Seminar for Parents November 15, 2008

Pediatricians Present “Taking the Fear Out of Fever”
Seminar at Memorial Hermann Memorial City

WHO: Parents and caregivers.

WHAT: In partnership with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center presents the next session of Ask The Doctor - Educational Series for Parents, “Taking the Fear Out of Fever: A Primer for Parents on How to Deal with Children’s Illnesses.”

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Conference Center (West Pavilion)
921 Gessner
Houston, TX 77024
Free parking is available in the West Pavilion lot or in Garage 1, both on Frostwood.
CONTACT: This event is free, but space is limited. Call 713-222-CARE to register.

DETAILS: This parenting seminar will be presented by Peter Jung, M.D., and William Pielop, M.D., of Blue Fish Pediatrics. Both physicians are recognized by H Texas magazine as two of the “Best Doctors in Houston.” Topics will include a simple but methodical approach to fever, how antibiotics work and when they are appropriate, the truth about cold medications, complications of the common cold, understanding common misconceptions about pediatric illnesses and how to determine when to take your child to the emergency room. Light refreshments will be provided.