We at Longwood Pediatrics encourage our teen patients to take an active role in their medical care. We provide the below information for your reference but it is not meant to replace a visit with your medical provider. Please contact us if you feel you need to be seen in the office. Please always dial 911 in the case of a medical emergency.

Did you know that 20% of teens skip breakfast? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Skipping breakfast can cause you to overeat later in the day, and to have decreased energy and ability to focus during the school day which can hurt your performance in school.

We think you’ll find the two sites below are full of useful information on almost any topic you could imagine related to your health. As always, feel free to schedule a visit with your health provider to further discuss any issues that concern you.

Children’s Hospital Center for Young Women’s Health http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/

Children’s Hospital Center for Young Men’s Health http://www.youngmenshealthsite.org

Stop Sports Injuries.org http://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/