This article was last edited 5:41 am on April 28, 2020. This post is for the many people in our community who are wondering about the coronavirus and what it means for Alabama. We want to make the current information readily available to you. Here’s what you need to know about coronavirus. What is coronavirus?… Read more »
COVID-19 Antibody Blood Test Questions and Answers
These days, we all have Coronavirus questions that desperately need to be answered. We’ve provided some helpful COVID-19 antibody blood test questions and answers that might make life a little easier. The newest development in testing is the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) antibody blood test. These tests will tell you if you HAD Coronavirus. How does the… Read more »
Explaining COVID-19 to Our Kids
How do we begin explaining COVID-19 to our kids? Coronavirus is all people are talking about these days. Parents are concerned. We’re worried about our friends, family, and the impact this will have on our children. While we’re doing the best we can, sometimes it’s helpful to have ways we can reassure our children and… Read more »
Help Your Child Get a Solid Night’s Sleep
We all want our children to get a solid night’s sleep. After safety and nutrition, how much sleep a child gets is at the top of every parent’s list. The amount your child needs varies by age: Toddlers need 11 to 14 hours, while preteens and teens require 8 to 10 hours. Following a well-rehearsed bedtime… Read more »
What’s New with the Flu?
As a parent, it can be absolutely terrifying to see headlines about flu outbreaks. At the same time, we want to be aware of how flu season is impacting our schools and communities, right? You can get regular updates on how influenza is spreading throughout your community as well as the state of Alabama. Here… Read more »
Fight the Flu
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 time to fight the flu… Read more »
4 Things You Should Know About ALL Kids
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. We’re here to tell you that navigating medicaid is about to get easier. Here are 4… Read more »
Children’s Urgent Care with You in Mind
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. Then it’s challenging when… Read more »
Healthy Happy Kids in the Kitchen
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 getting in the kitchen with your kids! Mix it Up in… Read more »
UTI in Children
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 sounds like,… Read more »
