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Head Injury Tips

Few injuries are as frightening to parents as head injuries. One minute everything is fine and the next minute your little one has fallen and is screaming.

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Sun Safety

Beach tips and sun safety for Babies, Kids, and Family from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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GMC finds research about MMR Vaccine causing autism is "fatally flawed"

Have you heard the one about how the MMR shot causes autism? Most everyone has, thanks to the internet and celebrities such as Jenny McCarthy and Oprah.

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Diagnosing ADHD

If you or your child’s teachers question if your child has ADHD we suggest you make an appointment with your child’s doctor to discuss it.

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How do I know my child is eating enough?

Children eat when they are hungry and usually stop when they are full. Some parents worry because young children appear to eat very small amounts of food.

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Are You Healthy?

Here are some questions that you may want to ask yourself as you think about some resolutions going into the New Year.

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Stress and the Holidays

While the traditions and memories of holidays past warm our hearts, the preparations for holidays present are enough to make anyone a bit of a scrooge.

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What is Bronchiolitis?

Bronchiolitis is an infection of the small air passages in the lungs. It results in narrowing of the airways as a result of inflammation caused by any of a number of viruses, usually the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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Winter Safety Tips

Now that the weather is getting colder we often want to bundle up and hibernate for the winter. However, outdoor activity is just as important during the winter, even if only for brief periods of time, as it is during the warmer months.

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Swine Flu - The Good and The Bad

The Swine Flu (H1N1) has come to town. Flu activity is widespread in our area.

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Swine Flu Vaccine

There is a swine flu vaccine coming. It is expected to become available in October.

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Halloween Safety Tips

We are all starting to make one of the biggest decisions of the year…what to dress our kids for Halloween!

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Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

The experiences children have from birth to age 5 lay the foundation for school readiness.

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Swimmer's Ear

Swimmer's ear is an infection of the ear canal. In most cases, bacteria cause this infection...

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Kids Summer Safety Tips

Safety tips on how to protect your children from the sun, the heat, the pool, bug spray, and more.

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Child Passenger Safety

It is of great importance to not only get your child a child safety seat but to also install and use it correctly.

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Announcements

Schedule a Physical This Summer

Summer is a great time to schedule school physicals! Often times when school is starting back it can be harder to schedule the appointment that will fit your schedule. Children entering kindergarten or sixth grade will need a physical and possible immunizations before school starts. Children entering Kindergarten will need an eye exam by an opthamologist.

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Meet Our New Doctor - Shawn Reathaford

Pediatrics of Florence has a new Doctor! We are very happy to introduce you to Shawn Reathaford. Shawn brings a vast amount of experience with him along with interests in Pediatric Trauma and Sports Medicine.

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Newly Expanded Office Hours

We hope our new hours will help your child miss less school and allow parents to miss less work. Please use this time to schedule check ups for your child before the new school year!

New Hours*

7:30am - 6:30pm Monday-Thursday

7:30am - 6:00pm Friday

9:00am - 12:00pm Saturday

* Walk-in's only from 7:30am-9:00am Monday-Friday starting in Septermber

*Times subject to change due to physician's schedules

Return COB Information to avoid problems with medical claims

Many families get new health insurance each year, so you may receive a “Coordination of Benefits” form in the mail. Make sure you return it to prevent problems with your claims.

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Loretta Geiger has decided to retire

Loretta Geiger has been a staple in our office for the past 36 years. Get information on celebrating her retirement with us and a way to contribute to her scrapbook!

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PHISHING SCAM Alert

Sayting that there is a "CDC Sponsored State Vaccination Program for H1N1"

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H1N1 News from WCPO

Featuring Dr. Macke. Right after a short commercial.

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What’s up with our vaccine supply this year?

Regular seasonal flu vaccine manufacturers put a great deal of effort to the production of the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine, slowing production of regular seasonal flu vaccine.

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It's Time to Move?

We are making the move to our new office starting September 25th. We wanted to update everyone on what to expect.

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Billing Service Changes

We have recently changed our billing service, so some things may look different for you.

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Dr. Rob Voted Best Pediatrican in Northern Kentucky.

In June, The Community Recorder presented readers with a ballot of 100 categories so they could choose their favorites ranging from American vehicle to produce to women's clothing.

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Pediatrics of Florence Goes Green

Being a small business is tough and trying to be green can make it even tougher. But that's what we are trying to do...

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Meet Riley Goodridge!

We would like to welcome Riley Goodridge, Nurse Laura Goodridge’s newest addition to our Pediatrics of Florence Family.

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