Guest(s)
Dr. Elizabeth Henry, M.D.
Topic
Stomach Flu
Topic Info
The stomach flu, accounts for about 1.5 million doctor visits
for both children and adults each year. Dr. Elizabeth Henry, a pediatrician affiliated with Saint Peter’s University Hospital who practices with the New Brunswick Pediatric Group, comes on the show to offer tips to prevent the flu, what to do if you, or your child, gets the flu and recognizing the warning signs of dehydration.
Guest Info
Dr. Elizabeth Henry (Dr. Liz), the founder of Dr. Liz Consulting, is highly regarded as one of the leading experts on the health and well-being of youth. Her practice is focused on empowering teens to have the confidence to be fully self-expressed and the conviction to make powerful choices and meaningful contributions to society. Dr. Liz is passionate about making a difference in the lives of teens by taking a holistic approach to their physical, emotional and psychological needs.
In addition, she facilitates numerous empowerment workshops and career seminars for teens that give them the insight and tools they need to deal with today’s challenges and be successful in life.
As a board certified pediatrician, she is a partner at the New Brunswick Pediatric Group where she has practiced pediatric medicine for more than thirteen years. Dr. Liz earned an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. and then worked at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is affiliated with St. Peter’s University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Liz is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a member of the American Medical Society, National Medical Society, New Jersey Medical Society, and Middlesex County Medical Society.
In addition, she facilitates numerous empowerment workshops and career seminars for teens that give them the insight and tools they need to deal with today’s challenges and be successful in life.
As a board certified pediatrician, she is a partner at the New Brunswick Pediatric Group where she has practiced pediatric medicine for more than thirteen years. Dr. Liz earned an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. and then worked at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is affiliated with St. Peter’s University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Liz is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a member of the American Medical Society, National Medical Society, New Jersey Medical Society, and Middlesex County Medical Society.
Host
Melanie Cole, M.S.
Original Air Date
12 / 21 / 2011
