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…
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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…
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.…
Effective April 2018: Accepting Walk-In Patients
Beginning in April 2018, we are accepting walk-in patients, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM. We will have walk-in appointments available for established patients who are older than 4 months with the following: Have had symptoms for fewer than 3 days. Experiencing an acute condition (a sore throat, earache, cough, fever, rash, runny nose, etc.).…