Articles by "Lee Batsakis"

Lee Batsakis
Lee Batsakis

Lee Batsakis, health enews contributor, is a public affairs coordinator with Advocate Children’s Hospital. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in public relations and has worked in health care since 2013. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, exercising, and spending time with her fiancé and two dogs.

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How parental support benefits LGBTQ+ youth 
How parental support benefits LGBTQ+ youth
For starters, there isn’t a cookie-cutter way to support your child.
How to stay safe at the pool this summer 
How to stay safe at the pool this summer
There are many misconceptions about drowning. Here are the facts.
The summer body frenzy is harmful for people with this disorder 
The summer body frenzy is harmful for people with this disorder
This particular language can be harmful for a young person who may already struggle to accept their changing body.
Do strokes present differently in children? 
Do strokes present differently in children?
Find out if the helpful BE FAST acronym still applies to children when it comes to detecting a stroke.
Declining happiness, rising antidepressant use in teens 
Declining happiness, rising antidepressant use in teens
Here’s how parents can help teens navigate the transition of childhood to adulthood in the wake of a mental health crisis.
Can sleep apnea impact brain development? 
Can sleep apnea impact brain development?
A sleep expert explains why snoring is never considered normal and how it could have a long-term impact.
HPV vaccines can help prevent cancer later in life 
HPV vaccines can help prevent cancer later in life
Most adults are exposed to HPV at some point in their lifetime. Here’s how you can protect yourself.