Facts about Childhood Vaccinations

September 07, 2011

No wonder babies love breastmilk!

August 05, 2011

Joseph Keeley, MD

Developmental Pediatrician

“In pediatrics, my goal is to be the parents’ partner in caring for their children’s health and development. Parenting children should be fun. If we are not having fun, then…

Pediatrics

Physicians in Christie's Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine see patients ranging from infants to young adults.

Christie Clinic in Urbana/Convenient Care

Our Urbana clinic puts quality health care even closer to home with Convenient Care and the Departments of Pediatrics, Family Medicine, and Life Imaging on site.

Christie…

Christie Clinic on Windsor/Convenient Care

Christie on Windsor, a primary care facility, is home to a number of specialty departments as well. Our Convenient Care is open daily—even on weekends—because we know that you aren't…

John S. Schuster, MD, FAAP

Pediatrician

"I wish for my pediatric patients and their parents to realize that I love children and being involved in their health care as they grow and develop over the years…

Myisha Z. Porter, MD

Pediatrician

"Growing up in a single-parent home, I was concerned with having the funds for college and medical school. Early on, I thought that it would be a big challenge to…

Michael J. Palazzolo, MD

Pediatrician

M. Louisa B. Maranon, MD

Pediatrician

"I want parents of my patients to know that I listen to their concerns, and I care for their children. We are on a journey together from childhood to adulthood,…

Theresa Hardy, MSN, CPNP, IBCLC

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Lactation Consultant

In my dual roles as newborn nurse practitioner and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, I find it extremely rewarding to provide new parents with the information, skills, and support they…

Susan Bolton, MD

Pediatrician

"When they leave my office, I want my patients to feel that I was thorough, gave them my full attention, listened to what they had to say, and involved them…

Fathy Basilios, MD

Pediatrician

Locations

Christie Clinic has the Department of Pediatrics in both Champaign and Urbana to meet your child's health care needs. We also have four Convenient Care locations for non-emergency conditions.

Specialties

Christie Clinic helps keep your children healthy through our Department of Pediatrics and our Convenient Care locations.

Christie Clinic to Open New Location

May 08, 2008

Christie Clinic is happy to announce its newest location, an Urbana clinic opened at the corner of Windsor Road and Myra Ridge Drive on Monday, May 5.

Christie Doctor Relocates to Windsor

July 26, 2007

Dr. Bolton now accepting appointments at new location.

Christie Clinic in Rantoul Now Offers Pediatrics

February 27, 2006

Christie Clinic in Rantoul Now Offers Pediatrics

Constipation

Constipation refers to infrequent or hard stools, or difficulty passing stools. Constipation may involve pain during the passage of a bowel movement, inability to pass a bowel movement after straining…

Measles

Measles is a very contagious (easily spread) illness caused by a virus.

Meningitis

Meningitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation causes changes in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that surrounds the brain and spinal…

Puberty and adolescence

Puberty is the time in which sexual and physical characteristics mature. It occurs due to hormone changes.

Adolescence is the period between puberty and adulthood.

Rashes

Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin.

Immunizations - general overview

Immunization (vaccination) is a way to trigger your immune system and prevent serious, life-threatening diseases.

Fever

Normal body temperature varies by person, age, activity, and time of day. The average normal body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).

Discipline

Frustration, anger, and occasional acting-out are inevitable behaviors in every child. Whether you are a strict disciplinarian or more laid-back and easy-going, it is important to find a strategy of…

Day care health risks

Children in day care centers are more likely to catch an infection that kids who do not attend day care. Children who go to day care are often around other…

Colic and crying

Almost all babies go through a fussy period. When crying lasts for longer than about three hours a day and is not caused by a medical problem (such as a…

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the small passages in the lungs (bronchioles), usually caused by a viral infection.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is giving human breast milk to infants to meet their nutritional needs.

See also:

* Age-appropriate diet for children
* Breastfeeding -…

Bowlegs

Bowlegs is a condition in which the knees remain wide apart when a person stands with the feet and ankles together.

Babies and shots

Immunizations are important to keep your child healthy. This article discusses how to ease the pain of shots for babies.

Autistic behavior

Autistic behavior includes:

Abnormal socialization (lack of need for interacting with others)
Abnormal speech patterns
Absent or poorly-developed verbal and nonverbal communication skills (inability to…