IRON Pediatrician

It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged. I’ve spent no less time seeing patients this summer, but have been quite busy training for the race that I will be in this weekend: The Louisville IRONMAN competition. This is a … Continue reading

So What If It’s Hot

It’s going to get to 100 degrees today. That can get uncomfortable – and so what?! Get those kids outside! When I talk about exercise to patients in the office I sometimes hear that they can’t get outside as much … Continue reading

Things are Quiet

Cold and flu season is over.  School is just about out for everyone.  My schedule this morning is filled with well child exams and rechecks.  This is the first time in quite awhile that there are NO sick patients on … Continue reading

Hello Boston

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 … Continue reading

Puppies would bring world peace

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 … Continue reading

Barefoot Pediatrician

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 … Continue reading

Long time no blog

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 … Continue reading

Flu immunization given anytime

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 … Continue reading

Boston here I come!

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 … Continue reading

Back to school – please…

I have great respect for parents that are able to home school.  This is a great undertaking.  For myself however, I am counting the days until my own kids go back to the “non-summer” routine.  Between school/camp physicals at my … Continue reading