Schedule Your Child’s Wellness Exam and Sports Physical

Canyonlands Healthcare, Navajo Health, Teens, vaccines, Well Child

Schedule Your Child's Wellness Exam and Sports Physical Canyonlands Healthcare is scheduling Well Child Visits for all children. Well-child visits are essential for many reasons, including: Tracking growth and developmental milestones Discussing any concerns about your child’s health Getting scheduled vaccinations to prevent illnesses like measles and whooping cough (pertussis) and other serious diseases Sports Physicals…

Ways to Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death

Canyonlands Healthcare, Family Planning, Lake Powell Medical Center, Navajo Health, Pediatrics

Ways to Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death The leading cause of death for infants 1 month to 1 year is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).  Unsafe sleep areas, such as those that include non-fitted sheets, blankets, or stuffed toys, remain a leading cause of infant death. It’s important for all caregivers — parents,…

Teen with Doctor

Mental Health Crisis of Children During the Pandemic

Behavioral Health, Canyonlands Healthcare, Depression, Lake Powell Medical Center, Navajo Health, Substance Abuse

The Mental Health Crisis Among Children The emergence of omicron is particularly devastating to many who hoped the pandemic was beginning to wind down, with vaccines widely available and many schools and offices reopening. With the Delta and Omicron COVID-19 waves hitting during the third year of the pandemic, children are feeling frustrated, anxious and…