Your child is in pain and tugging on an ear. We all know that it never happens at a good time. There is always some hesitation about whether to seek treatment for an ear infection. Knowing what to look for can help save you time and prevent worry when deciding to go to the doctor for treatment. An ear infection can be a viral or bacterial. It involves fluid accumulating around the eardrum in the middle ear and painful inflammation. If your child has a cold and a stuffy nose, there is a Read More
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What Does It Mean to be a Board-Certified Pediatrician?
You may remember your pediatrician as a friendly or kindly man or woman, who made jokes, occasionally wore funny hats, and also gave you shots. A pediatrician is a doctor who specializes in the physical and mental health of children from birth to the end of their teen years. A pediatrician provides a wide range of health services, from preventative care to the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, conditions, and disease. Pediatrics is the medical discipline that specializes in this care. A Read More
Why do summer camps require physicals?
Whether it’s your child’s first summer going away to camp, or they proudly wear their “Camp Tuckahoe, Tyler Hill, or Agawam” shirt as a badge of honor – completing their pre-camp medical physical is an important part of ending the school year, and starting their send off. Collecting standardized health and medical records have been protocol since the 1930s when Boy Scouts of America enacted their Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR). This authorization and health history document was signed Read More
