TLC Pediatrics continues to be featured on CNN Health and other media venues. Click on any of the articles or interviews below to read more.

	Dr. Thompson-Chittams discusses Toy Safety on Channel 8 Watch the Video
	Channel 8 Features Dr. Thompson-Chittams with tips on preventing SIDS Watch the Video

	Screenings essential for newborns' health
September is Newborn Screening Awareness month, a time designated to get the word out to new or expectant parents about the importance of having their new babies screened for serious illnesses. Read Complete Article
	Here's to Your Health
Dr. Thompson-Chittams has been featured in several articles in the "Here's to Your Health" section of the Bowie Patch: The Benefits of Strength Training for Young Athletes As the warmer weather approaches and young athletes begin training for fall sports, it's important to know the risks and benefits of different types of training. Read Complete Article Avoiding Lead Poisoning with Your Children's Toys Exposure to lead can lead to learning and behavior problems and decreased intelligence so it's important to know the facts about the toys your kids are exposed to. Read Complete Article Don’t Let Those Holiday Trimmings Lead to New Year’s Blues With all of the goodies around the holidays, it's important to keep a healthy perspective to cut down on regrets come new year. Read Complete Article Avoid the Flu This Year Pediatrician Dr. Toni Chittams gives her advice on steps for prevention of flu-like symptoms. Read Complete Article