By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center Who doesn’t want to be outside in the summertime? When spending time at the beach, pool, or simply in one’s own yard, it is important to remember to protect your child from the sun’s harmful rays. According to Hari Cheryl Sachs, M.D., a pediatrician 
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We have a new logo! Penfield Children’s Center is launching a new logo as it embarks on its next 50 years of serving children and families throughout Milwaukee County. Founded in 1967, this marks the most dramatic rebranding effort in our 50-plus year history. In keeping with tradition, the new 
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By: Mel Hendrickson, BSN, RN, Director of Health Services, Penfield Children’s Center Children come down with illnesses big and small. Some aren’t contagious, but some are. How do you know when to keep your child home? Ask yourself 3 things: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends you answer a few 
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By: Ellen Anderson, Volunteer Specialist at Penfield Children’s Center When children volunteer, they learn compassion and become more aware of how they can help every day in the community. Also, contrary to popular belief, it is possible to volunteer with young children. As long as they receive age-appropriate tasks, they 
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By Anders G. Holm, MD, Aurora Medical Center in Summit If you’ve been around kids, you likely know a child who has had an ear infection. Ear infections (medically known as otitis media) are the most common reason parents bring children to see a health care provider. For an ear 
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