retired Pediatrician, community health advocate and contributing blogger
Dr. Herman is passionate about community health outreach, school programs, and child/family health and wellness. Her posts reflect pediatric topics like childhood development, family dynamics, and nutrition. She has more than 31 years of experience as a pediatrician in Ellensburg, Washington, the last 3 with KVH Pediatrics. In 2022 Dr. Herman mostly retired from practice and continues to contribute blog posts and remain a visible advocate for kids in the community.
Dr. Elise J. Herman attending medical school at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver Colorado.
Elise Herman, MD, joined other pediatric health care leaders for a panel discussion on “Insights from pediatric health care leaders on COVID-19 vaccines for children” hosted by the American Hospital Association (AHA), American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association.
Philosophy of Practice
I feel fortunate to partner with parents as they raise their children! I am passionate about the building blocks of good health – good nutrition, lots of exercise, adequate sleep, etc. Pediatrics is a fascinating field because we are lucky to be able to watch kids grow up!
Blog Posts by Dr. Elise J. Herman
Motion Sickness in Children
Summer is often a time of travel, and for some kids that may mean motion sickness related to being in a car, boat, or plane. Motion sickness can also be caused by amusement park rides that cause spinning or rapid up and down movements like a roller coaster. Motion sickness occurs because the body, eyes,…
Teens & Gambling
Parents do their best to watch for risky behavior as their kids get older, but one behavior that might not be as obvious is online gambling. This is becoming a huge problem for youth and teens, especially boys. According to Common Sense Media, 36% of boys ages 11-17 have gambled in the past year. Kids…
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding in Newborns
One of the most important medicines for your newborn is the vitamin K shot administered shortly after birth, given to decrease the risk of bleeding problems in babies. Vitamin K activates clotting factors which help control bleeding. Humans get vitamin K mostly from plants, with a small amount made by bacteria in the intestines. Newborns…
Household Product Safety for Children
A child’s natural curiosity may lead them to explore potentially dangerous household products. Exposures or ingestions of these are a very common cause of emergency department visits for kids, resulting in over 16,000 such visits annually due to household cleaning products alone. Here are steps you can take to help keep your child safe. Cleaning…
E-bike Use and Safety Issues for Children
E-bikes, which have an electric motor and a rechargeable battery, can make bicycle riding more accessible to lots of people, as they can assist when the ride gets more challenging. However, e-bikes are more akin to a motorcycle than a traditional bicycle and present some risks especially for younger riders. There are 3 classes of…
Why Well Child Checks are Important
From infancy through the teen years, well child visits are important to make sure your child is in overall good health. In the first year, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 7 well-child checks; these get less frequent as your child gets older, and for kids 3 years old and up, are just once a…