Fall 2018 Flu Clinics will be held from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm on the following dates: Saturday, October 6th Saturday, November 3rd If your insurance covers the influenza vaccine we will file the claim with your insurance carrier. For those without insurance coverage or those whose insurance doesn’t provide influenza vaccine benefits, there will be…
Category: Health & Wellness
Benefits of Using the Patient Portal
As you are probably well aware, flu and sick season will be here all too soon. Did you know the fastest way to speak with our triage nurse is to send a message via the patient portal? Messages sent to us via the patient portal are seen & responded to faster than voicemails left for…
Traveling Safely With Children: Tips for Parents
Summertime is travel time for many of us. If you’ll be traveling with children this summer, you may be a little nervous, which probably isn’t the way you want to feel when taking a vacation. Parents can help themselves feel less stressed about traveling safely with children, however, by learning about the three P’s: Plan,…
Sun Safety for the Kids
Our sun is the source of life on Earth. Human exposure to sunlight assists in the manufacturing of natural Vitamin D, which promotes the absorption of calcium and helps make our bones strong. But the amount of sunlight necessary to produce Vitamin D is actually minimal, so it’s important to understand the risks of sun…
Springtime Allergy Season: Helping Your Kids Cope
Ah-Choo! Yes, it’s that time of year again, and it’s often dreaded by allergy sufferers. Allergies are more than just a nuisance. It’s difficult to function well when your body is fighting an invasion by mounting an all-out immune response. As a matter of fact, most adult allergy sufferers will tell you it’s downright miserable.…
Why are Sports Physicals Important?
Spring is right around the corner. Many kids (and their parents!) get excited about this time of year since spring also means it’s sports season. The State of Georgia requires that all students have a standard sports physical before participating in high school athletics. So don’t wait until the last minute for your children’s sports…
Where to Get Accurate Vaccine Information
Parents and caregivers often have questions about vaccines and their safety. Unfortunately, the internet and social media can provide a lot of misinformation, myths, and downright lies about vaccines. With so much noise, it can be hard to know who to believe. It’s important to remember that the source of the information is the most…