Flu season is just around the corner! We can minimize the impact of flu and improve the overall health of our families and our communities. We've written this blog to share the health risks that come with the flu and the benefits of getting a flu shot. This is the...
KidsStreet Urgent Care and MainStreet Family Care clinics are proud to accept ALL Kids and Medicaid patients! As the largest program providing medical and health-related services to children, families, and individuals in need, Medicaid can be difficult to navigate....
Being a parent is hard. At the end of the day, we’re all doing the best we can, right? When we created KidsStreet Urgent Care, we designed it with you in mind. Because when life throws you a curve-ball, it’s hard to catch up. It’s worrisome when your child is sick....
Emilie Maynor and Laura DeCastra are Birmingham locals that regularly share their knowledge about yoga, food and how to get kiddos excited about healthy eating! Lucky for us, Emilie and Laura generously shared some great tips from their blog about trying new foods and...
What is a UTI or Urinary Tract Infection? Roughly 8% of girls and about 2% of boys will be diagnosed with a UTI before they turn 5. This means parents need to know what it is, how to identify it, and when to treat it. A Urinary Tract Infection is exactly what it...
Strep throat is a common childhood illness. It is the result of an infection by a bacteria known as Streptococcus. There are several various forms of the bacteria, but the two main types are group A Streptococcus and group B Streptococcus. Strep bacteria pass from one...
Family Appreciation Week Family Appreciation Week is a week packed full of events, dress up days, goodies, and lots of yummy treats. KidsStreet has dedicated one full week to show our appreciation to all of our family members. At KidsStreet, we are forever thankful...
Allergies affect more than 50 million children and adults every year. When we come in contact with an allergen, our body tries to defend itself from allergy attacks. Dust, mold, and pollen agitate and evoke reactions within the body. If you have allergies, you know...
The average American child has six to 10 colds a year. In fact, children's colds cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness. Here are 10 ways to help protect your child from germs, illness, and sickness at school. Know How and When...
Hand washing is by far the best way to keep kids from getting sick and prevent the spread of germs. As early as possible, get your child into the habit of washing her hands often and thoroughly. 1. When Hand Washing is important: After playing outside When...
Children and Broken Bones How can I tell if my child has broken a bone? Although the term fracture may sound serious, it is just another name for a broken bone. As you probably remember from your own childhood, fractures are very common. In fact, they are the fourth...
Sensory overload occurs when the body is unable to process, organize, and respond to all the incoming sensory input. Although stress is a part of life and growing up, you need to intervene when you sense that it is undermining your child's physical or psychological...