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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Barefoot Pediatrician
February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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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Flu immunization given anytime
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You may see signs when you drive around or go grocery shopping about flu shots being available (like at Walgreen’s, Wal-Mart, etc…). Well, we have had flu immunizations in our office since July. Unlike your local grocer or pharmacy, we do not just have the traditional flu shot. We also stock Flumist, the nasal spray
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Boston here I come!
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Anyone who has read my blog in the past knows it is (like my life) 1/2 related to the world of pediatrics and the office, and 1/2 related to my “running life.” Last December I ran fast enough in the Las Vegas Marathon to qualify to run in the Boston Marathon and have been waiting
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The Worth of Well-Child Visits
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Depending on the illness, you are most likely to take your child to the doctor when they are sick. Recognize that the exam at that appointment focuses on your child’s’ specific illness or problem. As such your doctor doesn’t have time to complete a full exam. Well-child visits are when you and your doctor have
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Changing Vaccine Schedule: Booster Dose for Menactra
September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What is the Menactra Booster Dose? The Menactra vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine against meningococcal disease. Why is This Booster Dose Important? Meningococcal disease, which most commonly affects teens and young adults, can be deadly and rapidly progressive. Between 1000 and 2600 cases of meningococcal disease occur in the United States annually.1 Two
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