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Children's Specialty Group is the only pediatric multi-specialty practice serving southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The physicians of Children's Specialty Group base their practices at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters and serve as faculty in the Department of Pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Blog Posts By Children's Specialty Group

Stop the Scratch: Eczema Triggers to Avoid

May 17, 2023

Eczema is the most common skin problem treated by pediatric dermatologists. Help your children avoid eczema triggers with these tips.

Caution: Sesame, A Major Food Allergen, May Appear More in Foods

Feb 16, 2023

The U.S. government recently began recognizing sesame as a major food allergen, making it subject to specific labeling and manufacturing requirements.

Parents, Medical Staff Cautioned to Question These Five Medical Tests

Dec 19, 2022

Here are five common diagnostic tests in pediatric emergency settings that parents and medical staff should be cautious about requesting or ordering.

Doctor Q & A: Helping Kids with Food Allergies

Oct 10, 2022

Dr. Clinton Dunn, pediatric allergy specialist at CHKD, has these tips for families of children who have been recently diagnosed with a food allergy.

Helping Teens Make Healthy Decisions About Sex, Relationships

Jun 16, 2022

Read these tips on talking to teens about sex, sexuality, and sexual identity to help them avoid devastating, and possibly life-threatening, errors in judgment.