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NEWS RELEASES
Texas Children’s Hospital hosts free program for parents with
renowned pediatric expert
HOUSTON, TX March 2, 2009
– Probiotics is the latest buzz word for healthy nutrition, and they
are appearing as supplements to everyday food you see in the grocery
store aisles. One local pediatric specialist is even prescribing
probiotics as part of digestive health nutritional and treatment
plans for children, and parents are eager to learn more about this
possible prevention for ailments such as intestinal infections,
diarrhea and even eczema.
What probiotics are and how they benefit a child’s health is the
topic of a free engaging presentation and discussion for area
parents hosted by Texas Children’s Hospital at the Omni Houston
Hotel Westside on Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. and
conducted by pediatric specialist
Bryan Vartabedian.
Dr. Vartabedian, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Texas Children’s
Hospital, will provide an overview about probiotics – nutritional
supplements and foods with natural cultures that contain beneficial
or “good” bacteria similar to what is normally found in our bodies.
“Dr. V,” as nicknamed by his patients, said there is compelling
evidence that probiotics can help with a variety of childhood and
adolescent ailments.
“I get dozens of calls weekly from parents wondering if probiotics
are a good addition to their family meal planning,” said Dr. V.
“There is a lot of information on the market and this session will
provide some clear answers about what probiotics are, when and how
to use them, as well as the potential benefits.”
Probiotics are now added to many foods – from yogurt to baby formula
– and have been credited with stimulating antibodies to fight
infection in the intestinal tract and having an overall beneficial
effect on the health of a child.
“Beyond recognizing probiotics as friendly bacteria, most
self-prescribing parents have no idea what they do and how they
work”, said Dr. V. “So we’re here to help.”
Dr. V will present this free health discussion entitled “Probiotics
and Your Child: Nutrition with Hidden Healing Power” with time
allotted for a question and answer session.
Omni Houston Hotel
Westside
13210 Katy Freeway
March 12, 2009
6:00 p.m. – Doors Open, Light Refreshments
6:30 p.m. – Program Begins
Free Admission
RSVP Recommended: 832.824.2627
In addition to his work
with Texas Children’s Hospital, Dr. Vartabedian is an assistant
professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, a fellow of
the American Academy of Pediatrics and is certified by the American
Board of Pediatrics in both general pediatrics and pediatric
gastroenterology and nutrition. He has written for American Baby
and Parenting magazines on children’s health issues.
Additionally, Dr. Vartabedian is the author of Colic Solved: The
Essential Guide to Infant Reflux and the Care of Your Screaming,
Difficult-to-Soothe Baby, published by Ballantine/Random House
in 2007. To learn more about Dr. V, visit his blog,
Parenting Solved.
About Texas Children’s Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital is committed to a community of healthy
children by providing the finest pediatric patient care, education
and research. Renowned worldwide for its expertise and breakthrough
developments in clinical care and research, Texas Children’s is
ranked in the top ten best children’s hospitals by U.S.News &
World Report. Texas Children’s also operates the nation’s
largest primary pediatric care network, with over 40 offices
throughout the greater Houston community. Texas Children’s has
embarked on a $1.5 billion expansion, Vision 2010, which includes a
comprehensive neurological research institute, the formation of a
maternity center, and the development of the new West Campus, Texas
Children’s first pediatric community hospital. For more information
on Texas Children's Hospital, visit
www.texaschildrens.org.
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