OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS IN 2019: MEMORIAL DAY: MONDAY, MAY 27th INDEPENDENCE DAY: THURSDAY, JULY 4th LABOR DAY: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd THANKSGIVING: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28th & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29th CHRISTMAS: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25th NEW YEARS: WEDNESDAY JANUARY…
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Updated Guidelines on Peanut Allergies
The common wisdom regarding peanut introduction to children has been to delay until about age three. However, a new study has revealed that much earlier introduction, especially in the case of high-risk children, reduces the incidence of peanut allergies by up to 85 percent. This updated information includes a few guidelines for both the introduction…
During Cold and Flu Season, Remember These Simple Ways to Keep Kids Healthy
One thing many parents may remember about early childhood for their kids is this: They never had so many colds! It is true, children pick up a lot of germs, and this time of year, that opens up the possibility of not just simple colds, but also more dangerous flu. Learning a few simple tricks…
Fall 2018 Flu Clinics
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…
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…