Esse Health Pediatric Housecalls

For our latest podcast, we are joined by Esse Health Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Katie Wilson. The podcast covers Dr. Wilson's thoughts on the recent CDC report and a discussion on how to help your child if they are experiencing chronic depression. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at  ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.

The CDC recently released a report about depression in teens where they found that 1 out of 3 girls have thought about suicide. Listen as Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill discuss the CDC report and offer tips on ways you can communicate with your child. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subjec...

Picky eating is a concern for many of our Esse Health parents. Luckily, we have two excellent pediatricians who have an entire podcast episode about getting your child into good eating habits. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.

Sleep is very important for adults and children. Today Dr. Terrill and Dr. Putnam answer questions about sleep including how much sleep does your child need, what kind of bedtime routine should children have and many other questions about sleep. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.

The great outdoors has many benefits! Even when it's cold outside. Listen as board certified pediatricians Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam discuss the importance of vitamin D and ways you and your family can get out and enjoy the great outdoors! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put podcast in the subject line.

The viruses have started coming fast and furious! Listen as board certified pediatricians Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam discuss the symptoms caused by the different viruses and what you can do to prevent your family from falling ill. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put podcast in the subject line.

The Surgeon General has referred to vaping as an epidemic. In fact 45% of high school students are vaping. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. David Hartenbach with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss the dangers of vaping and also what you should tell your children who are vaping. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us a message on Facebook, Instagram or Tw...

Reflux, anyone who has taken care of a baby has experienced it at some point. But what causes babies to spit up? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as Dr. Kremer discusses what causes reflux and ways to help reduce spit up. Be sure to follow us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/essehealth ). You can also fin...

You notice your child is getting older. They are starting to crawl and walk. But when is it time to transition them from a bottle to a cup? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss why it's important to make the transition, negatives to using a bottle when children are older and tips to help make the...

With winter in full swing you might start hearing more about the respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. But what exactly is RSV and what does it cause? Today we are joined by Dr. Theodore Kremer who is a board certified pediatrician at Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss what causes RSV, the symptoms you can expect and how to treat it. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (...

Dr. Theodore Kremer, you might be asking yourself who is he on our podcasts and what is his background? In this podcast we sit down with Dr. Kremer who is a pediatrician at Esse Health Florissant Pediatrics and learn more about him and his office. Be sure to follow us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/essehealth ), Twitter, and Instagram @essehealth.

Now that the summer vacation is at an end and the school year is gearing up you might notice your child seems anxious and stressed. Today we are joined by pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss signs and symptoms that your child might be feeling anxious along with tips on how to put them at ease. If there is a topic you would like us to cover...

En los últimos meses hemos recibido preguntas en nuestros podcasts sobre quién es la Dra. Keaney y cuál es su origen. En este podcast nos sentamos con la Dra. Karla, que es pediatra certificada por la junta de Esse Health Mason Road para aprender más sobre ella y su consultorio. Asegúrese de seguirnos en Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/essehealth),   Twitter e Instagram @essehealth. También pue...

Over the past few months we received questions asking who is Dr. Keaney on our podcasts and what is her background. In this podcast we sit down with Dr. Karla who is a board certified pediatrician at Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics and learn more about her and her office. Be sure to follow us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/essehealth ), Twitter, and Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow Dr....

Vaping, we have heard it more and more over the last few years but how dangerous can it be? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. David Hartenbach with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss what vaping is and the health risks that come along with it. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us a message on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/essehealth ), Twitter or Instagra...

What to do if your child is wetting the bed? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Karla Keaney with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss possible causes of bedwetting and tips on how to prevent it. Don't forget if you would like to suggest a topic send us a message on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/essehealth ), Twitter or Instagram @essehealth. You can also foll...

We have all heard about postpartum depression at one time or another but how do you know if you are suffering from it? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Carolyn Smith with Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics. Listen as Dr. Smith discusses possible symptoms a parent might experience and how to treat postpartum depression. Leave us feedback or if you would like to suggest a top...

Your child is watching you eat your dinner and you get to thinking when can I give my baby solid food? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Karla Keaney with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Join us as Dr. Keaney discuses the different signs to look for to see if your child is ready for solid foods and what foods can be introduced. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ess...

SIDS, it's something all parents have thought about at one time or another. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Carolyn Smith with Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics. Join us as Dr. Smith discusses safe sleep and different ways to promote safe sleep. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Smith on Twit...

Today we decided to try something different. We received questions asking who are the physicians on our podcasts and what is their background. We are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Pete Putnam with Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics. Today we learn more about Dr. Pete, what makes his office unique and more! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow...

Welcome to the first Esse Health Pediatric Housecalls episode of 2018. It's official! According to the CDC we are in the midst of a flu epidemic. But why is the flu so bad this year? We are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Pete Putnam with Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics. Today we discuss with Dr. Putnam why the flu is so bad this year. We also talk about ways to prevent getting sick...

Sitting by a fire, hanging up holiday lights and lighting candles are all things we do during the holiday season. Dr. Pete Putnam of Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics stopped by to share some safety tips to keep in mind during the holidays. We also cover how to keep your child safe if they have a food allergy. You can follow Dr. Putnam on Twitter @StLDrPete. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook....

All too often we hear about teens and anxiety. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Pete Putnam. Join us as Dr. Putnam discusses the different types of anxiety and some of the treatment options available. You can follow Dr. Putnam on Twitter @StLDrPete. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth  and on Twitter @essehealth.  You can also visit our website at www.essehe...

Why is Vitamin D so important? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Carolyn Smith with Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics. Join us as Dr. Smith discusses why Vitamin D is so important and the best ways to get Vitamin D. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth  and on Twitter @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Smith on Twitter @STLdrCarolyn. For more information a...

Today we cover a more serious topic of what type of medical treatment is available for individuals who are transgender. We are joined by board certified pediatrician John Galgani. Dr. Galgani discusses the possible medical treatments, how gender dysphoria is diagnosed and how to give support to someone who is transgender.  Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/essehealth and on Twitter @essehe...