by Jacqueline Winkelmann | Sep 8, 2018 | General Pediatrics
To continue our Blog on common childhood illnesses seen in school-aged children, we will turn to what I call the “Big 3″ – Strep Throat, Gastroenteritis (known by many as the “stomach flu),” and the Common Cold vs Influenza. Again, hope you’re not squeamish, gotta...
by Jacqueline Winkelmann | Aug 31, 2018 | General Pediatrics
It’s that time of year…the weather gets a little cooler (hopefully soon!), and kids and teens are back to school…and back to getting sick!!! Here’s a quick review of the 6 most common school-related childhood illnesses, and pay attention, because according to the CDC,...
by Jacqueline Winkelmann | Jul 14, 2018 | General, General Pediatrics
Hello everyone! It’s been a while, a couple of years in fact! I’ve been busy with work, life, kids, but I’m ready to get back! I started my Chief of Staff years at CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital (where I’ve worked as a hospital-based pediatrician in Orange...
by Jacqueline Winkelmann | Jun 15, 2018 | Article, General Pediatrics, Sports Medicine
Osgood-Schlatter (OS)…sounds ominous, but it’s actually the most common cause of knee pain in children. It occurs most often in children participating in sports that involve running, jumping or quick direction changes; think soccer, basketball, even figure skating and...
by Jacqueline Winkelmann | May 27, 2018 | Article, General Nutrition, General Pediatrics
We all try hard to feed our families the best food we possibly can. We know about complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. But what about Fiber? How much do kids need? Why is it important? How do you add fiber to your family’s diet? ...
