with at one point or another. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Pete Putnam with Esse Health Pediatrics at Watson Rd. Today Dr. Putnam discusses different ways to talk to your child about tragedies. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Putnam on Twitter @StLDrPete.

Is your child a vegetarian or on a gluten-free diet? Today we are joined by registered dietitian Rachel Sestrich with Esse Health. Rachel discusses vegetarian diets and if they are healthy for your child. She also talks about gluten-free and Paleo diets.

Wondering how to tell if your child is allergic to a specific type of food? Today we are joined by board certified allergist Dr. William Johnson with Esse Health Gateway Asthma and Allergy Relief. Dr. Johnson discusses the most common type of food allergies and the difference between food allergies versus food intolerance.        

Wondering if you should keep your child home from school or daycare? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Michael Danter with Esse Health O'Fallon Pediatrics. Dr. Danter discusses when you should keep your child home from school or daycare along with tips on how to help prevent your child's illness from spreading.

Is your child a picky eater? Today we are joined by registered dietitian Rachel Sestrich with Esse Health. Rachel discusses what a picky eater is and tips to get your child to try new things.

Does your child suffer from Asthma?  Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Peter Putnam with Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics. Dr. Putnam discusses what can trigger asthma and the different medications which can help manage it.

When should I get my child a cell phone? It's a questions all parents have asked themselves at one time or another. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. David Hartenbach with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Dr. Hartenbach discusses when the appropriate age for a child to get a cell phone is and what restrictions parents should put on cell phone usage.

In the market for a new pediatrician but not sure what to ask? Today we are joined by board certified pediatricians Dr. Karla Keaney with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics and Dr. Pete Putnam with Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics. Dr. Keaney and Dr. Putnam discuss common questions they are asked when parents are looking for a new pediatrician. We also had Erin who is a mother of two stop by and talk about what she felt was most important when selecting a pediatrician.  

Is your child crying for hours at a time and nothing you do helps? Your child may have colic. We are joined today by board certified pediatrician Dr. Karla Keaney with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Dr. Keaney discusses what colic is and suggests tips to help calm your crying child.      

Are you struggling with your child having temper tantrums? We are joined today by board certified pediatrician Dr. Pete Putnam with Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics. Dr. Putnam discusses the causes of temper tantrums  and why they are so common in 2-3 year olds. He also offers tips on what to do if your child is having a temper tantrum.

You just brought your new born baby home from the hospital, now what? We are joined today by board certified pediatrician Dr. Karla Keaney with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Dr. Karla Keaney discusses what to expect during the first few weeks you’re home with your new baby.

There is a lot of talk in the news today about concussions and how they can impact children. We are joined today by board certified pediatrician Dr. David Hartenbach with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Dr. Hartenbach offers tips on signs and symptoms of  a concussion. He also discusses possible treatment options.