Dr. Lisa Belisle

Backing Our Breastfeeding Babies

By Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH 
Originally published in Community Leader, August 3, 2006

Today babies (and others) around the globe are rejoicing: August 1–7 is World Breastfeeding Week. As a physician, and parent of three breastfed children, I am happy to endorse the practice of giving our offspring human milk. One of my greatest pleasures as a new mother was breastfeeding my son. I have fond memories of sitting quietly in the living room recliner, catching up on reading as my dark-haired infant eventually nursed himself into blissful oblivion. 

Championing School Readiness

By Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH, Medical Advisor, Raising Readers 
Originally printed August 2006, Raising Readers Issue Brief 

The summer is beginning its slow fade into autumn, and a new group of children are anticipating their entrance into formalized education. Yes, the kindergartners are starting school. As pediatric providers, we see many of these five-year-olds when their parents present them for their requisite vaccinations. Our influence can extend beyond immunizations, however. We have the potential to be true champions of school readiness.