UofL Health expert offers tips as flu season and back-to-school approach

APRN Jillian Champion shares flu symptoms, prevention tips, and guidance on vaccination for students and families this school season. Read More

Sniffles and coughs rise as school starts: Tips for flu prevention and when to seek help

"It's back-to-school season, so we are seeing an increase in the sniffles and the coughs as the kids go back to school. Super important to get vaccinated now as opposed to later because it allows the ... Read More

5 Things to Know About Back-to-School Immunizations

Back-to-school season isn’t just about supplies and schedules; it’s also a critical time to review a child’s immunizations. This year, shifting state laws, rising vaccine exemptions, and growing ... Read More

School is back and so is the sickness: CHRISTUS Health offers tips for back-to-school illnesses

As the school year settles into full swing, many classrooms are abuzz with sniffles, coughs and rising sick days. Read More

How to keep your kids healthy during the school season

The kids are back to school, and that could mean trips back to the doctor as illnesses start to spread throughout the household. “But it's very important that parents know that young kids get sick,” ... Read More

Back 2 School: Tips for healthy and nutritious lunches

Hartz says that when students have a balanced diet, it allows them the opportunity to perform better in school. "You're trying to learn something new, you're creating neural pathways. It takes a lot ... Read More