5 common summer injuries that may need urgent medical care
Anyone else as excited about the warm weather? My kids have been ready and hoping for this for a while. With nice weather, comes the injuries; some of which I get to manage in the ED. First aid maybe all that's needed for some injuries but some others may need to be...
Kids are a bundle of joy and energy, even when they hurt.
I peeked into Room 34, where my next patient was supposed to be. My limited view showed a toddler jumping off the bed and quickly dashing to the lockers in the room. “Oops, I’m sorry I think it’s the wrong room” I said, as I shut the door. Patient’s mom immediately...
Kids are so smart. They do what they see.
I totally have a soft spot for children who read. When I see children reading in the Emergency department rooms while waiting to be seen, I get so excited. I know reading helps kids build vocabulary and makes them smarter so I encourage them. I ask what their book is...
Did she have a UTI or was she sexually assaulted? I couldn’t tell.
“There’s a new patient in room 23 and this should be a quick visit. She has pain with urination,” I said to the resident. “Make sure the nurse grabs the urine before you go in to fully see the patient, we don’t want to wait forever for a result” I was ready and...
Coronavirus and COVID-19 terms Explained
With the Coronavirus Pandemic, it is easy to get confused with the terms being used or know how best to protect you, your family and others. I created this video with illustrations to help you understand difference between Self-Isolation, Quarantine, Social...
Fun ways to teach your child about health & their body.
Do you routinely discuss health related topics (besides nutrition and fitness) with your child? "Yes, No, OR it depends on if they ask" Unfortunately, most children don’t know enough about their bodies- the way the body normally functions and what is abnormal or about...
Suck at it so bad that you’ll be proud someday
Encouraging your kids on the sports isn't always easy. Especially when they are new to the game. My boys played soccer while in Nigeria and maybe a little track but never basketball. They have grown to love basketball and we try to encourage them. But truthfully, i...
Let’s talk Poop! When your child is constipated!
Ewww!!" That’s the first response I get when I ask most of my patients in the Emergency Room about ‘poop’. Most of them look at their parents in shock. "Is this doctor really going to gross us all out and ask about poop?" Yes!I will. You poop, I poop, and...
How To Encourage Your Child to Respond During a Doctor’s Visit
Who does the talking when you take your child to see the doctor? You, your child or both? Hopefully, your child does more of the talking. Children who are 'verbal enough' to speak should be encouraged to respond when a doctor asks questions about their symptoms. Not...
I am an ‘Old’ IMG. Now what?
I am an 'Old' IMG. Now what?Nothing is Impossible. The word itself says I'm Possible-- Audrey Hepburn In this podcast hosted by a well known IMG coach, I share how you can overcome the fear of being an "old grad" as an IMG by using your mindset. I am a Nigerian...