Your Children and Vaccines
There is no better way to protect children from infectious diseases than with vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), family physicians, and pediatricians around the country. For decades, children’s lives have been saved from deadly diseases by simply following a vaccine schedule. Read More
Celebrating Her Service: Dr. Truddie Darden Retires After Nearly 30 Years
All she wanted to do was to make a difference in the lives of her patients and future generations of pediatricians. In her nearly three decades at ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú of Medicine and Morehouse Healthcare, Truddie Darden, M.D. far exceeded her goal. Read More
Expanding our Efforts: ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú of Medicine Celebrates One Year in Columbus
Last July, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú of Medicine (MSM) opened a satellite campus in Columbus, GA. The purpose of this new site is to expand the MSM footprint and provide our third-year medical students with hands-on experience and an opportunity to serve in a population that speaks to our mission. Read More
Breastfeeding: A Win-Win for Baby and Mother
August is National Breastfeeding Month and August 25–31 is Black Breastfeeding Week—and the importance of the benefits of breastfeeding can’t be overstated. Read More
Breastfeeding and Working Mothers
As working mothers are a major driving force into today’s economy, the ability of new mothers to successfully balance work and family is critical to the health status of children. Learn about key steps to support breastfeeding in working mothers. Read More
Questions and Answers on Bariatric Surgery
The following are frequently asked questions surrounding bariatric surgery that can help guide you in your decision on whether or not to pursue bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Read More