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G The Keys to a According to the National Sleep Foundation, children between the ages of 5 and 12 should get between 10 and 11 hours of sleep each night. However, nightmares, sleepwalking, stress and other factors can rob your child of vital rest and relaxation. Establishing a bedtime routine is essential to help your child get the sleep he or she needs. Once a routine is implemented, it is important to follow through with it every day – including weekends. At the right are several steps you can take to make your child's bedtime routine successful. "Children respond well to consistency in many aspects of life, and sleep is no exception," says Robin Broz, DO, board- certified pediatrician at HRMC Top-Notch Carl Huff, MD When you or a loved one suffers from a traumatic injury, receiving timely care is critical. With the arrival of Carl Huff, MD, MPH, board- certified orthopaedic surgeon at HRMC, Huron residents can receive quality care for traumatic injuries close to home. "As soon as I came to HRMC, my first objective was to expand trauma services so we could provide services that patients could not previously receive locally," says Dr. Huff. "The hospital agreed to invest in upgraded equipment in order to offer a broader, more advanced range of care, available on an emergent basis – when www.huronr egional .org ood Night's Sleep a Robin Broz, DO Counting sheep may not be the best cure for your child's restless nights, but following a few simple tips can help break through bedtime barriers. Pediatric Clinic. "Parents should identify what works best for their child and stick to that plan. Doing so can help foster healthy habits that can last a lifetime." The HRMC Pediatric Clinic is your partner in your child's health and illness. Call (605) 554-2300 today for more information. b c d e Limit your child's caffeine intake throughout the day Adjust air heat/air conditioning to a comfortable temperature Schedule time to relax before putting your child in bed Set a specific bedtime each night Turn off or dim the lights throughout the house Trauma Care patients need it most." The new technologies will allow for the expanded treatment of fractures, dislocations, ligament injuries and sports injuries to be treated at HRMC. Dr. Huff is also board-certified in occupational medicine and provides treatment for companies whose employees are injured while at work. "Although HRMC is a community hospital, we are a quality facility that offers a high level of professionalism and care," Dr. Huff explains. "HRMC embodies everything I was looking for in a hospital and a community, and a commitment to quality patient care is exhibited by all physicians and staff members." To schedule an appointment at the HRMC Orthopaedic Clinic or to learn more about occupational medicine services for your company, call (605) 352-6500. welloneconnection 3