by firespringInt | Jun 7, 2014 | News
If you are a parent of a child age 2 and above you have undoubtedly heard this term at your child’s well child visit. What is the significance of your child’s BMI and why does it matter? “BMI” is short for Body Mass Index. It is a number...
by firespringInt | Jan 20, 2011 | News
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding outlines steps that can be taken to remove some of the obstacles faced by women who want to breastfeed their babies.To read the entire article please visit the Surgeon General’s website by...
by firespringInt | Feb 24, 2009 | News
Childhood obesity is becoming a major problem in the United States. Nebraska is not spared from this trend. The Centers for Disease Control reports that 16% of children are obese, and many more are considered overweight. Childhood obesity has...
