Check out our newest video with Dr. Rao as she shares valuable insights about childhood development.

Don’t miss it! Discover why regular well-child checks are essential for monitoring your child’s growth, social skills, problem-solving, and communication abilities. Plus, learn about resources for early intervention services! Empower yourself with knowledge.

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Join Dr. Anuradha Rao from Omni Family Health and Kern Living host Ryan Nelson in an informative discussion about common childhood illnesses such as RSV, influenza, COVID-19, and croup. In this discussion, Dr. Rao offers friendly and professional tips to parents who may have a child suffering from these illnesses. We hope you enjoy this engaging conversation!

February is Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to promoting good oral health practices for children and raising awareness about the importance of dental care for kids. According to the American Dental Association, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children in the United States, which is why it’s crucial to prioritize dental hygiene early on. In this video, Ryan Nelson from Kern Living and Jenee Newman, Dental Hygiene Outreach Supervisor at Omni Family Health, discuss some essential tips for maintaining good dental health for children and explore why it’s so crucial to prioritize dental care for our little ones. So let’s get started!

Children with obesity are more likely to have obesity as adults. Obesity can lead to lifelong physical and mental health problems. Help your child maintain a healthy weight by ensuring your child:

• Gets the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day
• Limit juice, soda, and other sugary drinks
• Eat nutritious, low-calorie, high-fiber foods
• Maintain a healthy sleep schedule
• Sees their doctor regularly for their well-child assessments

(KERO) — A rise in temperatures means parents need to pay even more attention to their kids while traveling to and from school and daycare.

Deanna Padilla with Omni Family Health says last year 23 kids died from being left in a hot vehicle and 16 have died this year.

“So the biggest danger in this situation is heat stroke. The body’s temp is going to rapidly rise they are going to be dehydrated, agitated, start to have muscle cramps disorientation eventually their sweating mechanisms are going to fail, and their body will be unable to cool down. This very quickly can lead to organ failure, brain damage, and death.