Health

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Keeping your young athlete healthy

Helping your child have a healthy, active lifestyle can put them at the top of their game. In the process, your whole family can reap the benefits of making good health choices.

The experts at Texas Children’s and the Houston Texans know that good health is an important part of being a winner at the game of life. We believe teaching children about healthy habits is a building block of lifetime rewards.


Making healthy decisions

Texas Children’s knows you have questions about how to help your child stay healthy and active while playing sports. Here are a few articles from our experts.


Expert care for growing athletes

To ensure your child stays healthy, schedule routine visits to a pediatrician. At Texas Children’s Pediatrics, we have more than 50 convenient, community locations. Find a pediatrician.

Our renowned Sports Medicine Department can help if your child has an injury or physical issue.

Texas Children’s is among the best in the nation in subspecialty care such as cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, diabetes/endocrinology sports, pediatric gynecology and more. Visit texaschildrens.org/find-a-department for a full list of services provided in the Texas Medical Center and across the greater Houston area.