The Importance of Sports Physicals
It’s back to school next month, make sure you have your sports physical for the upcoming school year. If your child participates in sports, it’s important for you to schedule an appointment for your child’s sports physical. GOALS OF THE PREPARTICIPATION SPORTS EXAMINATION — The goals of the preparticipation sports examination are to: Maximize safe […]
July 18, 2016
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Calling all 6th Graders…
If your child is preparing to enter in the 6th grade, then it’s time for you’re his/her checkup and immunizations. Most schools require the immunizations and a blue slip before starting the 6th grade. At these visits, your provider will: – Check your child’s height, weight and body mass index – Measure vital signs such as […]
July 11, 2016
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What you should know about Antibiotics
What are antibiotics? — Antibiotics are medicines that help people fight infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing bacteria that are in the body. These medicines come in many different forms, including pills, ointments, and liquids that are given by injection. Antibiotics can do a lot of good. For people with serious bacterial infections, […]
April 18, 2016
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National Eating Disorder Awareness
In the United States, 10 million women and 1 million men struggle with some type of eating disorder, and eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. These are real, serious, life-threatening, but treatable illnesses! Due to the potential severity of these diseases, early detection can literally save lives. If you or […]
April 11, 2016
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How to Deal with Seasonal Allergies
What are seasonal allergies? Seasonal allergies, also called “hay fever,” are a group of conditions that can cause sneezing, itching, a stuffy nose, or a runny nose. Symptoms occur only at certain times of the year. Most seasonal allergies are caused by: Pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds Mold spores, which grow when the weather […]
April 4, 2016
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