Most times, getting children involved in any time of household chore is just that: a chore. But if you make it fun and rewarding for them, you may find that they are more willing to help than you ever thought possible. Turning this overwhelming chore into a family affair makes things more enjoyable for everyone
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Spring Into Clean: Teaching Children Responsibility and Accomplishment
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Hello Boston
April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here goes another nonmedical post: I will be leaving on Friday to go to Boston, so I will be out of the office on Monday and Tuesday. Monday I will be running in the 116th running of the Boston Marathon. I qualified to run in this race by running a marathon in 2010 in a time
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Puppies would bring world peace
March 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Our family had a sudden, unfortunate passing of our 10 year old Shetland Sheep dog a couple of weeks ago. We mourn his loss, and there will be no replacing him. However we have been lucky enough to get an new puppy am I am amazed what a puppy can do to lift the spirits
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How to Recognize, Prevent, Recognize & Care For Cellulitis
March 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What is Cellulitis? Cellulitis is a skin infection affecting the tissues beneath the skin. Different types of bacteria can cause cellulitis and the most common are group A streptococcus and staphylococcus. Cellulitis requires medical attention because short term it can cause fever, chills, and swollen glands and if it’s untreated, this infection can cause serious
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Barefoot Pediatrician
February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Don’t be surprised to see your doctor in some crazy shoes. As I strive to run faster and improve my foot strength, I’ve tried to run and walk in shoes with less and less support. This has included wearing “toe shoes” or Vibram Five Fingers while running or even running barefoot when the weather
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Long time no blog
January 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We had a busy fall and holiday season in the office so I’ve neglected to blog about anything for a few months. We have not seen any influenza yet this year, although it is not infrequent in this area to see it February or March. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that flu immunization has a
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Safety Tips For The Upcoming Winter Months!!
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm. What to Wear Dress infants and children warmly for outdoor activities. Several thin layers will keep them dry and warm. Don’t forget warm boots, gloves
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Nutrition: 5-2-1-0 Program
November 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“5-2-1-0 Healthy” is a public education campaign helping families, schools, communities and physicians to raise awareness of nutritional and physical activity daily guidelines. Its straightforward message represents important steps that you and your families can take to prevent childhood obesity: What Does 5-2-1-0 Healthy Mean? This easy to remember message stands for the following healthy
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KY Medicaid Divides Patients Between Three MCO’s and We Contract With Two
October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As many of you may know Kentucky has made some changes to the Medicaid Program. They have decided to divide patients into 3 managed care organizations (MCO’s) in the area. Anyone carrying Kentucky Medicaid for their children will be required to choose one of these three MCO’s. Pediatrics of Florence has a contract with 2
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Drive Up Flu Mist Clinic – October 5th, 15th, & 19th At Designated Times
September 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How To Use the Clinic… Simply pull up to the office and get your child’s flu mist without having to get the kids out of the car. The clinic will be for flu mist only. Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to receive the mist, your child must be over the age of 2
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