WMC Explains How To Treat -- And Avoid -- Head Lice
According to Dr. Maria Lombardi, pediatrician at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of Westchester Medical Center Health Network, lice are highly contagious, and are spread from person to person (mostly children) via the direct contact of hair accessories, hats, pillows, bedding, and of course, heads.
To help prevent your child from contracting lice, encourage him or her to avoid sharing such items, and children with long hair are advised to tie it back.
“If a child has been exposed to lice, he or she should be checked for both live lice and eggs, also known as nits," said Lomb…
Stepping Stones Donates BooZoo Toys To Norwalk Hospital
NORWALK, Conn. -- Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk recently dropped off a donation of BooZoo plush toys to Norwalk Hospital.
Robert Townes, Director of Community Advocacy at Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Linda McDonald, Manager of Donor Stewardship at Stepping Stones and Jennifer Becker, Manager of Grants at the Norwalk-based children’s museum, delivered 54 BooZoo plush toys to Norwalk Hospital’s Emergency, Maternity, NICU, Oncology and Pediatric Departments. The stuffed animals, donated by museum visitors, supporters and staff, were given to children spending the holida…
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