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June 2025 Newsletter

Dear GHT patients and families, Summer is almost here, and at Growing Healthy Together, we’re welcoming the sunshine with open arms and full water bottles.

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Warts

What are warts? Warts are small, firm bumps on the skin caused by close contact with viruses from the HPV (human papillomavirus) family (Goldstein et

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May 2025 Newsletter

Dear GHT families and patients, As spring blooms all around Long Beach, we hope your family is finding time to enjoy the sunshine, community events,

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Mold Exposure

Understanding Mold Exposure: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention Mold is a group of fungi that exists worldwide, commonly found in homes, outdoor environments, and workplaces (Borchers

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Anemia

Anemia occurs when your body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells have hemoglobin, a protein that holds and brings oxygen

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Pediatric Concussion

Concussions are traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by rapid movement of the brain inside the skull. A concussion can be caused by any damage to

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Melatonin for Kids

Melatonin is a brain hormone naturally produced at night when it’s time to sleep. It does not keep you asleep; it helps you fall asleep.

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Rotavirus Vaccinations

What is rotavirus? Rotavirus is a virus that spreads easily among children.  Signs and symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.  Vomiting and diarrhea

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Monkeypox

What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral disease caused by a pox virus. First, it is not a sexually transmitted virus and is transmitted via

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Newborn Jaundice

What is jaundice? Jaundice presents yellow skin and yellow whites of the eyes. It is caused by an excess of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin

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